In the construction industry, the lowest-priced offer may seem attractive at first glance, but it often turns into the most expensive option in the long run. Construction is not a short-term activity—it is a long-term investment that depends on quality, execution accuracy, and proper material selection. Engineering studies indicate that more than 80% of building maintenance issues result from poorly considered decisions made during the construction phase, such as choosing an unqualified contractor, using low-quality materials, or relying on temporary solutions to reduce initial costs.
These decisions lead to defects that appear gradually, including structural cracks, water leakages, floor settlement, and other issues that significantly increase maintenance expenses over time. As a result, what the owner initially considers “cost savings” often becomes the reason for multiplied costs later on. This is why a well-known German principle states: “Good construction lasts.”
Quality is not a luxury—it is a core factor that determines a project’s lifespan, operational efficiency, and sustainability. Every unit of cost saved at the expense of quality often returns three or four times over in repairs.
In construction, the cheapest option is often the most expensive, because the cost of fixing mistakes far exceeds the cost of executing the project correctly from the start.
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The partnership is underscored by PCL and STACK’s commitment to innovation in the construction industry. After a rigorous evaluation of the market and multiple competitor software solutions, PCL chose STACK based on the platform’s data availability, cloud collaboration, data security, and integration capabilities.
To integrate the entire building lifecycle into a seamless platform to redefine how the world builds. Vel altera malorum ei. Eam at erat dicat vocent, vel et magna vitae principes, et sea dicit eripuit.
Barbra Streisand
By leveraging STACK’s open API, PCL is able to seamlessly integrate their existing workflow to produce better estimating data. Through the cloud-based platform, PCL will have unparalleled flexibility and accessible data, increasing the precision of estimates, minimizing manual processes.
The Advantages of Panalized Systems
A key decision criterion for PCL was based on the fact that STACK is built on a modern cloud technology platform which enables improved collaboration during the quantity takeoff process.
PCL is a powerhouse, consistently in Engineering News-Record’s Top 15 List and boasting a range of projects from San Diego Airport’s International Arrivals Terminal to Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles-based BMO stadium. The partnership between PCL and STACK marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for two of the most innovative companies in construction.
