Residential builders juggle dozens of moving pieces—labour crews, supplier lead times, evolving client selections, and margin-squeezing budgets. The CountBricks app gives you a single AI-powered command centre that captures every on-site conversation, converts it into structured line-item estimates, and pushes live cost data straight into invoices. What once took hours of spreadsheet gymnastics now happens in real time, hands-free.
Most estimating tools still rely on keyboard entry, which forces supervisors to choose between typing and managing trades. With CountBricks voice capture you simply talk through room dimensions, framing specs, or client change orders and watch the numbers build themselves on screen.
• Faster capture of scope details while walking the slab
• Zero lost notes—every instruction is transcribed, time-stamped, and stored
• Automatic labour and material mapping using regional cost libraries updated hourly
1. Snap a photo of the blueprint or upload the PDF
2. CountBricks AI recognises walls, windows, joists, and MEP symbols within seconds
3. Confirm or adjust detected quantities directly on your tablet
4. Generate a branded quote document ready for client signature
5. Convert the quote to a purchase order and schedule tasks without leaving the app
Lumber futures, copper wire, and concrete admixtures can swing wildly between bid day and pour day. The CountBricks cost engine pulls price feeds from leading suppliers and applies your custom mark-ups automatically. If prices spike, the app highlights at-risk line items and suggests updated contract values before you lose money.
• Reduce estimate creation time by up to 80 percent
• Present clients with crystal-clear inclusions and exclusions to minimise disputes
• Track allowances versus actual spend in real time, not weeks later
• Sync tasks to field crews so carpenters, electricians, and finishers always work from the latest plan
Legacy desktop programs require manual database updates, licence servers, and clunky exports. In contrast, the CountBricks app runs securely in the cloud, updates itself overnight, and integrates with your favourite accounting platform through a single API key. There is no need for on-premise servers or IT consultants.
• Use voice templates—store common room types (bathroom 5 m × 3 m, standard inclusions) to speed up estimations
• Create supplier profiles—link specific SKU numbers to preferred vendors to auto-fill POs
• Apply variance alerts—receive push notifications if labour hours exceed estimate by 10 percent
• Enable client portal—let homeowners approve variations digitally to keep paper trails intact
• Leverage milestone billing—tie invoices to actual completion percentages captured by on-site photos
Residential regulations grow stricter each year. CountBricks automatically attaches relevant code clauses to tasks such as smoke alarm installation or energy-rated glazing. When inspectors arrive, you have a ready-made compliance packet in your pocket.
Foremen can dictate daily logs, architects can review takeoffs, and the back office can finalise invoices—all in one shared workspace. Permission settings ensure each role sees only what they need.
Creating your first project is free and takes less than five minutes:
1. Register at CountBricks.com/app
2. Import a past estimate or start from voice
3. Add your markup preferences and regional supplier list
4. Generate a sample quote and preview the branded PDF
5. Invite your subcontractors so they can receive task notifications instantly
If you are ready to bring AI efficiency to your residential builds, explore training videos at CountBricks.com/services or schedule a live walkthrough with our estimating consultants at CountBricks.com/consultation.
When Oak Lane Developments partnered with CountBricks for a 24-unit townhouse build, their primary concern was cost creep on framing and HVAC. By deploying the CountBricks app on day one, the site supervisor captured wall lengths and duct runs via voice while walking each slab. The AI mapped values against our regional cost feed and flagged lumber volatility within minutes.
• Original framing budget: $1.46 M • Final spend: $1.39 M—saving 4.8 percent
• Estimate creation time dropped from 11 hours to 2 hours
• 32 client variations approved digitally, zero disputes at handover
1. Predictive alerts signalled a timber price increase two weeks before ordering, allowing early purchase at lower rates
2. Blueprint AI detected misaligned duct chases during takeoff, avoiding costly re-work in framing stage
3. Milestone billing tied to photographic progress improved cash flow, eliminating interim financing fees
The CountBricks app is more than a calculator—it is a proactive margin guardian. By combining live data, automated documentation, and seamless team coordination, builders turn uncertainty into opportunity. Visit CountBricks.com/portfolio to see additional success stories or book a private demo at CountBricks.com/consultation.
