Residential construction moves fast. Material prices shift each week, municipal codes change every quarter, and homeowners expect updates every day. Keeping your entire project team aligned through email or paper spreadsheets is no longer realistic. CountBricks delivers a purpose-built builder collaboration tool that uses real-time voice capture, AI pricing and automated documentation so you can spend more time building and less time chasing information.
While you walk the site, speak naturally into your mobile device. CountBricks transcribes your notes, recognizes trade-specific language and instantly maps it to labor tasks, assemblies and current material costs from our live pricing database. The result: a detailed line-item estimate generated before you reach your truck.
Upload PDFs or photos of plans. CountBricks identifies walls, doors, windows, MEP runs and structural elements, then quantifies each component with accuracy that outperforms manual takeoffs. All quantities sync directly to your estimate, schedule and purchase order queue.
When the estimate is finalized, one click produces a branded proposal with scope descriptions, exclusions, allowances and payment milestones. Share the PDF or secure web link formatted with your logo and digital signature block. Stakeholders approve faster because every number traces back to live data in the system.
• Reduce estimating time by up to 80 percent thanks to voice automation
• Eliminate version confusion—everyone views a single source of truth
• Lock in profit margins with real-time material pricing
• Generate schedule of values and client invoices in seconds
• Strengthen subcontractor relationships through transparent scopes
Unlike legacy enterprise software built for megaprojects, CountBricks is tailored to residential builders and remodelers. There is no need for an on-site server or dedicated IT staff. Log in from any browser or our iOS/Android app. Permissions ensure that the electrician sees only what concerns electrical while the homeowner sees progress photos and approved change orders.
• Offline mode captures data even when cell service drops
• Photo annotations pin directly to plan locations
• Voice memos convert to text tasks for rapid punch-list creation
1. Capture client requirements via voice conversation during the initial walk-through.
2. AI maps the discussion to an estimate template pulled from CountBricks.com/services libraries.
3. Upload plans; automated takeoff fills quantities and assemblies.
4. Review suggested labor hours, markups and allowances, then hit “Generate Quote.”
5. Client signs digitally. The estimate converts to a live job budget and schedule.
6. Field crews update tasks with voice or photo; costs roll up in real time.
7. Progress billing and final invoice appear with one click, ready for export to accounting.
The CountBricks database tracks regional pricing from leading suppliers and updates nightly. You decide whether to lock today’s prices or refresh on demand. Historical analytics reveal which trades consistently over- or under-perform estimates so you can refine bids over time.
All project data is encrypted at rest and in transit. Daily backups and multi-factor authentication keep confidential financials safe. CountBricks meets provincial privacy regulations and maintains an audit trail that satisfies lender and warranty requirements.
A Vancouver custom-home builder used CountBricks to price a 4,200 sq ft infill project. Voice notes taken during a 45-minute walkthrough produced a $1.3 million estimate with 220 line items. Automated blueprint takeoff shaved another eight hours from pre-construction. The client signed within 48 hours, and the builder reported a five-percent increase in gross margin thanks to real-time material adjustments. View more examples at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
Schedule a live demo at CountBricks.com/contact. Our onboarding team will import your cost codes, customize templates and train your staff—usually in under one week.
• Record voice notes in short segments to improve AI accuracy
• Tag each plan revision with the date so the system auto-archives older sets
• Use predefined assemblies for repeat rooms like bathrooms to save clicks
• Share read-only client portals to minimize scope creep
• Review variance reports weekly to catch budget drift early
When speed, accuracy and professionalism decide who wins the next contract, CountBricks gives residential builders the edge. Our builder collaboration tool transforms casual conversation into construction certainty—powered by AI but perfected by builders like you.
Visit CountBricks.com/services to see plan options or request a custom subscription bundle that fits your crew size and project mix. Stop copying data between apps and start building with confidence today.
CountBricks is more than a fast estimator—it is the connective fabric between designers, suppliers, trades and owners throughout every residential build.
• Designers upload preliminary plans; CountBricks highlights cost-driving details such as complex rooflines or custom millwork so conversations stay grounded in budget reality.
• Suppliers receive automated RFQs generated from AI takeoffs, reducing the back-and-forth emails that usually delay quoting.
• Daily voice logs captured by the site supervisor auto-populate the schedule, pushing notifications to trades about sequencing changes.
• Weather delays logged in the field instantly revise critical path tasks, helping project managers present data-backed extension requests to owners.
• Homeowners view a live dashboard showing percentage complete, approved change orders and photos—all pulled directly from jobsite updates.
• Payment requests arrive with supporting documentation tied to the original estimate, eliminating ambiguity and fostering trust.
1. Upon project closeout, CountBricks archives as-built plans, warranty documents and materials lists in a single digital package.
2. Performance analytics compare estimated versus actual costs, feeding lessons learned into your template library.
3. High-resolution photo timelines and client testimonials export effortlessly to CountBricks.com/portfolio, fueling future marketing.
• Subscription tiers scale with crew size, from small renovation outfits to multi-site custom builders
• Continuous feature releases—requested by builders—arrive without additional fees
• Local support teams understand provincial codes and supplier networks
Adopting a builder collaboration tool should simplify your day, not complicate it. CountBricks integrates estimating, scheduling, purchasing and invoicing behind a conversational interface that feels as natural as talking to your foreman. When every stakeholder works from the same live data set, disputes fade, margins improve and projects finish on time. Explore the difference at CountBricks.com/contact and start collaborating the smarter way.
