In 2025, construction costs for residential projects can range from $650-$1200 per opening, depending on materials and labor. Accurate estimates are crucial for maintaining profit margins and schedules. Many trade professionals still rely on outdated methods, leading to errors and inefficiencies. The CountBricks building take offs tool addresses these issues by providing precise, real-time data.
• Discuss plans while viewing them on screen—CountBricks captures your words, converts them into line-items, and applies live material costs.
• Eliminate the need to switch between CAD files and price books. Our AI links components to your preferred suppliers.
• Instantly apply labor rates, trade-specific tasks, and mark-ups for a working estimate before the meeting ends.
CountBricks’ AI reads PDFs and design files, recognizes elements like walls and fixtures, and suggests assemblies. Confirm or adjust quantities, and the tool learns from each project for future efficiency.
1. Upload drawings or photos into your CountBricks dashboard.
2. Start a voice session; describe each room or elevation.
3. AI processes the audio, tags the drawing, and generates a bill of quantities.
4. Supplier APIs provide current pricing—no need for spreadsheets.
5. Review tasks and labor hours; adjust crew sizes as needed.
6. Convert the takeoff into a branded quote, ready to email or e-sign.
• Reduce takeoff time by up to 80%, allowing more bids.
• Provide clients with same-day quotes, including detailed breakdowns.
• Protect profit with live margins; flag cost drifts.
• Minimize waste by matching orders to actual quantities.
• Seamlessly transition from estimate to invoice.
• Missed pages: AI checks indices and warns of unprocessed drawings.
• Unit conversion errors: Automatic metric-imperial translation.
• Copy-paste slips: No manual re-entry, preventing formula errors.
• Out-of-date price books: Supplier feeds refresh nightly.
A contractor completed a voice takeoff during a client meeting, producing a full material list and labor schedule in 14 minutes. The client signed immediately, saving three days on the timeline.
The take offs tool integrates with:
• CountBricks scheduling for crew allocation.
• CountBricks mobile site diaries for progress tracking.
• CountBricks invoicing for automatic stage billing.
1. Sign in or create an account at CountBricks.com.
2. Upload your latest drawings.
3. Book a 15-minute onboarding call for a guided voice session.
4. Compare the output with your last manual estimate.
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• Set up preferred assemblies: Store common build-ups for auto-suggestions.
• Use voice notes for alternates: Tag optional finishes for pricing options.
• Calibrate waste factors: Input real off-cut percentages for accurate needs.
• Sync supplier catalogs weekly: Keep quotes current and trustworthy.
• Leverage project templates: Duplicate past builds for quick estimates.
The builder achieved granular cost control across two units. Live pricing revealed a timber fluctuation, updating the quote before submission, securing a fixed-price contract with a 16% margin.
Traditional software requires tracing and counting. CountBricks allows natural descriptions, with AI recognizing phrases and building cost codes instantly, focusing on constructability.
Ready to improve your estimating? Book a walkthrough at CountBricks.com. Our team will review your workflow, import price files, and set up your first job quickly.
