Smart lighting, voice-activated HVAC, and app-driven security are no longer luxury upgrades—they are baseline expectations for today’s buyers. Connected Home enablement is the structured process of wiring, configuring, and commissioning these technologies at scale. For residential construction professionals, it represents a high-margin upsell and a differentiator in a competitive market.
• Forty-five percent of new-home shoppers rank smart features as “must-have” amenities
• Utility providers now incentivize smart thermostats and load-balancing devices
• Municipal codes increasingly require networked smoke and CO detectors
The message is clear: ignoring Connected Home enablement risks leaving profit—and customer satisfaction—on the table.
Traditional spreadsheets crumble under hundreds of SKUs and firmware variants. CountBricks replaces guesswork with a live materials database that plugs directly into our AI voice interface.
1. Speak the scope: “Add wired PoE cameras and a Z-Wave lighting package to Plan 3.”
2. CountBricks instantly pulls current device pricing, cabling requirements, and labor assemblies.
3. The platform auto-generates a shareable proposal, complete with bundled upgrade options.
Result: quotes that once took hours land in your prospect’s inbox before you leave the site.
• Import the architect’s PDF into CountBricks.com/takeoff and trace receptacles, hubs, and low-voltage chases
• Auto-count fixtures, conduit runs, and back boxes, then export a ready-to-order BOM
• Generate phased payment schedules inside CountBricks.com/invoicing
• Use the mobile app to view color-coded cable paths in the field
• Voice log installed runs to update progress percentages in real time
• Trigger automatic PO releases when a milestone hits 100 percent
• Scan QR codes to pair devices to the project’s secure hub
• Push firmware updates via the CountBricks dashboard
• Auto-populate a homeowner handover packet branded with your logo
The fear of cost overruns often keeps builders from embracing smart tech. CountBricks tackles that head-on:
• Real-time price feeds prevent supplier surprises
• Labor productivity factors adjust automatically based on crew size and skill level
• What-if scenarios compare wired vs. wireless solutions at the click of a button
A properly enabled home stays connected to your company long after closing.
• Offer annual service agreements for firmware updates and battery swaps
• Monetize data-driven energy audits using live sensor feedback
• Bundle security monitoring partnerships for recurring income
• Pre-terminate Cat6 cables in the panel to shave 20 minutes per drop
• Align device SKUs across developments to leverage volume discounts
• Specify deep back boxes early—retrofits cost triple during trim
• Keep a standard SSID naming convention for faster commissioning
• Schedule a single inspection for all low-voltage systems to cut permit fees in half
From the first homeowner walkthrough to the final app tutorial, CountBricks documentation, phone support, and video guides are embedded in the project workspace. Your crew gains on-demand insight without scrolling through manuals or calling multiple vendors.
Visit CountBricks.com/services to book a Connected Home enablement strategy session. We’ll translate customer wish lists into actionable line items and profitable change orders—powered by AI accuracy you can take to the bank.
When Willow Ridge Construction partnered with CountBricks on their 38-home subdivision, the initial goal was simple—offer a basic security package. Our Connected Home enablement workflow revealed bigger opportunities.
1. In a single voice session, the PM added whole-home Wi-Fi, smart irrigation, and EV-ready panels to the base plan.
2. CountBricks recalculated labor and material costs in 90 seconds, presenting three tiered upgrade bundles.
3. Seventy-two percent of buyers chose the mid-level package, boosting per-home revenue by $6,800.
• Pre-mapped cable routes reduced rough-in labor by 18 percent
• Automated PO releases cut supplier lead-times from ten days to four
• On-site QR pairing shaved commissioning to under two hours per home
CountBricks auto-scheduled one-year wellness visits, generating $22,000 in additional service contracts. Homeowner satisfaction surveys returned a 4.9-star average, leading to five referral builds now in the pipeline.
Connected Home enablement isn’t just a feature; it’s a growth engine. With CountBricks orchestrating estimates, procurement, and field execution, builders unlock recurring revenue without adding office staff. Explore similar success stories at CountBricks.com/portfolio and book your personalized demo today.
