Few tender packages shape the cost and timeline of a new-home build more than earthworks. Cut-and-fill, trenching for services, footing excavation, spoil removal—every bucket load sets the foundation for trades that follow. Yet many subcontractors still rely on manual take-offs, guesswork on plant hours, and outdated rates when responding to earthmoving tenders. CountBricks changes that narrative. By turning a live voice conversation into a full material, plant, and labour schedule—complete with supplier-verified pricing—our platform lets civil crews, concreters, and builders submit razor-sharp residential earthmoving tenders in minutes rather than days.
Builders and specialist excavation contractors who type “earthmoving tenders” into Google are hunting for three things: open opportunities, proven ways to win, and faster estimating tools. Search data shows steady demand each month, with spikes at the start of the Australian financial year when budgets are refreshed. Competition is moderate—large civil firms dominate commercial bids, leaving space for nimble residential players who can quote quickly and accurately. That’s exactly where CountBricks subscribers gain the edge.
Speak your scope once—CountBricks captures every detail and builds the cost breakdown instantly. The platform recognises phrases like “strip topsoil 150 mm, 400 m²” and converts them into cubic-metre volumes, machine hours, and haulage costs.
• Integrated supplier feeds update daily to reflect diesel surcharges and tip fees
• Preferred-supplier mark-ups and discounts can be saved to project templates
Upload PDF house plans or site surveys and highlight the footprint. CountBricks’ computer vision traces cut lines, calculates spoil, and syncs the quantities straight into your tender.
• Generate a branded cover letter and schedule of rates in one click
• Export to PDF or share a live link with the builder for instant sign-off
1. Site establishment—access tracks, sediment fencing, and dial-before-you-dig reports
2. Cut-and-fill balance—under- or over-supply of fill drives truck movements up
3. Rock contingencies—quarry hire and hammering allowances can sink margins if ignored
4. Weather delays—CountBricks lets you model wet-weather cost scenarios to keep risk visible
A CountBricks contractor had two business days to tender for a split-level duplex on a steep block. Using voice entry and AI takeoffs:
• Quantity survey took 18 minutes instead of a full day
• Live plant rates shaved 4 % off the total submission
• Tender documents were emailed before competitors finished manual measurements
The builder awarded the job citing “speed and professionalism.”
• Break down machine spreads by task, not day rates, to highlight efficiency gains
• Attach a risk register—builders love seeing possible variations priced upfront
• Reference site constraints (overhead power, narrow driveways) and propose solutions
• Use CountBricks’ revision history to answer RFI calls in seconds
• Showcase completed jobs in the same suburb from the CountBricks.com/portfolio page
Excavation does not live in a silo. Poor levels can force plumbers to re-dig trenches and concreters to over-pour. CountBricks links your earthworks tender to subsequent slab, drainage, and landscaping packages, so quantities stay aligned and double handling is eliminated.
With residential lot sizes shrinking and basements becoming common, tight-access excavation is on the rise. By embedding CountBricks’ data-driven approach now, contractors build digital libraries of rates, hours, and plant performance that compound over every tender cycle.
Visit CountBricks.com/services to schedule a demo or start a free trial. Let the software handle the numbers so you can keep machines moving on site.
Winning bids isn’t just about being the cheapest—it’s about demonstrating control. CountBricks captures granular data that smart contractors spin into persuasive narratives.
• Every tracked machine hour feeds a database of actual production rates
• Compare projected versus real cycle times on similar soil types before pricing a new job
1. Set a target profit percentage in your profile settings
2. Let CountBricks suggest markup tiers for high-risk line items like rock breaking
3. Slide margins up or down live while watching overall tender totals update
• Tag each scope line with likelihood and cost impact scores
• Export a colour-coded PDF that reassures builders you’ve planned for contingencies
Site managers, estimators, and even plant operators can join the tender in real time. Comments are time-stamped, and every revision is archived—powerful evidence if disputes arise later.
CountBricks users report a 27 % increase in accepted residential earthmoving tenders within six months. That growth isn’t luck; it’s the compound effect of data-driven pricing, transparent documentation, and rapid turnaround.
Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to see how your current tender workflow measures up and to unlock a tailored onboarding plan that puts these strategies into practice on your next residential project.
