In residential construction, the project is won or lost long before boots hit the slab. Accurate estimating and tendering decides whether you protect margin, impress clients, and keep the schedule tight. CountBricks was built by tradespeople who got tired of spreadsheets, mismatched material pricing, and change-order chaos. Our voice-driven AI turns conversations at site into live numbers, so you can quote with confidence—fast.
Traditional workflows force you to measure plans, build out bills of quantities, chase suppliers, then cross your fingers that labor allowances line up. CountBricks condenses that grind into minutes.
• Speak your scope and the system recognises framing, MEP, finishes and site prep instantly
• Automated blueprint takeoffs pull dimensions and counts directly from PDF or DWG files
• Live pricing syncs with regional supplier feeds so every stud, sheet and fastener is current
• One-click tender packages export branded PDFs, or push straight to CountBricks.com/portal for client e-signatures
Voice capture means you can walk the lot, dictate wall lengths, window counts, even note local by-law requirements. CountBricks converts speech to structured line items in seconds.
The AI cross-checks your spoken scope against the uploaded drawings. Mismatched dimensions are flagged, so you eliminate rework before the tender leaves the office.
Material databases update every hour. Labor rates can be stored per crew or pulled from regional averages. When a cost shifts, the entire estimate refreshes—no manual cell chasing.
CountBricks auto-populates contract conditions, inclusions, and exclusions. Export a branded tender booklet or invite clients to a secure web link hosted at CountBricks.com/tenders.
• Protect Slim Margins: Live pricing prevents under-quoting on lumber, insulation and fixtures
• Fewer Variations: Clear scope descriptions reduce grey areas that trigger costly change orders
• Speed to Market: Trades quoting to builders can return numbers same day, improving win rates
• Professional Image: Polished proposals position you as the organised contractor, not the cheapest
CountBricks partnered with a mid-size framing contractor on a 24-unit townhome build. Using voice capture and automated takeoffs, the team produced a full cost breakdown in four hours—down from their usual three days. Because pricing was live, they identified a seasonal spike in OSB and locked in a bulk purchase early, saving the builder 7 %. Explore more wins at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
Whether you run project management inside CountBricks or export to your accounting software, data flows are open.
• CSV, XLSX and API endpoints let you drop numbers straight into your job costing platform
• Schedule of values can be imported back after award to kick-start progress invoicing
• Site crews access the same estimate on mobile, ensuring labor allowances stay visible
1. Over-reliance on Historical Averages: Material volatility means yesterday’s price may sink today’s margin. Use CountBricks live feeds, not last year's catalogue.
2. Double Handling Data: Copy-pasting between software invites errors. Capture once with CountBricks and push everywhere else via our API.
3. Scope Creep: Missing plan notes or local code add-ons sparks variations. The AI prompts you to confirm energy code, fire ratings and accessibility items during capture.
CountBricks clients report:
• 65 % reduction in estimating hours per project
• 30 % higher tender win rate due to faster turnaround
• 12 % average improvement in project margin through early material lock-in
Book a live demo at CountBricks.com/consultation or start a free pilot on your next unit build. In a single afternoon you can upload drawings, walk the site, and watch a full estimate build itself. Estimating and tendering no longer need to be the bottleneck—let CountBricks turn them into your competitive edge.
Securing the contract is only half the battle. CountBricks keeps adding value the moment your tender becomes a live job.
• The original estimate converts to a schedule of values, avoiding re-entry
• On-site voice updates capture completed quantities for fast claim approval
• Generate PDF or electronic invoices directly from CountBricks.com/invoicing
• When a homeowner requests an upgrade, dictate the change and let the system price it instantly
• Revised costs sync with the master budget, so profit erosion is visible in real time
• Compare estimated quantities against supplier delivery data to spot over-ordering
• Live dashboards highlight variance trends across multiple projects
A custom-home builder adopted CountBricks mid-project after timber prices spiked. By importing the original spreadsheet estimate, the builder re-costed outstanding work at live market rates. The visibility allowed immediate client negotiations and preserved a projected 9 % margin. Read the full story at CountBricks.com/case-studies.
• Record site walks with Bluetooth headsets to keep both hands free for measurement
• Tag cost codes during voice capture to speed up integration with accounting software
• Use the “what-if” module to test alternate material specs before submitting change orders
Whether you’re a specialty trade or a general contractor, CountBricks eliminates the guesswork from every phase of residential construction. Book a strategy call at CountBricks.com/consultation and start transforming your margins today.
