Framing is the backbone of every residential build, yet too many contractors still rely on static manuals or hurried phone calls to explain complex wall, roof, and floor assemblies. CountBricks changes that with framing videos designed specifically for construction pros. By combining clear visual walkthroughs with our real-time voice-to-estimate engine, you get the best of both worlds: practical, on-site instruction and instant digital documentation.
• Accelerated onboarding for new crew members who can watch proven methods instead of shadowing for weeks
• Consistent quality by standardizing wall heights, stud spacing, and nailing schedules across every project
• Reduced rework when every carpenter sees the same details before cutting lumber
• Seamless integration with CountBricks.com/services for instant material takeoffs and cost codes
• Strong documentation trail that protects you from costly change order disputes
While you narrate the clip—“We’re framing a 24' x 12' exterior wall with 2x6 studs 16" o.c.”—CountBricks detects key measurements and automatically inserts them into an estimate worksheet. Dimensions, lumber lengths, fastener counts, and labor hours are logged as you speak, eliminating double data entry.
Our cloud database pings live supplier feeds, returning up-to-date costs for SPF studs, LVLs, sheathing, and hardware. The moment a part number appears in the closed captions, CountBricks stamps in today’s price. This means every framing video doubles as a current quote generator—no spreadsheets, no supplier calls.
CountBricks recognizes construction verbs like “stand,” “brace,” or “sheath.” Those action words trigger task blocks inside the CountBricks project scheduler, complete with labor crew assignments and duration estimates. One upload populates three project management tools at once.
The secret is to film short, purpose-driven clips instead of lengthy documentaries. CountBricks recommends the following structure:
• Clip length: 3–7 minutes for maximum crew engagement
• One assembly per clip: keep walls, roofs, and trusses separate
• Clear intro: state dimensions, materials, and any code requirements
• On-screen voice: describe each step while CountBricks captures your narration
• Recap screen: summarize material quantities so crews can screenshot and save
When Ridgeview Carpentry partnered with CountBricks, they uploaded 22 job-site videos over two weeks. The AI estimator converted the footage into fully costed proposals that were ready to send within 15 minutes of filming. Because material counts were tied directly to the visual evidence, supplier variances fell by 6%, and waste factors dropped dramatically. In the first quarter, Ridgeview saw an 11% margin increase on framing packages alone—proof that video + voice + AI is a winning formula.
• Film horizontal to capture full wall spans and member spacing
• Wear a lapel mic so CountBricks clearly hears your narration
• Move slowly around critical joints so the AI can tag hardware counts
• Reference CountBricks.com/portfolio in the video description to link completed projects
• End with a verbal checklist—stud count, plate length, nail pattern—for bullet-proof estimates
1. Record a framing video on your phone and speak naturally—CountBricks captures keywords automatically.
2. Upload the clip to your CountBricks dashboard; within minutes the estimate, invoice, and schedule populate.
3. Click “Generate Proposal” and send a polished quote PDF branded with your logo and CountBricks calculation summaries.
Stop juggling notepads, voice memos, and back-of-truck sketches. Visit CountBricks.com/contact to book a 15-minute demo and see how framing videos can transform your residential construction workflow.
CountBricks users quickly realize that the same clip can serve multiple departments, saving hours of repetitive work across the company.
• Imports closed-caption text to auto-fill line items, keeping estimators focused on value engineering instead of data entry
• Flags bulk-buy opportunities when identical wall assemblies appear in several videos, triggering volume discounts from suppliers
• Embed the video link inside the daily log so every subcontractor views the approved method before arriving on-site
• Cross-reference filmed fastening patterns with CountBricks inspection checklists to ensure code compliance
Lakeview Homes needed a three-story infill framed in under ten working days. The superintendent recorded a sequence of ten micro-videos—one for each floor segment—while walking the lot during pre-construction. CountBricks translated the narration into a phased delivery schedule: studs and plates on day one, LVLs on day three, sheathing on day five. Because suppliers shipped only what was needed for each phase, the narrow jobsite stayed clear, and the crew hit the roof truss milestone two days ahead of schedule.
If you already shoot job progress clips, you’re halfway there. Upload one video to CountBricks.com/services tonight, tag it “framing,” and watch our AI build the first draft of your estimate before morning coffee. You’ll never look at phone footage the same way again.
