Residential construction runs on collaboration. From framers and electricians to painters and punch-list inspectors, dozens of specialty crews rotate through the same site. When schedules shift or scope grows, the ability to invite a crew into a job—instantly, accurately, and with crystal-clear cost data—is the difference between on-time handover and costly delays. That workflow is exactly what CountBricks was built for.
CountBricks listens to your voice in real time. Say, “Invite drywall crew to Lot 14, 2,000 sq ft at Level-5 finish,” and the platform instantly:
• Creates a new job invite for the drywall subcontractor
• Pulls current material pricing from CountBricks live cost database
• Applies your preferred labor productivity rates
• Generates a line-item estimate, markup included
• Syncs the invite and estimate to the field app so the crew sees the scope before they leave the shop
1. Open your project in the CountBricks web dashboard
2. Click “Invite Job” and choose the trade package—framing, roofing, MEP, etc.
3. Speak or type the scope details. CountBricks parses quantities, specs, and deadlines automatically.
4. Review the auto-generated estimate. Adjust crew size, productivity, or margin if needed.
5. Hit “Send.” The subcontractor receives a notification via email, SMS, and the free CountBricks Crew app.
6. Track acceptance, change requests, and on-site progress from the same dashboard.
Fast-Track Custom Homes
• You’re framing Floor 2 and discover a structural steel header needs upsizing. Speak a new invite job to your steel sub, and CountBricks updates the entire materials list plus labor in minutes.
Remodels with Unpredictable Scope
• Hidden plumbing issues? Invite a plumbing crew on the spot. CountBricks auto-loads fixture counts and waste factors so your estimate remains accurate.
Townhouse Developments
• Replicate a standard trade package across 30 identical units. One invite job template, 30 auto-generated estimates—no copy-paste errors.
Every invite job pulls from CountBricks’ constantly updated material database. Lumber index just moved? Your line item adjusts before you press “Send.” Labor burdens, tax zones, and mileage are captured automatically, giving your crews confidence that the numbers are solid.
• Use voice tags like “preferred vendor” to auto-route invites to your A-team subcontractors
• Add site photos while speaking the scope; they sync to the invite and show up in the crew app
• Enable auto-reminders so unaccepted invites trigger follow-ups every 12 hours
• Create invite job templates for repeat details—roof sheathing, window install, trim punch
• Link invites to phased budgets so costs roll up into bank-draw schedules automatically
Once the crew marks the task complete in the field, CountBricks converts the approved estimate into a draft invoice—labor hours, materials, and markup already reconciled. A single click delivers the invoice to your accounting software, keeping cash flow predictable.
• Voice-driven data capture means hands-free estimating on busy sites
• Real-time invites keep every trade aligned with the master schedule
• Integrated takeoffs from PDFs or blueprints eliminate double entry
• Transparent cost tracking fosters trust with clients and lenders
• Full audit trail protects you when change orders hit
Ready to make your next invite job the fastest part of your day? Visit CountBricks.com/services to book a live demo, or explore success stories in our project portfolio at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
When a spring storm tore shingles off five lots in a new subdivision, Evergreen Builders had two days to dry-in before more rain arrived. Using CountBricks, the superintendent opened his tablet and spoke: “Invite job, roofing, Lots 3 through 7, 2,200 sq ft each, architectural shingles, ice-and-water membrane per code.” Within seconds the platform:
• Calculated exact squares of shingles, underlayment, and nails based on the blueprint dimensions already stored in CountBricks
• Pulled live pricing from the regional distributor feed
• Suggested a four-person crew with projected 16 labor hours per lot
• Created five separate invites, each tied to its lot-specific cost code
The roofer accepted within ten minutes. Because the cost data was airtight, approval from Evergreen’s lender came through the same afternoon. Forty-eight hours later, all five roofs were papered, shingled, and inspected—before the next storm hit.
• Speed matters: A voice-generated invite job can shave hours off emergency scheduling.
• Accuracy equals trust: Real-time costs make lender and client approvals painless.
• Replication scales: Template invites let you multiply efficiency across identical units.
CountBricks isn’t just a tool—it’s your digital project manager. Explore advanced training at CountBricks.com/services, or request a custom workflow audit to see how invite job automation can unlock hidden profit on your current projects.
