CountBricks & Keeler Construction: AI Estimating

Why Construction Firms Are Adopting AI Estimating Tools

In the competitive world of residential construction, accurate and fast estimates are crucial. Construction firms like Keeler Construction face the challenge of delivering detailed estimates quickly to secure bids. CountBricks offers a solution by transforming lengthy estimating processes into efficient, AI-driven workflows.

The CountBricks Advantage

Transforming Estimates with AI: CountBricks reduces a 3-hour estimating process to a 15-minute task. Our AI technology listens to client discussions, retrieves the latest material costs, and generates a proposal instantly.

• Voice-to-estimate engine captures all project details.
• AI blueprint takeoffs convert PDFs into quantity reports.
• Daily updates on material costs ensure accuracy.
• Seamless billing integration with CountBricks.com.

Streamlined AI Workflow

1. Initiate a call with your client or architect.
2. Discuss project scope; CountBricks transcribes and quantifies.
3. Cross-reference labor crews and markups.
4. Receive a draft estimate instantly, ready for adjustments.

Ensuring Cost Certainty in Renovations

Renovations often come with unexpected costs. CountBricks identifies potential risks during calls, alerting you to structural changes or premium finishes that may affect budgets. This transparency builds trust and reduces change orders.

Real-Time Cost Analysis

• Automatic tax and freight calculations by zip code.
• Labor productivity benchmarks tailored to residential crews.
• Quick comparisons of design options for upselling.

Efficient Blueprint Takeoffs

CountBricks AI takeoffs eliminate the need for manual plan reviews. Upload your PDF, and the software identifies all necessary components, linking them to cost codes. This process, which once took hours, now takes minutes.

Digital Takeoff Process

1. Upload drawings to CountBricks.com/blueprints.
2. Set the scale; AI detects sheets automatically.
3. Review highlighted components for accuracy.
4. Push quantities to estimates with one click.

Proven ROI for Builders

CountBricks users report significant improvements:

• 62% reduction in pre-construction admin hours.
• 38% faster quote acceptance.
• 24% increase in upsell revenue.

Firms like Keeler Construction can handle more bids without increasing staff, maintaining lean operations while growing their backlog.

Pro Tips for Maximizing CountBricks

• Record site visits with the mobile app; photos auto-tag to estimates.
• Create a "Good-Better-Best" template for real-time options.
• Sync accounting software to avoid double entry.
• Set approval thresholds for junior estimators.
• Use the homeowner portal for client interactions.

Get Started with CountBricks

Whether you're an established firm or a new remodeler, CountBricks offers enterprise-grade tools for efficient estimating. Schedule a demo at CountBricks.com and see the difference.

Case Study: Cedar Ridge Addition

Keeler Construction utilized CountBricks for a 1,200 sq ft master-suite addition in Cedar Ridge. With a tight timeline, traditional methods would have been too slow. Instead, Keeler uploaded the architect's PDFs to CountBricks.com/blueprints.

Results Achieved

• AI takeoff completed in 9 minutes with 98% accuracy.
• Voice-driven scope meeting produced a full estimate on the call.
• Homeowners received a proposal before the contractor left.

This efficiency secured the project and increased contract value by 15% through instant finish options.

Key Takeaways

1. Early clarity prevents re-pricing: Real-time material escalation clauses were implemented.
2. Visualization aids upselling: 3D renderings linked to cost lines encouraged premium choices.
3. Data-driven billing: Quantities flowed into invoices, aligning with budgets.

Prepare for Your Next Project

If your team faces challenges like tight deadlines and cost volatility, CountBricks provides a competitive edge. Request a walkthrough at CountBricks.com and transform your estimating process.