Every residential build begins and ends with lumber. From floor systems to roof trusses, the speed and accuracy of lumber procurement drive the project schedule and the project margin. Yet many contractors still juggle price sheets, Excel files and back-and-forth emails with multiple yards. CountBricks eliminates those bottlenecks with a purpose-built lumber wholesale software module that speaks the language of framers, general contractors and suppliers in real time.
Voice-Driven Estimating
CountBricks turns a jobsite conversation into a fully costed lumber list in minutes. Simply dictate wall lengths, stud spacing or deck square footage and our AI engine converts speech into line-item material takeoffs, labor assemblies and live pricing pulled from partnered yards.
True Real-Time Pricing
Lumber costs shift daily. Our cloud connection to regional wholesalers updates dimensional lumber, engineered wood and panel pricing automatically, so every quote reflects current market rates—not yesterday’s spreadsheet.
Blueprint Takeoffs without Red Pen
Upload PDFs, point to a wall segment and let AI trace, count and quantify. CountBricks then maps those quantities to your preferred framing assemblies. One click exports a purchase ready bill of materials.
• Reduce lumber waste by 8-12 % with AI-optimized cutting and pack sizes
• Cut estimate time from hours to minutes with voice or blueprint inputs
• Lock in accurate margins using automatically updated wholesale prices
• Generate polished, client-ready quotes branded with your logo straight from CountBricks.com/portfolio templates
• Sync approved material lists directly with supplier ordering systems to secure stock before volatility hits
CountBricks was built to slide into the familiar rhythm of residential construction crews. No steep learning curve, no forced process overhaul.
1. Speak or upload plans: Capture walls, decks, rafters and trim via voice or PDF.
2. Instant material map: AI matches quantities to lumber SKUs and labor assemblies.
3. Live price pull: Wholesale pricing streams in from connected yards.
4. Margin check: System flags any line falling below your preset profit threshold.
5. Branded proposal: Select a CountBricks.com/services template and send.
6. Supplier sync: Push the material list to your preferred yard and lock pricing.
Because CountBricks tracks framing labor in the same screen, trades can instantly see the financial impact of switching from 2×4 to 2×6, or from stick framing to pre-cut packages. Side-by-side comparisons help crews value-engineer before the bid ever leaves the office.
Case Study: Cedar Ridge Homes
Cedar Ridge used to spend two afternoons per project compiling lumber lists. After adopting CountBricks, the estimator now speaks the plan into the mobile app while walking the lot. The system produces a BOM in under five minutes, and automated price checks saved the company \$42,000 in the first quarter alone.
Case Study: Horizon Framing Crew
Switching to CountBricks’ lumber wholesale software let Horizon lock daily dimensional prices with a single click. Supply chain shocks that once killed profit are now predicted days in advance, giving the crew time to pre-purchase loads when the algorithm flags upcoming increases.
Does CountBricks replace my relationship with local yards?
No. It strengthens it. The platform pushes clean, SKU-level lists directly into your yard’s POS, eliminating re-keying errors and speeding pickups.
Can I customize assemblies?
Absolutely. Use the Assembly Builder in CountBricks.com/services to set stud spacing, plate counts, sheathing specs and more. The AI learns your standards for future projects.
What about multi-trade estimates?
The lumber wholesale software is only one module. Plumbing, electrical and finish assemblies are all available, letting you produce full-scope quotes from a single platform.
Residential builders can test-drive CountBricks today. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to schedule a live demo, upload a recent plan and watch the platform generate a lumber package before the call ends.
• Keep digital blueprints clean—AI traces faster on high-contrast PDFs
• Update crew templates quarterly to match changing code requirements
• Use the mobile mic in quiet site trailers for the best voice recognition accuracy
• Enable automatic change-order tracking so every framing revision is billed
CountBricks’ lumber wholesale software is more than a calculator—it is your competitive edge in a market where every 2×4 and every minute counts.
Many contractors first adopt CountBricks for its lumber capabilities, then quickly realize the platform’s reach. By connecting framing costs to downstream trades, builders create a single source of financial truth for the entire house.
• Tie joist layouts to HVAC duct runs so subfloor penetrations are pre-planned, reducing rework.
• Embed fire-blocking material counts inside electrical wall rough-in assemblies so nothing gets missed during inspection.
When lumber delivery dates shift, connected tasks—roofing, window installation, siding—move automatically on the Gantt chart. Project managers see an updated completion date without manual recalculation.
After integrating plumbing and electrical modules, Maple Grove noticed a 15 % reduction in change orders. By feeding cross-trade data to suppliers through CountBricks, material packs arrived sequenced by phase, cutting on-site handling time in half.
1. Log into your dashboard and navigate to the Marketplace tab.
2. Select the trade module—plumbing, electrical, concrete or finishes.
3. Map your preferred assemblies or import pre-configured templates from CountBricks.com/services.
4. Sync with supplier catalogs to pull live pricing just like you do with lumber.
Residential construction margins hinge on controlling materials and labor across every trade. Starting with lumber wholesale software is the fastest path to measurable savings, but the compounding gains appear when the entire project ecosystem speaks the same language. CountBricks provides that unified voice—whether it’s studs, wire rolls or finish paint. Explore the full suite at CountBricks.com/portfolio and see how far integrated estimating can take your business.
