In today's competitive residential construction market, preconstruction is crucial. With fluctuating material costs and tight margins, accurate scoping, estimating, and scheduling can determine profitability. Many builders still rely on outdated methods, but CountBricks preconstruction software offers a modern solution. By integrating real-time voice capture, AI takeoffs, and live material pricing, CountBricks streamlines the bidding process, saving time and protecting your bottom line.
Use your phone to capture site notes: '2,400 sq ft of ⅝" drywall,' 'eight low-E casement windows,' 'engineered beam LVL 14" x 3½" spanning 18'.' CountBricks converts these into quantifiable line items instantly.
Upload PDF plans to CountBricks.com, and the AI identifies walls, floors, roofs, openings, and fixtures. Quantities are directly integrated into your estimate, eliminating the need for CAD expertise.
• Real-time feeds from regional suppliers keep prices current
• Default crew rates reflect local wage data but are fully editable
• Mark-ups and overhead percentages auto-apply based on your project template
Turn your approved estimate into a branded PDF proposal with scope clarifications, allowances, and legal terms. Send it directly from the platform or download for signature.
• Save 8–12 hours per mid-size remodel bid by eliminating manual takeoffs
• Slash material variance with live pricing and automated waste factors
• Win more work with professional proposals delivered faster
• Reduce change-order disputes with transparent cost breakdowns
1. Book a free onboarding session at CountBricks.com
2. Upload your current cost codes or import them from QuickBooks
3. Train field staff on the voice capture mobile app (average time: 30 minutes)
4. Configure supplier connections for lumber, concrete, and finishes
5. Start estimating—CountBricks AI learns your patterns the more you build
“Will CountBricks overwrite my pricing?” No. Live feeds appear as suggestions; you control final numbers.
“Can I handle custom items?” Absolutely. Add any bespoke line item, attach images, and set unit conversions.
“Does it sync with my accounting platform?” CountBricks exports to .CSV and integrates with major accounting systems to push estimate data directly to job costing ledgers.
A Toronto-area builder used CountBricks on a 600 sq ft second-story addition:
• 9.5 hours saved on structural and interior takeoffs
• $3,200 detected in lumber price increases before contract signing
• Proposal delivered 48 hours after site visit, securing client approval ahead of two rivals
• Create template assemblies—framed wall, tiled shower, site-poured slab—to drag and drop into any project
• Use voice capture in partnership walkthroughs to showcase transparency and expertise in real time
• Review supplier variance reports weekly; lock in bulk orders when prices dip
Ready to see how much faster you can bid residential projects? Visit CountBricks.com for a live demo. Our team will import a recent project and prove the savings before you spend a cent.
Accurate preconstruction impacts the entire build. Once a proposal becomes a contract, every CountBricks line item converts to an active task with committed quantities, budgets, and schedules. Here's how it plays out on site:
• Purchase orders auto-generate from approved estimates, complete with SKU numbers and delivery dates.
• Supplier confirmations feed back into CountBricks, alerting you to lead-time changes before crews arrive.
• Each scope item becomes a mobile checklist for field teams, preserving the exact specifications you sold.
• Supervisors track labor hours against budget in real time, flagging overruns early instead of at month-end.
Need to explain a framing upgrade? Pull up the original estimate on your tablet, show unit costs, and approve the change on the spot. Transparency builds trust, and trust wins referrals.
CountBricks partnered with a design-build firm on a 2,100 sq ft urban infill. By pushing the preconstruction data forward, the team:
• Cut procurement phone calls by 60%
• Maintained labor costs within 1.8% of budget
• Delivered the project two weeks early, attributing the gain to fewer mid-build clarifications
The same data that accelerates estimates can streamline every phase of construction. Schedule a personalized walkthrough at CountBricks.com and see how a single source of truth boosts profit from first phone call to final invoice.
• Preconstruction accuracy sets the tone for the entire project lifecycle
• CountBricks seamlessly transitions estimates into tasks, POs, and client communications
• Builders who leverage the full platform report tighter budgets and faster finishes
Upgrade your workflow today—because building smarter starts before the first shovel hits the ground.
