Even in an era of instant messaging and cloud collaboration, the humble request for quotes (RFQ) remains the heartbeat of residential construction. An accurate RFQ signals professionalism, protects margins, and lays the groundwork for stress-free builds. Yet many contractors still juggle phone calls, spreadsheets, and guesswork. CountBricks transforms that struggle into a streamlined, voice-driven workflow.
Traditional estimating platforms demand hours of keyboard entry. CountBricks listens to you speak on site, converts the conversation into line-item estimates, links each item to live material costs, and builds a share-ready quote document automatically.
• Voice-to-estimate engine captures dimensions, materials, and labor in real time
• AI pricing pulls current supplier rates so your numbers stay accurate
• Blueprint takeoffs connect directly to the same database, eliminating double entry
• One-click conversion from estimate to invoice keeps cash flowing
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1. Open the CountBricks mobile app and start a voice session.
2. Walk the site or review the plan set while describing each scope item aloud.
3. AI maps your words to assemblies, labor tasks, and material SKUs.
4. Review the auto-generated takeoff. Adjust quantities or swap products as needed.
5. Press “Request Quotes.” CountBricks emails suppliers and trade partners a standardized RFQ, complete with due dates and plan snippets.
6. Incoming prices flow back into your estimate. Toggle between suppliers to see instant cost impacts.
7. Approve the best combination and publish the client-ready proposal in branded PDF.
8. Convert the approved quote to a scheduled invoice with one tap.
• Speed: Capture an entire single-storey home in under 20 minutes
• Accuracy: Live price feeds remove the “guesstimate” factor
• Professionalism: Branded RFQ packets impress suppliers and trades
• Margin Control: Side-by-side supplier comparisons highlight hidden savings
• Compliance: Automatic inclusion of local building code notes and warranty language
• Use tags like “rough-in plumbing” or “finish carpentry” while speaking; tags group costs for faster reporting
• Add pictures from the site visit to the RFQ email—suppliers answer faster when they see context
• Set default markup percentages by trade; CountBricks applies them automatically so you never undercharge
• Sync your CountBricks catalog with suppliers weekly to lock in promotional pricing
• Turn on notification rules so the app alerts you 24 hours before an RFQ deadline
Missed line items: Manual takeoffs often omit flashing, fasteners, or waste factors. CountBricks assemblies include every component by default and let you store custom ones.
Stale material pricing: Lumber and steel fluctuate daily. Our AI pricing engine queries supplier APIs in real time, so your RFQ always reflects the latest rates.
Unclear scope for trades: Vague emails invite change orders. CountBricks RFQs attach annotated plan excerpts and written scope notes generated from your voice description.
Time drain: A typical 2,400-sq-ft home can require eight hours of spreadsheet work. Voice-first capture slashes that to minutes, freeing you to win more jobs.
CountBricks partnered with Riverview Homes, a boutique builder specializing in riverside cottages. Using the voice-to-estimate tool, the site manager captured 136 line items in 18 minutes. CountBricks sent RFQs to three local suppliers and two specialty finish carpenters. The winning combination trimmed material spend by 7% compared to historical averages, and the finalized proposal impressed the homeowners enough to approve an optional deck upgrade on the spot.
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Ready to see how effortless RFQs can be? Schedule a live demo at CountBricks.com/consultation and discover why Australia’s fastest-growing residential contractors rely on CountBricks to turn conversations into contracts.
While many platforms stop at estimate creation, CountBricks extends straight into supplier engagement. Every RFQ you issue is logged in a collaborative dashboard that tracks responses, lead times, and special terms.
• A branded email with your company logo and the CountBricks secure link
• A line-item list they can price directly in the browser—no login required
• Attachments like annotated plans and product spec sheets
• A countdown ticker noting the deadline you’ve set
Once responses arrive, CountBricks color-codes the lowest price on each line and flags any exclusions. Need to substitute a product? Search alternatives in your catalog and watch the totals update instantly. These side-by-side comparisons empower you to negotiate from data, not gut feel.
During the Bayview Duplex project, the team invited five framing crews through CountBricks. Because scopes were crystal-clear, quotes arrived within 48 hours—three days faster than usual. The app’s comparison view revealed a $4,100 gap between the highest and lowest offers. Choosing the optimal crew kept the build on budget and on schedule.
• Explore CountBricks.com/services to see every module in our residential toolkit
• Review live demos of supplier portals on CountBricks.com/portfolio
• Book a customised onboarding session at CountBricks.com/consultation
With CountBricks, your RFQ no longer marks the start of a tedious waiting game—it becomes a strategic advantage that secures better prices, builds stronger partnerships, and safeguards your bottom line.
