Residential builders live and die by their numbers. Material prices swing weekly, subcontractor availability changes daily, and clients expect firm figures yesterday. Without rock-solid costings you risk eroding margins, missing schedules, and losing repeat work. CountBricks puts precision back in your pocket by combining AI voice capture, live supplier feeds, and automated blueprint takeoffs into one seamless workflow.
Instead of head-down typing, superintendents simply speak through their scope on site or in the truck. CountBricks’ NLP engine converts real-time conversation into line-item estimates while flagging missing trades or quantities.
• Lumber, drywall, fixtures, and finish allowances refresh automatically
• Region-specific freight and wastage factors applied instantly
• Builders lock in pricing windows to protect quoted margins
Upload PDFs and let CountBricks measure plate heights, slab areas, roof pitches, and linear footage in seconds. The takeoff links directly to item libraries, pushing quantities into your costings with no manual re-keying.
When the numbers look right, generate branded proposals or progress invoices. CountBricks templates pull client details, payment schedules, and scope descriptions into polished documents ready to send.
A consistent template ensures every job—whether a custom bungalow or multi-unit infill—follows the same financial logic.
• Use phase breakdowns: site prep, foundation, frame, MEP rough-in, finishes, closeout
• Attach default labor crews and productivity rates to each task
• Add contingency and escalation columns that auto-calculate percentages
• Store multiple assemblies (e.g., 2x4 vs 2x6 wall systems) for fast option switching
Save your template under CountBricks.com/services so estimators across the company work from the same playbook.
1. Sync POs raised in CountBricks directly to your estimate line.
2. Compare committed vs budget values daily.
3. Generate variance reports that highlight overruns before they bite.
• Automatic alerts when quoted materials increase beyond tolerance thresholds
• Suggested scope adjustments to maintain the contracted total
• Immediate client notification option to approve upgrades or substitutions
• Record onsite voice notes as you walk the lot; attach photos to each note for future proof
• Drag-and-drop blueprint rooms into reusable “packages” such as master bath or kitchen remodel
• Use the CountBricks profit analyzer to model best-case and worst-case margin scenarios
• Share a read-only estimate link with subcontractors for transparent bid leveling
• Schedule weekly auto-refresh of material feeds to keep long-lead items accurate
CountBricks partnered with Evergreen Homes on a 4,000-sq-ft duplex in Maple Ridge. Initial voice estimate captured 147 scope lines in 27 minutes. Blueprint takeoff imported 22,640 linear feet of framing members with 98% accuracy. Live rates flagged a sudden 12% LVL beam increase, prompting a design tweak that saved $8,450 before the contract was signed. Final project margin landed at 16.4%, a 3-point lift over Evergreen’s historical average. View more success stories at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• No version confusion—single source of truth in the cloud
• Hands-free data entry reduces human error
• Embedded scheduling links quantities to timeline for resource smoothing
• Instant professional docs impress clients and lenders alike
1. Book a 20-minute demo at CountBricks.com/consultation.
2. Import your supplier price file or connect via API.
3. Upload your favorite blueprint—watch CountBricks trace it live.
4. Configure your costings template and start quoting the same day.
Residential construction costings don’t have to be a guessing game. CountBricks equips builders with AI-powered clarity, letting you price jobs faster, win more bids, and protect your profits when the dirt starts moving.
Precise numbers do more than protect individual projects—they inform bigger business moves. CountBricks aggregates every historical costing you create, turning raw line items into actionable intelligence.
• Compare average install hours per square foot across multiple builds
• Identify top-performing teams and replicate their methods company-wide
CountBricks trend graphs spotlight which SKUs have risen fastest over the past quarter. Bring that evidence to your supplier meetings to secure early-buy discounts or explore alternative specs before the next price spike.
1. Export committed vs projected spend curves straight into your accounting package.
2. Align draw requests with actual site progress to avoid funding gaps.
Modern homeowners value clarity. Share selected costings summaries during design meetings to demonstrate exactly where their budget is going. Builders using CountBricks report a 22% higher client conversion rate when they present data-backed estimates instead of broad allowances.
Ready to turn costings into a strategic asset? Schedule a personalized strategy session at CountBricks.com/consultation and learn how to unlock buried insights hiding in your numbers.
• Accurate costings fuel smarter negotiations, tighter schedules, and higher profits
• Historical data uncovers trends that spreadsheets often miss
• CountBricks turns everyday estimates into a growth engine for residential builders
