Every profitable residential build starts with an airtight Request for Quote. A well-structured RFQ construction package protects margins, accelerates schedules, and reduces disputes. Yet many small-to-mid-size contractors still rely on static spreadsheets, endless email threads, and fragmented supplier calls. The result is slow turnaround, hidden scope gaps, and bids that feel more like educated guesses than data-driven offers. CountBricks puts an end to that uncertainty by combining real-time voice capture, instant material databases, and AI blueprint takeoffs into a single RFQ engine built for the field.
• Manual quantity takeoffs consume billable hours
• Material prices change overnight, making yesterday’s quote obsolete
• Subcontractor responses arrive in different formats, forcing tedious re-keying
• Missed scope lines lead to RFI traffic and costly change orders
• Lack of a standard template weakens brand credibility with homeowners and lenders
Voice-Powered Scoping: Walk the jobsite or review plans while speaking your scope. CountBricks converts natural language into structured line items and CSI codes in seconds.
AI Blueprint Takeoffs: Upload residential plans and watch CountBricks trace walls, openings, and MEP fixtures automatically. Quantities feed straight into the RFQ, eliminating double entry.
Live Cost Library: CountBricks.com/services connects to a nationwide pricing feed for lumber, finishes, and mechanical assemblies. Your RFQ reflects the latest market numbers, not last quarter’s averages.
Instant Quote Documents: With one click, generate branded proposals complete with inclusions, exclusions, timelines, and payment schedules. Share as PDF or via a secure client portal.
1. Start a new project in the dashboard and select “Residential RFQ.”
2. Speak or type the scope; CountBricks tags each phrase with cost codes.
3. Import blueprints for automated takeoffs; review and adjust any edge cases.
4. Pull live materials and labor rates from your saved supplier profiles.
5. Invite preferred subs through CountBricks; they receive a standardized digital form.
6. Compare responses side-by-side, lock in selections, and issue a polished quote.
• Keep RFQ descriptions homeowner-friendly without sacrificing trade detail
• Add alternates such as upgraded flooring or energy-efficient windows to upsell value
• Include clear allowance amounts for fixtures to avoid post-contract negotiations
• Time-stamp material pricing to justify escalation clauses
• Attach CountBricks autogenerated schedules to demonstrate realistic timelines
Residential projects live or die by supplier relationships. CountBricks lets you build a preferred vendor list once and reuse it on every RFQ construction package.
Bid Room Transparency: Each invited trade sees the same drawings, clarifications, and deadlines—no more confusion over revision numbers.
Automated Reminders: CountBricks nudges vendors 48 hours before the due date, driving faster turnaround without extra phone calls.
Side-by-Side Analysis: Compare unit prices, labor assumptions, and lead times on one screen, making it obvious who delivers the best value.
Contractors adopting CountBricks typically see the following within three months:
• 40 % reduction in RFQ preparation time
• 18 % increase in quote acceptance rates thanks to professional presentation
• 25 % fewer change orders caused by scope gaps
Run your own metrics inside the analytics tab to track savings and share results with stakeholders.
Ready to modernize your rfq construction process? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to book a live demo. Our onboarding team will migrate your cost codes, suppliers, and template language so you can issue your first AI-driven RFQ in under a day.
When Elmwood Builders landed a $1.2 million remodel on Franklin Lane, the team faced a tight six-week pre-construction window. Traditional RFQ construction methods would have eaten half that time. Instead, they chose CountBricks.
Day 1: The project manager used a Bluetooth headset to dictate room-by-room scope while walking the existing home. CountBricks translated the narration into 142 cost-coded line items in under ten minutes.
Day 2: PDF plans were uploaded, and the AI takeoff engine extracted drywall, flooring, and millwork quantities with 98 % accuracy. Manual review took less than an hour.
Day 3–5: Invitations went out to eight preferred subs. Because CountBricks standardized the response form, comparisons were instant. The PM selected framing, mechanical, and finish crews based on both price and lead time analytics.
Result: The complete RFQ package, proposal, and schedule were delivered to the homeowner on Day 6—four weeks ahead of the original plan. Elmwood won the job and credited CountBricks with a 3 % bump in projected gross profit.
• Record scope in the field to capture real-world site conditions
• Keep your material library updated weekly to reflect seasonal pricing swings
• Use CountBricks alternates to present good-better-best options and drive upsells
• Export analytics graphs to reinforce your value when negotiating with lenders
CountBricks is more than software; it’s a strategic partner designed for residential pros who refuse to leave money on the table. Visit CountBricks.com/services to see how we can tailor the platform to your workflow.
