Skilled trades and small-to-mid-size builders need to juggle dozens of moving parts on every project. Labor, materials, weather delays, council inspections, and client change-orders collide daily—often on a whiteboard or spreadsheet that only one person can see. The spike in searches for “construction scheduling software free” proves the industry wants modern tools without another overhead line on the job cost report.
For residential professionals, free must do more than waive a license fee. It must also:
• Integrate with existing workflows so crews are not retrained from scratch
• Pull live material pricing so quotes stay profitable even when timber or steel shifts overnight
• Export tidy Gantt charts that satisfy lenders and inspectors without extra formatting
• Scale from a one-renovation schedule to multi-dwelling developments as a business grows
CountBricks delivers these essentials out of the box while remaining free at the core—pay only when you unlock premium collaboration or accounting syncs.
Traditional platforms ask you to type every task, duration, and dependency. CountBricks flips that script by letting you speak naturally:
1. “Site scrape Monday, two days.” CountBricks captures the phrase, inserts the task, and auto-links it to “Foundation set-out.”
2. “Frame start when concrete cures, five crews, three days.” Dependencies and resource allocations are plotted instantly.
3. “Push roofing back two days if rain forecast exceeds 20 mm.” Weather data feeds predictive date shifts so you spot clashes before they cost money.
The result is a dynamic schedule ready to share with clients or subcontractors in minutes rather than hours.
Because CountBricks pairs scheduling with its AI estimating engine, each bar on the Gantt chart carries live cost data. Toggle the costing layer and watch the budget line update when you drag a task forward or swap a material spec. No more exporting to a spreadsheet. No more “I’ll get back to you after I crunch the numbers.”
• Set default task libraries for slab-on-ground, mid-floor, and roofing sequences to cut setup time by 40%
• Use the built-in voice reminders so site supervisors receive daily task lists at 6 a.m.
• Attach council permit PDFs directly to schedule milestones to keep all compliance docs in one place
• Link the blueprint takeoff module so any measurement change automatically updates task durations
• Export client-friendly timeline PDFs with your logo in two clicks to win trust during tender presentations
CountBricks partnered with Skyline Carpentry on a 2-dwelling hillside build in Tauranga. Using the free scheduling engine, the team:
• Reduced framing downtime by 18% through live weather-based rescheduling
• Saved NZD 11,400 on material overruns thanks to weekly AI cost recalculations
• Delivered both villas four days early, unlocking earlier progress payments
View more project wins at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
Many platforms advertise free tiers but cap users, Gantt exports, or cloud storage. CountBricks keeps core functionality open:
• Unlimited projects and schedules
• Unlimited voice entries and task libraries
• Full Gantt export and PDF branding
Premium tiers simply add integrations—Xero sync, multilocation inventory, or multi-company dashboards—so you pay only when additional value is earned.
1. Sign up at CountBricks.com/services and select the Free Scheduling bundle.
2. Import your current Excel schedule or speak a new one directly from the mobile app.
3. Invite subcontractors via email links so they can accept, decline, or comment on tasks in real time.
Is my data locked in if I stay on the free plan?
No. All data can be exported anytime as CSV, PDF, or native CountBricks project packages.
Does free scheduling include blueprint takeoffs?
Yes. You receive ten free blueprint uploads per month to prove value before committing to higher volumes.
How does CountBricks remain free?
Our revenue comes from optional premium add-ons and enterprise consulting. The free tier is designed to demonstrate ROI so builders scale with us.
Residential construction thrives on predictability. With CountBricks construction scheduling software free at the core of your workflow, you can lock in timelines, protect margins, and impress clients—without increasing overhead. Create your first schedule in under five minutes at CountBricks.com.
Every residential project carries two invisible price tags—the tendered contract value and the unspoken “risk budget” that covers delays, rework, and scope creep. CountBricks schedules attack that hidden cost head-on.
• Labour: A single crew idling for half a day at NZD 65/hour per carpenter can drain hundreds from the job before lunch.
• Material Escalation: When framing delays push cladding purchases into next month’s pricing cycle, unplanned increases land on your plate.
• Client Confidence: Delays breed RFIs, variation disputes, and withheld progress claims—choking cash flow when you need it most.
1. Predictive Rescheduling: The platform scans MetService APIs each night. If high winds threaten roofing works, CountBricks automatically suggests swapping in internal lining tasks, preserving crew productivity.
2. Cost Overlay Alerts: When copper pricing spikes 6%, any task containing downpipe installation glows amber, prompting a quick supplier check before purchase orders go out.
3. Voice-Driven Variations: Site supervisors can say, “Add outdoor kitchen, five days, linked to plumbing rough-in,” and the system inserts the extra tasks while calculating margin on the fly.
A boutique builder picked up a stalled coastal renovation running six weeks behind. By importing the legacy spreadsheet into CountBricks free scheduling, the team identified 14 conflicts in the first hour. Automated resequencing clawed back 19 working days, turning a potential loss into a 9% profit. Read the full breakdown at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
Ready to turn certainty into a competitive edge? Create your free scheduling workspace at CountBricks.com/services, or book a 15-minute strategy call at CountBricks.com/consultation.
