Residential contractors are under pressure to quote faster, source materials in real time and keep projects profitable. At CountBricks we call this challenge “simply building”—delivering quality homes and remodels with as little administrative friction as possible. In this article we explain how CountBricks lets you embrace a simply building mindset and win more residential work without adding overhead.
• Manual quantity takeoffs that demand hours with a scale ruler
• Phone-tag with suppliers to check fluctuating material prices
• Re-entering the same data to create estimates, invoices and purchase orders
Every minute spent on administration is a minute you can’t spend managing crews, solving site issues or lining up the next job. That’s where CountBricks steps in.
CountBricks’ voice-driven interface lets you speak naturally while our engine builds your estimate in real time. Say, “Add 1,850 square feet of engineered hardwood at mid-range cost,” and watch the line item appear, priced against live supplier feeds.
Estimate data flows through the entire CountBricks ecosystem, automatically populating:
• Branded proposals ready to send to homeowners
• Progress invoices that match your local payment schedules
• Purchase orders linked to preferred vendors
Our API links to major lumber yards and specialty suppliers, updating prices every few hours. You quote with today’s numbers, not last quarter’s spreadsheet.
Upload a PDF plan set to CountBricks.com/takeoffs. The AI recognises walls, windows and plumbing fixtures, letting you verify counts with a single click. Contractors report a 65 % reduction in pre-construction time when they switch from manual scaling.
Riverside builds custom infill homes along the coast. Before CountBricks they spent two full days compiling each proposal. After adopting our simply building workflow:
• Quote time dropped to three hours
• Award rate rose from 28 % to 47 %
• Average project margin increased by 4.2 %
The owner credits real-time pricing and professional CountBricks proposals for the turnaround. Explore similar successes at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
1. Start a new project on CountBricks.com and select “Residential Addition.”
2. Upload the architect’s PDF plans; confirm AI-detected room dimensions.
3. Use voice input: “Add 32 linear feet custom cabinets, mid-grade.” CountBricks prices instantly.
4. Select “Appliance Package – Stainless Mid-Tier” from your saved assemblies.
5. Generate a client-ready proposal with one click. All items include adjustable mark-ups and tax codes.
• Save your favourite assemblies—framing packages, bathroom rough-ins—for one-phrase insertion.
• Tag tasks with crew names to auto-populate labour calendars.
• Sync CountBricks with accounting software to reduce double entry.
• Use our mobile app on-site to convert change orders into updated invoices instantly.
• Share read-only proposal links so homeowners can approve digitally.
Simplicity comes from powerful automation, not stripped-down features. CountBricks supports complex residential scopes—green building options, phased draws, multi-unit variations—while keeping the interface uncluttered. You focus on craftsmanship, we handle the data.
Create your free CountBricks trial at CountBricks.com/services and experience simply building on your next bid. Our onboarding team will import your price lists, set up assemblies and train staff in under one hour.
Simply building is more than a catchphrase—it’s a profitable way to work. When material costs fluctuate daily and clients expect lightning-fast quotes, contractors need an engine that turns conversation into construction documents. CountBricks provides the AI backbone so you can build smarter, bid faster and grow your residential business with confidence.
Contractors who master the basics of CountBricks often ask, “What’s next?” The answer lies in our advanced toolset, designed to keep projects lean without adding complexity.
Create assemblies that branch automatically. Example: if a homeowner selects quartz countertops, CountBricks can trigger matching splash tiles and premium edging, updating labour hours accordingly. • No forgotten extras • Faster change order approval
Material and labour costs vary by ZIP code. CountBricks factors local rate tables into every line item, ensuring your simply building promise holds whether you’re framing in the suburbs or downtown. • Protect margins • Avoid price disputes
Walk the job, dictate observations—“Existing joists 24 in on center, recommend LVL reinforcement”—and the note syncs to the task list. Estimators back in the office see updates instantly, turning site intel into accurate quotes.
Publicly funded projects may require detailed SOVs. CountBricks converts your estimate into draw schedules that align with lender requirements. • Eliminate spreadsheet macros • Speed up payments
A recent CountBricks client erected a 3,200 sq ft duplex on a tight nine-month timeline. By leveraging advanced simply building features they achieved:
• 12 % reduction in total material waste through precise takeoffs
• Two-week acceleration of framing start thanks to instant PO creation
• Zero rejected draws—SOV matched lender templates perfectly
If you’re already using CountBricks for core estimating, explore these advanced modules inside your dashboard or schedule a personalised walkthrough at CountBricks.com/consultation. Simply building doesn’t stop at fast quotes; it encompasses every stage from first sketch to final payment.
