For most residential projects, timber represents 15-30 % of total build cost. Mis-tracking even a small percentage can erode margins, delay schedules, and create frustrating paperwork. CountBricks timber accounting software is purpose-built for framing crews, carpenters, and project managers who live and breathe stud counts, lintel lengths, and truss lead times.
Traditional accounting packages force construction teams to jump between spreadsheets, supplier portals, and generic ledgers. CountBricks replaces that patchwork with an integrated flow:
• Voice-driven measurement captures timber quantities while you read the plan aloud on site
• AI takeoff translates blueprint scale into exact linear metres and board counts
• Real-time materials database pulls live pricing for every stud, joist, and LVL beam
• Cost codes auto-assign labour, plant, and subcontract lines so your P&L stays construction-ready
• Instant invoices mirror the estimate, eliminating double data entry and reconciliation headaches
Lumber volatility is the new normal. CountBricks connects directly to major New Zealand timber merchants, refreshing rates every hour. When prices spike overnight you receive an automated alert and a suggested variation ready for the client’s signature. The result is simple: you protect margin without spending half a day on the phone.
• Framers call measurements into a mobile device—no keyboards, no clipboards
• Project managers review AI-generated quantities in CountBricks.com/services dashboard
• The system allocates off-cuts to the next task, reducing waste allowance by up to 7 %
• Purchase orders sync straight to timber yards; confirmed dockets flow back as received quantities
• Accounting exports push to MYOB, Xero, or your chosen ERP with one click
While timber is the hero, residential builders still juggle cladding, fixings, roofing, and finishing trades. CountBricks records every cost centre in the same ledger, giving you a single cash-flow forecast. Cash burn can be viewed by week, by cost code, or by supplier so you never lose sight of retained earnings.
• Set preferred timber lengths in company settings to minimise on-site cutting
• Use the voice memo feature to tag complex load-bearing walls for engineer sign-off
• Activate automatic variation generation—CountBricks drafts the change order in seconds
• Upload supplier price files monthly to benchmark live market feeds
• Link project schedules; CountBricks highlights when timber deliveries clash with slab pours
A mid-sized framing contractor approached CountBricks after margin slippage on their first three lots. Within two weeks they moved from spreadsheets to our timber accounting software. Key outcomes:
• 12 % reduction in waste through smarter length selection
• Live cost variance reports flagged a $28k lumber price increase—captured as a client variation inside 24 hours
• Accounts admin time cut from eight hours to ninety minutes per fortnight
Explore similar success stories at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
1. Book a 30-minute discovery call via CountBricks.com/consultation
2. Upload current project drawings; AI takeoff runs instantly
3. Import supplier price lists or pull live feeds
4. Review the automatically generated estimate and cost codes
5. Click “Send Invoice” and watch payment terms populate directly from company defaults
CountBricks stores every timber docket, client approval, and variation in a secure audit trail. When warranty claims or council inspections arise, you can surface the entire timber chain of custody in seconds—no ring binders required.
CountBricks timber accounting software turns chaotic timber spending into predictable line items. Whether you frame a single architectural home or 100 townhouses a year, the platform scales with your crew. Visit CountBricks.com/services to schedule a live demo today.
The job site is loud, messy, and often without reliable Wi-Fi. CountBricks solves this by letting supervisors speak directly into their phone while pacing out a wall plate. The software converts spoken dimensions into structured data, instantly linking each measurement to a cost code.
1. Say “Exterior wall, 12.4 metres, 90 mm stud, 2.4 high.”
2. CountBricks recognises the component, volume, and material spec.
3. The line item appears on screen with real-time unit cost pulled from your preferred merchant.
4. A running total updates, showing variance against the budget allowance.
• Hands-free entry reduces transcription errors by up to 92 %
• Foremen stay on the tools instead of hunting for a laptop
• Data feeds straight to the accountant, removing duplicate entry
CountBricks isn’t an isolated module—it powers the entire project engine. Timber usage feeds the scheduling board, so when framing wraps early the drywall crew receives automatic SMS notifications. Supplier lead times inform cash-flow projections, giving directors a six-week view of liquidity.
If your current workflow still involves paper tally sheets, it’s time to modernise. Book a walkthrough at CountBricks.com/consultation and see how easy it is to migrate your active projects without downtime. Your first invoice—fully reconciled with timber deliveries—can be out the door within 48 hours.
