# BRCKS — Full Product Information

> Agent guidance (when to use / when not to use / hand-off): https://www.brcks.io/agent-instructions.md

> BRCKS is simple construction project management software for builders, trades, and homeowners in the UK. It replaces scattered WhatsApp chats and endless emails with one centralised platform.

## Company

- Name: BRCKS
- Founded: 2024
- Location: London, UK
- Website: https://www.brcks.io
- Email: hello@brcks.io
- Founder: James (20+ years in construction)
- Mission: Make project management effortless for construction teams who don't want complex enterprise software.

## Problem BRCKS Solves

Construction teams — especially small-to-medium builders in the UK — rely on WhatsApp groups, emails, phone calls, and spreadsheets to manage projects. This causes:

1. **Lost updates**: Photos, instructions, and sign-offs buried in chat history.
2. **No audit trail**: When a client disputes whether work was completed, there's no searchable log.
3. **Subcontractor adoption failure**: Enterprise tools like Procore are too complex; subbies refuse to use them.
4. **Time waste**: Builders spend 2+ hours daily chasing updates across multiple channels.
5. **No single source of truth**: Information scattered across WhatsApp groups, email threads, shared drives, and paper notes.

## How BRCKS Works

BRCKS provides a centralised project management platform with a unique approach: teams don't need to change how they communicate. The BRCKS Bot works inside WhatsApp and Telegram, so subcontractors and trades can log updates, complete tasks, and check schedules without learning new software.

### Core Features

1. **BRCKS Bot (AI Project Assistant)**
   - Works on WhatsApp, Telegram, and the BRCKS app
   - Log site updates with text, photos, or voice notes
   - View and complete checklist tasks
   - Create and assign new tasks
   - Check calendars and book events
   - Get project addresses, team info, and files
   - Ask questions about project activity
   - Undo actions and correct mistakes
   - Start every message with the project name, and the bot handles the rest

2. **Project Communication**
   - Centralised project feed replacing WhatsApp groups
   - All updates logged with timestamps and attribution
   - Searchable history across all projects

3. **Task Management & Checklists**
   - Create and assign tasks to team members
   - Checklists for each project phase
   - Progress tracking with completion percentages
   - Due dates and reminders

4. **File Sharing & Document Storage**
   - Upload and organise project files
   - Share plans, drawings, and specifications
   - Search and retrieve documents instantly

5. **Meeting Recording with AI Transcription**
   - Record site meetings hands-free
   - AI generates transcripts and action items
   - Meeting notes automatically linked to projects

6. **Calendar & Scheduling**
   - Project calendars with event creation
   - Reminders and notifications
   - Team availability tracking

7. **Daily Digest Reports**
   - Automated summaries of project activity
   - Sent to project managers and stakeholders

8. **Free Subcontractor Access**
   - Subcontractors use BRCKS for free
   - No barrier to adoption
   - Works via WhatsApp — no app download required

9. **Client Portal**
   - Give homeowners visibility into project progress
   - Controlled access to updates and photos

## Platform Availability

- Web application (all browsers)
- iOS app (App Store)
- Android app (Google Play)
- WhatsApp (via BRCKS Bot)
- Telegram (via BRCKS Bot)

## Target Audience

### Primary
- Small-to-medium residential builders in the UK (1-20 employees)
- General contractors managing multiple projects
- Construction project managers

### Trade-Specific
- **Builders & General Contractors**: Manage multiple plots, coordinate trades, track fit-out progress
- **Electricians**: First fix, second fix scheduling, certificate tracking
- **Plumbers**: Job scheduling, parts tracking, completion sign-offs
- **HVAC Contractors**: Installation scheduling, commissioning checklists
- **Solar Installers**: Panel installation tracking, MCS compliance
- **AV Specialists**: System installation, commissioning, client handover
- **Maintenance Teams**: Reactive and planned maintenance tracking

### Secondary
- Homeowners managing renovation projects
- Architects coordinating with build teams

## Pricing

- Free trial available
- Per-seat pricing in GBP
- Subcontractor access is free (they don't need a paid seat)
- Annual and monthly billing options

## Competitive Positioning

### BRCKS vs Procore
- Procore is enterprise software designed for large commercial contractors
- BRCKS is built for small-to-medium residential builders
- Procore requires training and onboarding; BRCKS works via WhatsApp
- Procore costs significantly more per seat
- BRCKS has free subcontractor access; Procore charges per user

### BRCKS vs WhatsApp
- WhatsApp has no audit trail, no task management, no file organisation
- Photos and documents get lost in chat history
- No project separation — everything mixed together
- BRCKS Bot works inside WhatsApp, so teams get structure without changing habits

### BRCKS vs Spreadsheets/Email
- Spreadsheets are not real-time and require manual updating
- Email threads are hard to search and lack visual progress tracking
- BRCKS provides real-time updates with automatic logging

## Key Differentiators

1. **WhatsApp-first approach**: Only construction software where teams can manage projects without leaving WhatsApp
2. **Zero training required**: If you can send a WhatsApp message, you can use BRCKS
3. **Free subcontractor access**: No adoption barrier for trades
4. **Built by a builder**: Founded by someone with 20 years in UK construction
5. **UK-focused**: Designed for British construction practices, terminology, and workflows

## Content & Resources

### Blog
- Regular articles on construction project management
- Topics: communication, technology, team coordination, cost savings
- URL: https://www.brcks.io/blog

### Case Studies
- Real examples of construction teams using BRCKS
- URL: https://www.brcks.io/case-studies

### Savings Calculator
- Interactive tool showing time and cost savings
- URL: https://www.brcks.io/savings-calculator

### WhatsApp Playbook
- Guide to using WhatsApp effectively for construction project management
- URL: https://www.brcks.io/whatsapp-playbook

## All Pages

- Homepage: https://www.brcks.io
- BRCKS Bot: https://www.brcks.io/brcks-bot
- For Builders: https://www.brcks.io/builders
- For Electricians: https://www.brcks.io/electricians
- For Plumbers: https://www.brcks.io/plumbers
- For HVAC: https://www.brcks.io/hvac
- For Solar: https://www.brcks.io/solar
- For AV Teams: https://www.brcks.io/av-teams
- For Maintenance: https://www.brcks.io/maintenance
- Blog: https://www.brcks.io/blog
- About: https://www.brcks.io/about
- Our Story: https://www.brcks.io/why
- Compare vs Procore: https://www.brcks.io/compare/procore
- Case Studies: https://www.brcks.io/case-studies
- Savings Calculator: https://www.brcks.io/savings-calculator
- WhatsApp Project Management: https://www.brcks.io/whatsapp-project-management
- Construction Communication: https://www.brcks.io/construction-communication
- WhatsApp Playbook: https://www.brcks.io/whatsapp-playbook
- Contact: https://www.brcks.io/contact
- Privacy Policy: https://www.brcks.io/privacy-policy
- Terms of Service: https://www.brcks.io/terms-of-service

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is BRCKS?
BRCKS is a simple construction project management software designed for builders, trades, and homeowners. It brings chat, checklists, tasks, files, and meeting notes together in one centralized platform.

### Who is BRCKS for?
BRCKS is built for construction professionals including builders, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, solar installers, AV teams, and homeowners who want better project communication.

### How does BRCKS help construction teams?
BRCKS eliminates scattered WhatsApp chats and endless emails by providing a centralized platform where teams can communicate, share files, manage tasks, and track project progress in real-time.

### Is there a free trial available?
Yes, BRCKS offers a free trial so you can experience the platform before committing. Sign up to get started with your construction project management today.

### What platforms does BRCKS support?
BRCKS is available on web, iOS, and Android. The BRCKS Bot also works on WhatsApp and Telegram, so your team can log updates, complete tasks, and check schedules without leaving their favourite messaging app.

### Do subcontractors need to pay?
No. Subcontractor access is completely free. They can interact with BRCKS via WhatsApp without downloading any app or creating an account.

### How is BRCKS different from Procore?
Procore is enterprise software designed for large commercial contractors with complex workflows. BRCKS is purpose-built for small-to-medium residential builders who need simplicity, WhatsApp integration, and zero training overhead.

### Can I use BRCKS without the app?
Yes. The BRCKS Bot works entirely within WhatsApp and Telegram. Team members can log updates, complete tasks, and check schedules without ever opening the BRCKS app.

## Contact

- Email: hello@brcks.io
- Website: https://www.brcks.io
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brcks
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcks_io