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What is BRCKS?
BRCKS is construction project management software where you chat with your team, trades and clients and it files the job behind the conversation.
Photos sent in a project chat are filed to that project, and messages that look like actions are offered back as suggested tasks, snags or calendar events. The result is a record of the job that nobody had to write up by hand.
Who is BRCKS for?
It is built for UK builders, trades and construction teams, and for the subcontractors and clients they work with.
Its site lists builders, electricians, plumbers, HVAC engineers, solar installers, AV teams, maintenance firms, commercial fit-out, insurance restoration and fire safety remediation among the trades it serves.
How does BRCKS work?
The site team chats in BRCKS Chat, the office manages the job in BRCKS Web, and subcontractors and clients stay on WhatsApp.
You can also bring an existing WhatsApp group into BRCKS Chat.
- BRCKS Chat is the mobile app for the site team, with one-to-one, group and project chats.
- BRCKS Web is the browser app for the office, showing all projects, snags and tasks in one place.
- BRCKS on WhatsApp lets subcontractors and clients log snags, photos, sign-offs, tasks and checklists with simple messages, and replies come back through WhatsApp.
What can BRCKS do?
It turns site conversations into a filed record of the job and keeps the open work in one list.
- One-tap filing of snags, orders and site visits from chat to the right job
- A single open-items list per job covering snags, checklist items and orders
- Project photos filed automatically, with a site map of where they were taken
- The latest drawings and key project information, such as gate and Wi-Fi codes, in one place
- A shared team calendar for site visits and deadlines
- A team diary, documents and project management in the web app
Do subcontractors and clients need to install BRCKS?
No. Subcontractors and clients work in WhatsApp, with nothing to install, and they are free.
They are invited to every job and send updates by message, which feed into the same job record. Team members can tick off items from BRCKS Chat, and the replies return through WhatsApp.
How much does BRCKS cost?
Solo is £20 a month for one user and Teams is £40 per seat a month, both billed annually and excluding VAT. Subcontractors and clients are free.
Monthly billing is £25 for Solo and £50 per seat for Teams. You can start free and there is no minimum contract. Larger firms can contact BRCKS directly.
Alternatives to BRCKS
Builders usually run jobs with WhatsApp groups, a larger construction platform, or both. BRCKS keeps the chat and adds a filed record of the job behind it.
- WhatsAppA free messaging app that many site teams already use for group chats and photos.whatsapp.com ↗
- ProcoreA large construction management platform for contractors and owners.procore.com ↗
- FieldwireA field management app for tasks, plans and punch lists on construction sites.fieldwire.com ↗
How BRCKS compares
| Option | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| BRCKS | UK builders and trades who already run jobs by chat and want the record filed for them | A new product focused on the UK, with paid seats for the core team |
| Quick, free communication that everyone already has | It does not file photos, snags or diary entries to a job, so the record stays in the chat history | |
| Procore | Bigger projects that need full project management tooling | A heavier tool that takes more setup than a chat-based app |
| Fieldwire | Task and drawing management for field teams | Built around its own app rather than a chat people already use |
BRCKS is the simplest fit if your team already lives in chat and you want snags, photos and the site diary filed without extra admin. If you run large projects that need full construction management tooling, a platform such as Procore or Fieldwire may suit you better.
Questions people ask about BRCKS
What is BRCKS?
Construction project management software where you chat with your team, trades and clients and BRCKS files the job behind it, from the site diary to snags and photos.
Who is BRCKS for?
UK builders, trades and construction teams, and the subcontractors and clients they work with.
Is BRCKS free?
You can start free. Paid plans are £20 a month for one user and £40 per seat a month for teams, billed annually and excluding VAT. Subcontractors and clients are free.
Does BRCKS work with WhatsApp?
Yes. Subcontractors and clients can log snags, photos, sign-offs, tasks and checklists by WhatsApp message, and you can bring an existing WhatsApp group into BRCKS Chat.
Do my subcontractors need an app?
No. They use WhatsApp and there is nothing to install.
Which devices does BRCKS run on?
BRCKS Chat is available for iPhone and Android, and BRCKS Web runs in a browser.
What does BRCKS file automatically?
Photos sent in a project chat are filed to that project. Messages that look like actions are offered back as suggested tasks, snags or calendar events.
Can I see all my jobs in one place?
Yes. BRCKS Web shows all projects, snags and tasks in one place, with team chat, the team diary, documents and key information.
Is there a minimum contract?
No. Its site says you can start free with no minimum contract.
What are the alternatives to BRCKS?
You can use a larger construction platform such as Procore or Fieldwire, a builder-focused tool such as Buildertrend, or keep running jobs in WhatsApp groups. BRCKS publishes its own comparison pages for several of these.
How does BRCKS compare with using WhatsApp alone?
WhatsApp is free and familiar, but photos, snags and diary entries stay in the chat history. BRCKS keeps the chat habit and files the job record behind it.
