How Brechbill LLC Mastered Job Costing with Precise Builder

It’s a fact all exterior contractors face. Profits get lost in the gap between the office and the field—and it was no different for the teams at Brechbill LLC.

However, this family-owned business found a solution. And now, with Precise Builder used for all of their home builds, remodels, and interior work, they’ve streamlined their day-to-day, boosted profit margins, and work with far greater peace of mind—despite some initial challenges.

Here’s the low-down. 

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Overcoming the Learning Curve

There’s no getting around it. Learning new software takes time. And Brechbill LLC admits that the initial transition took dedication from the whole team for about three to six months before everyone was comfortable..

But since then, their teams are loving the new workflow. Brechbill LLC also notes that the Precise Builder platform has evolved significantly since they first adopted it, and every update has made the software more user-friendly and easier to use.

As for the initial learning curve, Brechbill credits the assistance of the Precise Builder support team in helping them incorporate the software in every aspect of their build from the office to the field.

"The support provided by Dan Lapp and the software team is really good."

• Tim Brechbill, Owner of Brechbill LLC

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Streamlining Field Communication

One of the most immediate impacts of Precise Builder for Brechbill happened on the job site. Field crews loved having clear visibility of the scope of work, and much of the ambiguity surrounding projects and daily tasks was removed.

The software also transformed individual workflows. One of Brechbill’s team members, Tony, used to prefer the old-school method: "just going out and getting the job done" without administrative fuss. However, after adopting Precise Builder’s Daily Logs and Time Tracking, Tony admits his workflow has improved dramatically—and the results speak for themselves.

• Reduced Micromanagement: The office no longer needs to constantly text crews for updates
• Better Onsite Decision Making: Field workers have the information they need right at their fingertips
• Accurate Tracking: Daily logs provide a real-time pulse on job progress

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Data-Driven Decisions and Peace of Mind

For Brechbill LLC, the standout feature of Precise Builder is the robust Job Costing capability. They can now see exactly where a project’s money is going—providing a level of security they previously lacked.

The company also closely monitors their profit margins on all ongoing projects. Instead of guessing at the end of a quarter, they now course correct in real-time—and the numbers don’t lie.

"Precise Builder allows us to see at a glance whether [a job] is working or not. You have to have the data to know costs per job and profit margins in order to correct things and know where things need to be changed."

• Tim Brechbill, Owner of Brechbill LLC

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The Verdict

When asked what Brechbill LLC would say to a contractor on the fence about Precise Builder, they call it a "no-brainer."

Brechbill LLC is now fully invested in the future of the platform and working with the development team to refine the mobile app experience—helping our engineers bring full power of the desktop software to their smartphones. 

All in, Precise Builder hasn’t just organized  Brechbill LLC’s paperwork…

It’s secured their profitability.