How Redwell Enterprises Cut Estimating Time, Streamlined Operations, and Centralized Communication with Precise Builder

Benuel Lapp, owner of Redwell Enterprises, had a clear goal: streamline his business operations while maintaining high standards in craftsmanship and customer service. His company builds custom structures, and staying organized through the stages of estimating, planning, and executing is essential. With Precise Builder, Benuel found a single platform that helps him manage estimating, time tracking, scheduling, and communication with ease.

“Estimating is the only way we do it anymore. I really like that.”

From replacing paper-based systems and manual calculators to digitizing team workflows and customer communication, Precise Builder became a core part of how Redwell Enterprises operates every day.

Estimating Time Cut by More Than Half

Before switching to Precise Builder, Benuel relied on a combination of tablet apps and calculators to create job estimates. He manually typed in data and used a separate tool to present bids to customers. The process worked, but it was time consuming and prone to inefficiencies.

“I had a little app on my tablet, but I still had to type it and add it all up with a calculator.”

Now, Benuel builds estimates directly in Precise Builder using organized kits and real material costs. His team still uses actual material data, but now the process is cleaner, faster, and more professional. Each estimate is structured with precision and sent out to customers with confidence.

“We break it down in kits, and we like it.”

With the improved workflows, he estimates that what once took 8 to 10 hours can now be completed in 2 to 3 hours for comparable jobs.

“To do apples for apples, that’s probably about what it is. It cut estimating time in less than half, easy.”

Digital Time Tracking That’s Easy and Effective

Time tracking is another area where Precise Builder has become the standard for Redwell Enterprises. What was once done manually is now recorded digitally, giving Benuel full visibility into the hours worked across his crews.

“That’s the only way we’ve been doing our time anymore.”

Not only does this help with payroll and job cost accuracy, but it also keeps the entire team more accountable and connected. While Benuel is still working with his foremen to improve consistency in daily updates, the system has laid the groundwork for long-term improvements in team communication and tracking.

Learning the Platform Was Smooth and Intuitive

Despite not having experience with construction software before, Benuel picked up Precise Builder quickly. He credits the software’s intuitive design and his own practical mindset for getting started with minimal friction.

“I consider myself very dull at this stuff, so you know, yeah, I think it was easy.”

Job Scheduling, Messaging, and Customer Interaction All in One

Precise Builder gives Redwell Enterprises a centralized system for scheduling jobs and communicating with both crews and customers. Benuel uses the built-in calendar features to plan timelines and crew assignments. He also uses text messaging tools inside the platform to reach out to clients directly, keeping them in the loop throughout the project.

One standout feature for Benuel is the ability to include clickable links in his kit descriptions. He uses these to let clients explore specific products, such as railing systems or custom options.

“On my vinyl railing kit, I have a link on there that lets the customer explore the kit I’m pricing. That’s amazing. I love that.”

He has also started exploring the use of photos in work orders and customizing scopes of work, further enhancing how jobs are documented and shared with subcontractors.

Financial Integration That Connects the Dots

With QuickBooks integration now in place, Redwell Enterprises can manage estimating, hours tracking, and invoicing in a single streamlined workflow. This has been a major benefit, bringing clarity and consistency to the back-office processes.

“Now that we’re integrating with QuickBooks, it’s just all together. It’s really helped us.”

Invoices are tied directly to jobs, and the system eliminates double entry or confusion about which hours or costs belong to which phase of a project.

Always Improving and Easy to Grow With

Benuel appreciates how quickly the platform evolves. Every time an update rolls out, it brings features he didn’t know he needed until they showed up.

“Every time you have an update, I’m like, wow, that’s there. Why didn’t I think of that?”