Concrete Man Help Center & User Guide

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How to Create and Configure a Profile

Your Contractor Profile holds your company details, styling choices, review links, and payment terms. These are automatically integrated into all PDFs, estimates, and customer notifications.

1

Access the Profile Screen

Upon your first sign-in, you will be automatically prompted to add your business details. Otherwise, swipe open the Navigation Drawer from the left edge of the screen and select Profile.
2

Enter Business Information

Fill out your Company Name, Contractor Name, Email, Phone Number, and physical business Address. Ensure this info is accurate, as it populates the header of all printed documents.
3

Configure Social & Review Links

Input your Google Review Link and Facebook Review Link. The app automatically attaches these links to invoices to encourage clients to leave positive reviews.
4

Add Payment Instructions

Specify how you accept funds in the Payment Instructions box (e.g., "Zelle payments to payments@yourdomain.com" or bank wire routing). This notice displays at the bottom of estimates and invoices.
5

Customize Signature Preferences

Enter the Responsible Signee Name and choose a Signature Style (Plain, Cursive, or DR) to generate a sleek digital signing key. A live preview of your style is displayed.
6

Upload Company Logo & Save

Tap Upload Logo to select an image from your device gallery. Once finished, click Save Profile to apply your configuration system-wide.

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Pro Tip: Logo Sizing

For the cleanest look on printed proposals and contracts, upload a high-resolution transparent PNG or square aspect-ratio JPEG logo.

2

How to Add and Manage a Price List

Uploading a customized material and labor price list allows the built-in AI assistant to match spoken or typed project parameters with exact line-item costs, automating estimate calculations.

1

Navigate to Settings

Open the Navigation Drawer and tap Settings to access the configuration panel.
2

Upload File

Find the Price List Manager card. Tap the upload button to select a file. The app accepts standard CSV files, plain text lists, and spreadsheets.
3

AI Processing & Activation

Upon selection, the app automatically parses the raw spreadsheet and standardizes columns (Name, Category, Unit, Price) via internal rules. It is immediately designated as your active pricing catalog.

Default Catalog Reference

Item Name	Category	Unit	Default Price ($)
Concrete 3000 PSI	Concrete	cu.yd	180.00
Concrete 4000 PSI	Concrete	cu.yd	190.00
20-ft Steel #4 Rebar	Materials	stick	13.68
SB2 Road Base	Materials	ton	28.00
2x4x16 Board	Lumber	ea	5.98
Excavator Rental	Equipment	hour	110.00
Concrete Finisher	Labor	day	250.00
Concrete Haul Away	Labor	sq.ft	1.50

Name,Category,Unit,Price
Concrete 3000 PSI,Concrete,cu.yd,180.00
Concrete 4000 PSI,Concrete,cu.yd,190.00
20-ft Steel #4 Rebar,Materials,stick,13.68
SB2 Road Base,Materials,ton,28.00
2x4x16 Board,Lumber,ea,5.98
Excavator Rental,Equipment,hour,110.00
Concrete Finisher,Labor,day,250.00
Concrete Haul Away,Labor,sq.ft,1.50

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Important: Format Consistency

Keep column headers as Name,Category,Unit,Price in the first row. Use categories like "Materials", "Labor", "Equipment", or "Concrete" for the most reliable matches.

3

Main App Workflow: Running Your First Project

Before starting your first job, ensure that you have complete setup steps: purchased a subscription, fully filled out your Contractor Profile, and uploaded your custom pricing list. Once the setup is active, follow this daily workflow to manage projects:

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Pre-Flight Configuration Checklist

1. Get Subscription: Choose a local or cloud plan from the Store screen.
2. Setup Profile: Add company info, logos, payment notes, and signature styles.
3. Price List Upload: Set your base lumber, concrete, material, and labor rates in Settings.

1

Add a Customer

Slide open the drawer menu and select Add Customer. Enter the customer's name, phone number, email address, and job site address. Accurate fields are critical for mailing quotes, sending texts, and mapping local codes.
2

Add Job Info & Run AI Estimates

Go to the Add Job screen and select the customer. Enter the job title and write the requirements under Job Details (e.g. "Pour 10x12 patio"). You can tap the Microphone to record details via speech. Tap Save Job -> click AI Estimate to generate a complete itemized quote.
3

Get Customer & Contractor Signatures

While viewing customer details, use the built-in Signature Pad canvas for hands-on, touch screen signature capture. The app automatically signs off on your contractor signature and logs dates instantly to ensure legal sign-off.
4

Export & Share (Email or SMS)

Go to the Export Contract screen. Choose a layout (Classic, Minimal, Premium Branded), select the job, and click Generate Final PDF Contract. Click Email Contract or SMS Contract to deliver the signed proposal to the client instantly.

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How to Use the AI Estimator

The AI Assistant converts simple job descriptions—typed or spoken—into a detailed materials and labor estimate matching your customized active price book.

1

Select Customer & Create a Job

Go to the Add Job screen. Choose a customer, select the initial job status, and supply a job title.
2

Describe Work (Or Dictate by Voice)

Under Job Details, describe the job (e.g. "Pour a 20x30 slab, 4 inches thick with mesh rebar, base prep, and finishing labor"). You can tap the Microphone icon on the text field to dictate the details hands-free.
3

Trigger AI Processing

Tap Save Job. In the popup modal, select AI Estimate. The system will review your notes and search your active price catalog.
4

Review the Proposed Bid

A **Quote Review Dialog** displays the proposed itemized quantities and totals. It will apply your settings-configured markups, waste percentages, and deposit requirements.
5

Confirm and Append

Click Accept. The details will automatically append as a clean line-item cost summary inside the job's details, saving the quote.

5

How to Export and Share Contracts

Package completed estimates into professional, branded client contracts. You can email, text, or print PDFs immediately.

1

Select Template Layout

Open the Navigation Drawer and tap Export Contract. Select from design themes including Classic Contractor, Minimal One Page Estimate, or Premium Branded Proposal.
2

Select Job & Review Live Preview

Select the desired Job. A live preview of the layout (including customer names, job terms, and logos) updates instantly on-screen.
3

Generate PDF File

Tap Generate Final PDF Contract. This creates the PDF, integrates any site photos, and uploads a backup to cloud storage. You can click Preview PDF to inspect the document full-screen.
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Share with Client
Choose a delivery method:
- Email Contract: Auto-opens your email application with the customer's email prefilled and the PDF attached.
- SMS Contract: Opens your default messaging app to text a sharing link directly.
- Print PDF Contract: Launches the Android system print manager to connect to active hardware.

6

How to Cancel My Subscription

Subscription transactions are handled securely by Google Play. You can manage or cancel your account tier at any time through Google Play Account Settings.

1

Open Google Play

On your Android device, open the Google Play Store application.
2

Go to Subscriptions Settings

Tap your Google account profile icon (top right corner). Select Payments & subscriptions, then click Subscriptions.
3

Select Concrete Man & Terminate

Find the active subscription labeled Concrete Man. Tap Cancel subscription at the bottom of the details card, select a reason, and confirm. Your subscription features will remain active until the end of your current billing period.