AI CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING

AI That Helps Turn Construction Plans Into Estimates

Vega uses AI-assisted plan analysis to help contractors identify measurable construction scope, organize quantities by trade, and turn those quantities into editable estimates with labor, materials and pricing.

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B. Pantry53 sqftMudroom82 sqft1/2 Bath31 sqftOffice121 sqftKitchen193 sqftDining121 sqftLiving Room277 sqftEntry Corridor115 sqftPrimary Bed131 sqftPrimary Closet78 sqftPrimary Bath80 sqftFront Porch318 sqftBack Deck358 sqft

ROOM TAKEOFF

B. Pantry
53 sqft
Mudroom
82 sqft
1/2 Bath
31 sqft
Office
121 sqft
Kitchen
193 sqft
Dining
121 sqft
Living Room
277 sqft
Entry Corridor
115 sqft
Primary Bed
131 sqft
Primary Closet
78 sqft
Primary Bath
80 sqft
Front Porch
318 sqft
Back Deck
358 sqft
Conditioned1,282 sqft
REAL TRACED PLAN
14 rooms · 1,282 sqft
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AI-assisted plan analysis
Rooms, dimensions & scope
Editable estimates
Quantities, labor & pricing
FROM DRAWINGS TO ESTIMATING DATA

From Construction Drawings to Estimating Data

Vega walks the plans through a structured workflow — from uploaded drawing to organized estimating data the estimator can review and edit.

STEP 01

Upload Plans

The contractor provides the construction drawings available for the job.

STEP 02

Vega Analyzes

AI-assisted analysis identifies measurable project information and construction scope shown in the plans.

STEP 03

Organize by Trade

Relevant quantities are organized for the trade being estimated — walls, slabs, areas, runs, counts.

STEP 04

Build the Estimate

Quantities feed into labor, materials and pricing that the estimator can review and edit.

AI assists the estimator. The estimator remains in control of review and judgment.

REAL PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION

See What Vega Found

This is a real traced plan — not a fabricated screenshot. Vega identified rooms, measured areas, and organized the takeoff from a residential permit set. On mobile, the floor plan and takeoff results stack so both stay readable.

B. Pantry53 sqftMudroom82 sqft1/2 Bath31 sqftOffice121 sqftKitchen193 sqftDining121 sqftLiving Room277 sqftEntry Corridor115 sqftPrimary Bed131 sqftPrimary Closet78 sqftPrimary Bath80 sqftFront Porch318 sqftBack Deck358 sqft

ROOM TAKEOFF

B. Pantry
53 sqft
Mudroom
82 sqft
1/2 Bath
31 sqft
Office
121 sqft
Kitchen
193 sqft
Dining
121 sqft
Living Room
277 sqft
Entry Corridor
115 sqft
Primary Bed
131 sqft
Primary Closet
78 sqft
Primary Bath
80 sqft
Front Porch
318 sqft
Back Deck
358 sqft
Conditioned1,282 sqft

Illustrative plan traced from a real permit set. Room areas are as printed on the drawing's schedule.

TRADE-SPECIFIC ESTIMATING

Construction Estimating Isn't One AI Problem

Different trades need different information from the same plans. Framing needs walls and openings. Concrete needs slabs and reinforcement. Flooring needs room areas. Vega is built around trade-specific estimating, not one generic calculation.

Framing

Walls, openings, floor systems, roof framing and associated materials.

Concrete

Slabs, footings, foundations, reinforcement and concrete quantities.

Excavation

Site conditions, excavation quantities and earthwork-related scope.

Drywall

Walls, ceilings, board quantities and related finish scope.

Flooring

Room areas, flooring types, transitions and associated materials.

Roofing

Roof areas and roofing-system components represented by the project.

HVAC

Mechanical-plan information where available and project information relevant to HVAC estimating.

Plumbing

Plumbing-plan information where available and relevant fixture and project information.

Vega supports the major construction trades. Not every trade applies to every plan type.

REVIEWABILITY

AI Should Help You Estimate—Not Hide the Estimate

Vega doesn't ask contractors to blindly trust a number. It helps expose the information behind the estimate so the estimator can review the work, make corrections, and keep control of the final output.

Visible quantities

See the rooms, areas, and counts behind each line item.

Editable estimate information

Correct dimensions and quantities directly on the canvas.

Room and project context

Review the rooms and scope the estimate is built from.

Manual correction

Override any value when site conditions differ from the plan.

CONCEPTUAL WORKFLOW

Quantities

Rooms, areas, lengths and counts from the plan

Review

Estimator inspects the quantities and scope

Adjust

Correct or override any value on the canvas

Estimate

Reviewed quantities feed into labor, materials and pricing

Conceptual review workflow — not a product screenshot.

QUANTITY TO COST

Takeoff Is Only the Beginning

Measuring the plans is useful, but contractors ultimately need a price. Vega connects measured construction information with materials, labor, pricing, and estimate line items the estimator can adjust.

Measured Quantities
Areas
Lengths
Counts
Rooms
Materials + Labor + Pricing
Material quantities
Labor tasks & hours
Estimate line items
Contractor adjustments
Estimate & Proposal
Reviewable estimate
Client proposal
Scope of work
Secure quote & approval

Once the estimate is ready, contractors can prepare a client proposal, review the scope of work, send a secure quote, and collect client approval.

HUMAN CONTROL

Built for Estimators Who Want Control

AI-generated information should be reviewed. Vega keeps the estimator in control at every step — nothing is locked behind the AI output.

Editable quantities

Adjust room dimensions and quantities directly on the takeoff canvas.

Editable pricing

Review and modify material and labor costs in the estimate.

Scope review

Walk the estimate and scope before it becomes the basis for a bid.

Manual corrections

Override any value when site conditions differ from the plan.

Visible estimating context

Review the quantities and project information used to build the estimate.

Estimator judgment

Vega assists — it does not replace the judgment estimating requires.

WHO IT'S FOR

AI Estimating for the People Who Build

SUBCONTRACTORS

Focus on your trade

Turn plans into trade-specific quantities, labor, materials, and a bid-ready estimate for the work you perform.

Trade-specific quantities
Labor & materials for your scope
Bid-ready output

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Work across scopes

Bring multiple trades into one estimating workflow and build broader project estimates from plan to reviewable output.

Multiple trades in one estimate
Consistent workflow across scopes
Reviewable before bid

PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATORS

Retain review and control

Use AI-assisted extraction and estimating information while keeping review, correction, and judgment in your hands.

AI-assisted extraction
Reviewable quantities & pricing
Estimator judgment retained
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AI construction estimating?

AI construction estimating uses artificial intelligence to help contractors turn construction drawings into measurable quantities, takeoffs, labor, materials, pricing, and editable estimates. Vega is built around that workflow — AI assists with plan analysis and quantity extraction while the estimator reviews and controls the output.

Can AI create a construction estimate from plans?

Yes. Upload a plan and Vega uses AI-assisted analysis to identify rooms, areas, dimensions, and measurable scope shown in the drawings. The results are presented on a canvas where you can review and correct them before they feed into an estimate with labor, materials, and pricing.

Does AI replace a construction estimator?

No. Vega assists the estimator by accelerating parts of the workflow — reading plans, identifying scope, and building initial takeoffs. Review and judgment are still required, and all quantities and pricing remain editable. Vega is built for estimators who want control, not a black box.

Can Vega perform construction takeoffs?

Yes. Vega reads the floor plan to extract rooms, areas, and dimensions, and organizes the results by trade. The takeoff is shown on a canvas where you can review and correct room boundaries and quantities before they feed into the estimate.

Can I edit an AI-generated estimate?

Yes. Quantities and room dimensions are editable on the takeoff canvas, and costs are editable in the estimate. Corrections are saved and used to improve future extractions. Nothing is locked behind the AI output.

Does Vega work for subcontractors and general contractors?

Both. Subcontractors can focus on trade-specific quantities, labor, materials, and bid preparation. General contractors can bring multiple scopes into one estimating workflow. Vega offers plans for each role.

What construction trades can Vega estimate?

Vega is built around trade-specific estimating for trades including framing, concrete, drywall, flooring, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, and more. Not every trade applies to every plan type.

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Turn Plans Into Estimates With Vega

Upload a construction plan, review the quantities Vega identifies, and build an estimate you can adjust before it goes to your client.

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SAMPLE RESULTS
Living Room
320 sqft
Kitchen
180 sqft
Master Bed
224 sqft
Bathroom
85 sqft
Rooms
7
Total Area
2,847 sqft