FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Estimate More of the Project From One Set of Plans

Use Vega to turn construction plans into reviewable takeoffs and estimates across multiple trades—then refine quantities, labor, materials, pricing and scope before the proposal goes to your client.

CONCEPTUAL · ONE PROJECT, MULTIPLE TRADES
CONSTRUCTION PLANS
One Project
Excavation
Concrete
Framing
Roofing
Drywall
Flooring
HVAC
Plumbing
Combined Project Estimate

Conceptual workflow — not a product screenshot.

Upload Plans
Multiple Trades
Review Estimate
Send Proposal
MULTI-TRADE ESTIMATING

One Project. Multiple Trades. One Estimating Workflow.

General contractors often need to understand scope across many trades rather than estimating a single isolated scope. Vega estimates multiple trades from the same set of construction plans within one project — so trade estimates stay organized together instead of scattered across disconnected tools.

Excavation

Concrete

Framing

Roofing

Drywall

Flooring

HVAC

Plumbing

Representative trades — not every trade applies to every plan type. The GC selects the trades relevant to the project.

PLAN TO ESTIMATE

Start With the Plans. Build Toward the Estimate.

The GC workflow moves from plans to a combined project estimate — with review and correction along the way, not a black-box total.

Construction Plans

Takeoff

Review & Correct

Trade Estimates

Combined Project Estimate

Conceptual workflow — the GC reviews and corrects before trade estimates combine into the project estimate.

ESTIMATE VISIBILITY

See More Than a Bottom-Line Number

A GC needs to understand what drives the estimate — not simply receive an unexplained total. Vega shows the quantities, costs and scope behind the number, organized by trade and project.

Quantities

Areas, lengths and counts organized by trade and room — not a single unexplained number.

Material quantities

Material scope shown per trade so you can see what drives material cost.

Labor

Labor cost shown per trade alongside material, so the labor basis is visible.

Pricing

Unit costs and line-item pricing remain editable — you can see and adjust the numbers.

Trade totals

Each trade carries its own subtotal, material and labor totals within the project estimate.

Markup & overhead

Overhead, profit and contingency can be accounted for alongside the underlying project costs.

Adjustments

Quantities, pricing and scope can be overridden where field conditions or judgment differ.

Scope

The scope behind the estimate is reviewable — so the number is connected to the work it represents.

CONTRACTOR CONTROL

AI-Assisted Estimating With Contractor Review

Vega is designed to assist the estimating process while keeping review and editing with the contractor. The estimate is reviewed and adjusted before it becomes the bid or the client proposal.

Review quantities

See the measured quantities on the takeoff canvas before they carry into the estimate.

Correct takeoff information

Adjust room boundaries and override quantities where the drawing or site conditions differ.

Adjust estimate values

Edit labor, material and pricing inputs per line item — the estimate updates accordingly.

Review scope

Walk the scope of work before it becomes the client-facing proposal.

Review before client delivery

Review the estimate and scope before sending the client-facing proposal.

CONCEPTUAL REVIEW PROCESS

Review quantities

See measured quantities on the takeoff canvas

Correct takeoff

Adjust boundaries or override quantities where needed

Adjust estimate

Edit labor, material and pricing inputs per line item

Approve

Reviewed estimate carries into the proposal

Conceptual review process — not a product screenshot.

ESTIMATE TO PROPOSAL

Turn the Reviewed Estimate Into a Client-Ready Proposal

The reviewed estimate carries into a proposal workflow — with scope, client delivery and digital acceptance — so the GC can move from estimate to client without rebuilding the information.

Proposal creation

The reviewed estimate carries into a structured proposal with sections, line items and branding.

Scope of work

A draft scope is generated from the proposal content — you review and edit it before sending.

Client delivery

A secure proposal link is sent to the client — they review it without needing an account.

Client review

The client views the proposal online, sees the scope and pricing, and reviews the terms.

Digital acceptance

The client accepts by typing their name — the acceptance is recorded with a timestamp and audit trail.

Scope of work — contractor-reviewed

Vega can generate a draft scope of work from the proposal content — including inclusions, exclusions and assumptions. The draft is meant to be reviewed and edited by the contractor before sending. The contractor remains responsible for reviewing the contractual scope.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is estimating software for general contractors?

Estimating software for general contractors helps turn construction plans into structured estimates across multiple trades — quantities, labor, materials, pricing and scope — within one project workflow. Vega is built around that workflow, with review and editing at each step before the estimate becomes a client proposal.

Can Vega estimate multiple construction trades?

Yes. Vega estimates multiple trades from the same set of construction plans within one project. Trades including excavation, concrete, framing, roofing, drywall, flooring, HVAC and plumbing can be estimated together. Not every trade applies to every plan type — the GC selects the trades relevant to the project.

Can general contractors use Vega for construction takeoffs?

Yes. Vega reads construction plans and organizes takeoff quantities — areas, lengths, counts and room-organized scope — that feed into the estimate. The takeoff is shown on a canvas where you can review and correct it before it carries forward.

Can I review and edit Vega estimates?

Yes. Quantities, labor, material and pricing inputs are editable per line item. You can override measured values, adjust room boundaries, and refine scope where field conditions or judgment differ from the plan. The estimate updates accordingly.

Does Vega include labor and material costs?

Yes. Each trade estimate shows material cost and labor cost separately, along with a trade subtotal. At the project level, overhead, profit and contingency are shown as distinct lines on top of the base trade cost, so you can see what drives the total.

Can Vega create a proposal from an estimate?

Yes. The reviewed estimate carries into a structured proposal with sections, line items, branding, terms and payment terms. A secure proposal link is sent to the client, who can review it online and accept by typing their name — the acceptance is recorded with a timestamp and audit trail.

Can Vega help create a scope of work?

Yes. Vega can generate a draft scope of work from the proposal content — including inclusions, exclusions and assumptions. The draft is meant to be reviewed and edited by the contractor before sending. The contractor remains responsible for reviewing the contractual scope.

Can Vega read PDF construction plans?

Yes. Vega reads PDF construction plans, as well as PNG and JPG images. Upload a plan set and Vega analyzes the floor plans to extract rooms, areas and dimensions that feed into the takeoff and estimate.

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ESTIMATE YOUR NEXT PROJECT

Start With the Plans. Build the Estimate in Vega.

Upload a plan set and move from construction drawings to a reviewed, multi-trade estimate — then carry it into a client-ready proposal.

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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