Different Trades Need Different Estimates

Yes. Each trade has its own estimating logic — drywall measures wall and ceiling surface area, flooring measures floor areas, electrical counts devices, and roofing adjusts for pitch. Vega applies trade-specific workflows rather than treating every scope the same.

Vega supports trade-specific estimating for framing, concrete, drywall, flooring, electrical, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, tile, insulation, excavation, masonry, doors, windows, cabinetry, and more — 30 trades across site work, structure, envelope, interior finishes, MEP, and specialty scopes.

Yes. Subcontractors can select a single trade and work through the takeoff, quantities, materials, labor, and pricing for that scope. See the subcontractor workflow for details.

Yes. General contractors can estimate multiple trades on the same project and carry them into a single proposal. See the general contractor workflow for details.

Yes. Each trade estimate includes material quantities and labor, with unit costs and line-item pricing that remain editable. You can see and adjust what drives the cost.

Yes. Quantities, pricing, and scope can be reviewed and overridden. You can see the measured quantities on the takeoff canvas and adjust them before the estimate is finalized.

Yes. The reviewed estimate carries into a proposal with sections, line items, your branding, and a secure client link. A draft scope of work can be generated from the proposal content for your review.