Vendor Categories and Trades

Standard trade categories for organizing your subcontractors and suppliers.

Standard Trade Categories

OwnerDraw organizes vendors by their trade specialty:

  • **Excavation** — Site clearing, grading, and earthwork
  • **Concrete** — Foundations, flatwork, and masonry
  • **Framing** — Structural framing and carpentry
  • **Roofing** — Roof installation and repair
  • **Plumbing** — Water supply, drainage, and fixtures
  • **Electrical** — Wiring, panels, and fixtures
  • **HVAC** — Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
  • **Insulation** — Wall, ceiling, and floor insulation
  • **Drywall** — Hanging, taping, and finishing
  • **Painting** — Interior and exterior painting
  • **Flooring** — All flooring types
  • **Cabinets & Countertops** — Kitchen and bath cabinetry
  • **Landscaping** — Exterior landscaping and hardscaping

> TIP: Build relationships with reliable subs. The best subcontractors are booked months in advance. Start reaching out during the planning phase, not when you need them to start tomorrow.