FROM EXCEL TO EXCELLENCE IN PRECON

Prometheus Real Estate Group upgraded their cost estimation process by switching from spreadsheets to Zebel’s preconstruction software.

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FROM EXCEL TO EXCELLENCE IN PRECON

Company: Prometheus Real Estate Group

Prometheus Real Estate Group is the largest private owner of multi-family properties in the San Francisco Bay Area with a growing portfolio in the Portland and Seattle regions. Since its inception in 1965, Prometheus Real Estate Group has specialized in the acquisition, development, and management of high quality residential and commercial properties throughout the Western United States. Prometheus is a certified B Corporation, the largest multi-family company to receive this certification, and believes in Good Living for the Greater GoodTM.

Challenge

Prometheus embarked on a journey to elevate their preconstruction process, driven by a desire for continuous improvement and innovation. Despite their industry-leading status in technology adoption, they recognized an opportunity to further optimize their preconstruction phase for conceptual estimating, fueling their vision for more informed decisionmaking and project success.

Transitioning to Zebel proved to be a game-changer for Prometheus. The platform facilitated early conceptual estimates and provided an extensive archive for all their projects. The immediate value was evident in the database Zebel helped standardize, enabling easy comparisons and informed decision-making. Zebel's ability to centralize historical pricing data streamlined the process, eliminating the need to refer to multiple estimates and empowering both senior leaders and junior team members with quick access to vital information.

Solution

Zebel seamlessly integrated into Prometheus's workflow, filling a critical gap that other construction tech products failed to address. By understanding Prometheus's unique needs, the Zebel team created an estimating tool that exceeded expectations. The platform not only digitized Prometheus's Excel templates but also realized the machine Prometheus had envisioned—an intuitive, efficient, and centralized solution for cost estimation.

• Enhanced Efficiency: Zebel's streamlined interface and centralized database improved efficiency across the board, enabling quicker decision-making and reducing manual errors.
• Knowledge Accessibility: Zebel bridged the gap between senior leaders and junior team members, providing convenient access to historical pricing data and fostering knowledge sharing within the organization.
• Tailored Solution: Unlike other products, Zebel was customized to fit Prometheus's specific requirements, aligning seamlessly with their existing processes and workflows.

"Zebel has built the estimating tool that we’ve always wanted our excel templates to be. Their team’s real world estimating experience is what makes their product so uniquely positioned to improve our existing estimating workflow. Most con-tech products don’t end up fitting into our workflow – there are few great products like Zebel that do."

Dan Emerson

SVP of Construction

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