

The Best Estimating Software for General Contractors
Zebel offers high-quality and user-friendly general contractor estimating software tailored to streamline workflows, enhance construction project management, and empower general contractors to deliver accurate estimates confidently.
Operating across North America, our software solutions transform preconstruction workflows and offer real-time insights for better project outcomes.
How Does Our General Contractor Estimating Software Work?

Zebel’s cloud-based software centralizes scattered project information into a secure, actionable database. By combining advanced automation with industry expertise, our platform eliminates the inefficiencies of traditional spreadsheets to deliver precise, data-driven results.
From early-stage conceptual estimating to detailed project bids, Zebel’s construction management software supports every phase of the construction project lifecycle, creating seamless integration between team members, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Exploring Zebel’s General Contractor Estimating Software
Recognized as the best construction software for general contractors, Zebel’s software equips your team with powerful features designed to optimize every phase of the construction project estimating process.

Our platform delivers innovative key features to elevate your preconstruction processes, including:
Historical Project Database
Centralize your cost data into a secure, cloud-based system. Easily access historical data for streamlined decision-making, accurate budgeting, and strategic pricing benchmarks.
Data-Driven Estimates
Leverage automation to generate precise project estimates based on historical data and industry standards, improving accuracy and profitability.
What-If Analysis Tools
Compare alternative design or construction scenarios to ensure cost-efficiency while aligning with project goals and timelines.
What are the Benefits of Using Zebel’s General Contractor Software During the Precon Phase?
Maximize productivity and profitability during preconstruction by leveraging Zebel’s expert features and management tools. Key benefits include:
Faster Estimates
Our user-friendly platform consolidates scattered data to generate accurate estimates in minutes, significantly reducing manual effort.
Improved Accuracy
Reduce errors commonly caused by complex spreadsheets. Zebel’s automated calculations ensure estimates remain precise and dependable.
Enhanced Decision-Making
Access robust construction project management insights to improve financial management, forecasting, and stakeholder communication.
Strategic Pricing
Use integrated benchmarking tools to compare internal data with benchmarks from the construction industry, ensuring competitive pricing and higher profitability.
Seamless Integrations
Zebel integrates effortlessly with your existing project management software, CRM tools, and document management systems, creating a centralized hub for all project information.
Tailored Support
Zebel's PreconConcierge™ services help users customize and optimize the platform for their needs.
FAQs
What do contractors use for estimates?
Contractors commonly use specialized software like Zebel, historical data, and detailed blueprints to create accurate estimates. These tools help streamline calculations and ensure all materials, labor, and overhead costs are accounted for.
How does Zebel ensure data accuracy?
Zebel organizes project data into uniform, standardized formats, reducing manual errors and ensuring consistency across your construction projects.
Can Zebel handle both conceptual and detailed estimating?
Absolutely. Zebel combines conceptual cost estimation with detailed project bid tools, adapting to every stage of your project workflow.
Is Zebel suitable for small construction companies?
Yes. Zebel’s flexibility makes it ideal for construction businesses of all sizes, offering the scalability to grow alongside your team and operations.
FAST TRACK YOUR PRECON OPERATION UPGRADE
We’ve crafted a solution born from our firsthand experiences as precon professionals. Elevating it to new heights, we’re proud to unveil Zebel—an amalgamation of years of expertise and dedicated R&D, now accessible to all.