Preconstruction Solutions

A COMPREHENSIVE PLATFORM OF SOFTWARE TOOLS AND SERVICES

We provide software tools and services from preconstruction experts to assist you throughout your preconstruction process.

Schedule a one-on-one with one of our experts to learn more about how Zebel can help you save time and money.

zebel data analytics platform

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.

Elevate your precon operations with comprehensive solutions

Everything in one spot

Harness our cutting-edge technology for conceptual and detailed cost estimating, paired seamlessly with our subcontractor bid management.

Historical Project Database

conceptual and detailed estimating

subcontractor bid management

Leading builders use Zebel to create conceptual and detailed estimates

Developers

Developers use Zebel software to quickly generate cost estimates for early-stage projects by leveraging historical project data.

general contractors

General contractors rely on Zebel software for conceptual and detailed estimating, including subcontractor bid leveling, all within a single platform.

From spreadsheets to a database

We set up and host your historical cost database

Centralize and access your historical cost data effortlessly with our organized database, eliminating scattered spreadsheets. Utilize Zebel’s web-based platform, tailored for developers and GCs, accessible anytime, anywhere.

How It Works

SEND US YOUR junk drawer

Struggling with scattered historical data across Excel and PDF files? No worries! Whether it's inconsistent or chaotic, we've got your back.

WE CLEAN UP YOUR DATA

Our expert precon team will consolidate your scattered files into one database. We'll even do takeoffs on your drawings and enrich your database with vital project metrics.

You CREATE QUICK ESTIMATES

Enter key project metrics such as site acreage, gross SF, etc. Choose comparable projects from your database, and voila! Your estimate is ready within minutes.

outcomes

HISTORICAL PROJECT DATABASE

Say goodbye to endless searches! Streamline with our centralized database—your treasure trove of data! Access it securely online, anytime, anywhere. Simplify your workflow and reclaim your time.

data-driven ESTIMATE

Craft precise construction cost estimates in minutes with basic design info—it’s magic! Dive into what-if analysis tools, explore design scenarios effortlessly. Turning ideas into plans is a breeze!

PROJECT COMPARISON

Effortlessly generate custom comparison reports to explore design metrics and costs, gaining valuable insights for informed decision-making. Uncover hidden opportunities and optimize financial efficiency with our intuitive tools. Say goodbye to guesswork with clarity-driven reports.

BENCHMARK YOUR COST AGAINST OTHER BUILDERS

Benchmark your project costs anonymously against industry standards in our growing data repository. Gain insights into market trends, empowering informed decisions and success-driving strategies.

Enabling better decisions for leading builders in all types of projects

WINNING WITH QUICKER COST ESTIMATES

UrbanCore Construction, a Virginia-based contractor, significantly enhanced its efficiency by adopting Zebel preconstruction software, cutting down the time to produce cost estimates from a week to mere hours. This advancement has allowed UrbanCore to standardize their estimation process, improve accuracy, and offer rapid, reliable early budgeting to clients. This strategic move not only strengthened client relationships but also positioned UrbanCore competitively in the market, increasing repeat business and client satisfaction.

FROM EXCEL TO EXCELLENCE IN PRECON

Prometheus Real Estate Group upgraded their cost estimation process by switching from spreadsheets to Zebel’s preconstruction software. Led by Senior Vice President Dan Emerson, Prometheus embraced the technology to streamline operations, providing early estimates and centralizing project data for better decision-making. Zebel’s tailored solution replaced inefficient Excel templates, offering a more intuitive and efficient estimating tool that integrated seamlessly with Prometheus’s workflow. This transition enhanced both speed and accuracy in project planning, significantly improving internal knowledge sharing and operational efficiency within the company.

NAPKINS TO NUMBERS IN MINUTES

AMCAL, a leading real estate developer, has transformed its preconstruction estimation process by integrating Zebel with Procore Financials. Previously reliant on manual input and historical data for project estimates, AMCAL can now extract current cost data from Procore and generate comprehensive estimates within minutes using Zebel. This streamlined workflow enables instant comparisons with internal projects and market data, empowering AMCAL to make informed decisions swiftly and confidently, marking a departure from error-prone spreadsheets and manual calculations.

PreconConcierge™ services: we set up and host your historical database

historical cost data clean up

Don’t let the hassle of mismatched cost codes or descriptions across different projects cause you stress. Simply hand over your budget details to us, and we’ll take care of the rest. Our process involves consolidating all your project budgets into a single, streamlined database that maintains uniformity in cost codes and descriptions. This ensures consistency and accuracy across all your projects, facilitating easier tracking, reporting, and analysis.

data scrub

Don’t worry about mismatched cost codes or descriptions across different projects. Simply provide us with your budgets, and we’ll consolidate them into a single database with uniform codes and descriptions.

Integrated with Procore Financial

Harness our cutting-edge technology for conceptual cost estimating, paired seamlessly with our extensive precon concierge services.

Our PreconConcierge™ services

Let Us Handle Your Historical Database, While You Excel at Estimating!

Our holistic Precon Concierge services seamlessly support our software, providing a smooth journey for you. Trusted by contractors and developers, we handle database setup, freeing you to focus on estimating and project progress.

COST DATA CLEAN UP

Don’t fret over inconsistent cost codes or descriptions across projects. Just share your budgets with us, and we’ll unify them into a database with consistent codes and descriptions.

quantity TAKEOFF

Our team of preconstruction experts will extract essential project metrics from your drawings and enhance your database with them.

Zebel is built by and for preconstruction professionals

Hamid Hajian

Co-Funder & CEO

Hamid grew up in the construction industry by learning the trade in his family’s real estate development business ever since highschool. He has pursued a technology-oriented education and professional life in the past 15 years. Hamid has worked on a wide array of project types from retail to infrastructure to multifamily. He led the adoption of different technologies, including BIM, 3D laser scanning, and data analytics in his previous roles at EnTech, a Civil Engineering consulting firm in New York City, and Western National Group, a large vertically integrated multifamily development firm in Irvine, CA.

Hamid received a Master of Business Administration from Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania, earned a Master of Science in Construction Management and an Engineer degree in Construction Information Technology both from University of Southern California, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Shiraz University.