ZELUS | Virtual Design and Construction | US and Beyond
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Possibilities Through Perspective®

ZELUS is a BIM and VDC consulting company. From 3D laser scanning to BIM coordination, and as-built modeling, we deliver precise construction documentation that drives reduced work, boosts collaboration, and delivers confidence. 

AVERAGE OF

95%

CLASH RESOLUTION

BEFORE FIELD INSTALL

UP TO

30%

REDUCTION

IN RFI's

OFTEN SEES

20%

IN SCHEDULE

DELAYS PREVENTED

OUR SERVICES AT A GLANCE

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Reality Capture

Accurately document existing conditions to inform design and modeling. 

Site Surveys

Laser Scanning

Point Cloud Creation

360° HD Photography

3D Tours & Walkthroughs

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BIM Modeling

Models that support design, documentation, and construction planning.

2D/3D As-Builts

LOD Specific Models

BIM Execution Plans

Topographic Reports

BOMA 2024 Compliance

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VDC Coordination

Build-ready documentation to support fabrication and field execution. 

Clash Detection

Digital Twins

Lead Coordination

Spool Drawings

Shop Drawings

ABOUT US

With 15 years of experience advising the largest US companies, ZELUS is the nation’s trusted building information modeling and virtual construction consulting firm. We collaborate with owners, developers, architects, contractors, construction companies, and structural engineers on the integration of virtual design and construction into everyday practice. Our work makes construction projects smarter, safer, and more sustainable over an asset's lifetime.

 

Our mission is to ensure that every building project and site benefits from BIM and VDC.

WHY PARTNER WITH ZELUS

We help you make smarter decisions. Virtually.

Our team of consultants plans and produces virtual construction, 3D modeling, and reality capture information for design, construction, and facilities management teams.

01

DESIGN

Find your most creative, cost-effective plan with insights gained from BIM exploration and clash detection before physical construction.

02

BUILD

Beat time and cost estimates with improved project management, visibility, team coordination, and integrated project workflows.

03

SUSTAIN

Digital twins enable remote monitoring and asset tracking across multiple facilities for your transition to a low carbon operating environment.

THE ZELUS DIFFERENCE

Delivering measurable impact where it counts.

At ZELUS, we're not just another laser scanning or modeling vendor. We're your strategic BIM and VDC partner, committed to supporting the entire lifecycle of your built asset. From early-stage planning and constructability reviews to seamless operations and maintenance our solutions are engineered to deliver precision, efficiency, and long-term value. 

 

Every model and scan we provide is purpose-built for your project's unique requirements. No off-the-shelf templates, just actionable data that aligns with your schedule, budget, and goals. Whether you're building a hospital, data center, or manufacturing plant, ZELUS gives you the clarity and control to build smarter, faster, and safer anywhere in the U.S.

MARKETS

Expertise from working across industries covering all phases of design and construction.

Distribution

Manufacturing

Data Centers

Semiconductor

High Purity

Retail

Commercial

Mixed Use

Entertainment

Sports Venues

Public Sector Infrastructure

Transportation

Healthcare

Education

Historical Preservation

ZELUS clients saved an average of 11 percent in project costs by investing just 1 percent in our virtual technology solutions*.

*An analysis of ZELUS projects over the past 10 years.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Unlock new possibilities in the construction process.

AECO clients include various stakeholders who rely on our expertise, VDC technologies, and analysis to create new possibilities for their projects. Learn more

Owners

From early due diligence to asset divestiture, virtual design and construction provide cost-saving insights to mitigate risks and improve an asset’s value over its lifetime.

Solutions for:

Industrial, Commercial, Office, Mixed-use, Multi-tenant, Education, Healthcare, Transportation, Entertainment, and Sports Venues

Architects

Review and refine creative possibilities and help stakeholders visualize design for existing and new construction projects. 

Solutions for:

New Construction, Renovations, Remodeling, Adaptive Reuse, and Tenant Improvements

Contractors

From pre-construction to project closeouts, construction visualization helps prepare winning estimates, validate project plans, make real-time revisions, streamline workflows, and unify teams. 

Solutions for:

Cost Estimation, Site Logistics Planning, Prefabrication, Clash Detection, Trade Coordination, Process Flow, Safety Planning, and Floor Flatness

Engineers

Present accurate, precise, and sustainable designs, improve collaboration, and set new QA/QC standards with buildable virtual design technology.

Solutions for:

Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Fire Protection

Facilities Managers

Access multiple facilities from anywhere with digital twins to analyze and design smart, sustainable solutions for tenants and visitors.

Solutions for:

Spatial Configuration, Security, Maintenance, Collaborative Virtual Environments, and Training

FEATURED PROJECTS

Trusted by leaders across the AECO industry.

SEMICONDUCTOR

Modeling for a semiconductor manufacturer.

When a semiconductor plant underwent a major retooling under tight timelines, the client looked to ZELUS to plan the off-site prefabrication of MEP systems while minimizing plant downtime.

TRANSPORTATION

Helping San Francisco Airport improve passenger and baggage traffic efficiency.

Our digital twin helped one of the world's busiest airports reconfigure baggage systems, ticket counters, and retail spaces.

DISTRIBUTION & WAREHOUSING

Transforming over 100 million sq ft of distribution space for a leading online retailer.

ZELUS’s virtual design solutions aided the conversion of over 25 distribution centers and 30 supercenters to automated high-speed robotics and intelligent software to organize and optimize inventory.

SPORTS VENUES

Enabling remote collaboration to revitalize the New Orleans Superdome.

ZELUS helped a remote team of architects and engineers accurately document, redesign, and renovate this Super Bowl host stadium.

HISTORICAL PRESERVATION

Capturing historic details to convert an iconic church into a children’s museum.

ZELUS created a highly accurate digital twin to preserve the storied, historical design of a church that was repurposed into a modern experience for children.

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