ConEst Software Systems

ConEst Software Systems is a leading provider of estimating, design build, bid management, project management and service billing software for electrical, low voltage and data cabling contractors. Forward thinking design and feature-rich technology found only in ConEst software products deliver proven performance for winning bids, precise electrical designs and successful job management that leads to cost effective and labor efficient projects for increased bottom line profits.

ConEst IntelliBid Estimating Software offers four customizable levels to choose from for an out-of-the-box solution for any size and type of electrical and data cabling estimating project.  With a robust, industry-smart database of over 100,000 electrical and data cabling items and more than 50,000 prebuilt electrical and data cabling assemblies, IntelliBid provides comprehensive, data-driven technology that focuses on accuracy and consistency with every estimate.  Smart System™ Technology goes beyond the typical sort and filter function by analyzing data to assure compliance with labor and material requirements.  Built-in NEC tables and automatic adjustments to the labor units for changes in an installation are just two of the Smart System features found in IntelliBid for estimates that are accurate and consistent as well as labor and cost efficient.

ConEst BidTrac Bid Management Software lets the estimator manage his or her estimates by keeping track of all project-related correspondence including proposals, RFIs, transmittals and memos.  Within BidTrac, contractors can maintain a database of all contacts related to each project including architects, engineers, vendors and subcontractors with the ability to fax or email correspondence directly from the program to each contact instantly.  BidTrac also keeps track of competitors by providing you with pertinent information that lets you evaluate your bidding history, enabling you to predict your probability of winning the bid.

ConEst Electrical Formulas calculates series segment voltage drops, NEC Article 220 Services and Feeders, fault current, load calculations, motor calculations, conduit fill, box fill, wireway fill and more! Current NEC tables in the software ensure that your calculations are precise! Use the Zonal Cavity Lighting function to combine the task of lighting design with the takeoff process. Calculate lighting requirements based on room dimensions and wall and ceiling colors while simultaneously completing your estimate with IntelliBid.

Schedule, reschedule or re-route your crews, equipment and subcontractors for each job using ConEst Time & Material Billing and Dispatch Manager’s built-in Gantt chart. Print schedules for distribution to your crews, and track the progress of each job.  Generate detailed work orders and convert them quickly and easily into job invoices from a list of frequently used materials.  Track unbilled work orders, and monitor not-to-exceed costs by establishing credit limits for each customer.

On-time and on-budget completion of all your projects can be achieved when you’re working with the right project management tools.  ConEst JobTrac Project Management Software provides the tools you need for complete change order and purchase order management and job communication.  Maintain full control of your projects by tracking budgeted and completed labor, material, equipment and subcontracts, including all modifications to the original contract, with JobTrac’s project scheduler and inventory manager. Track change orders, alternates, submittals and all project-related correspondence, daily logs and documentation for each of your projects. Manage project costs and compensation with detailed Requests for Quotes (RFQs), purchase orders and the program’s Application for Payment forms.