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IntelliBidDesign Builds m a r t e s t i m a t i n gWith the combinedpower of Lite, Plus,and Pro, IntelliBidDesign Buildcomes loadedwith features forcontractors toestimate in thedesign build arenawith confidence.From lightingcalculationsand electricalformulas to multiusersupport,Design Builddelivers softwaresolutions that letyour estimatorstackle any size andtype of electricaland structuredcabling project withconfidence andproven superiorperformance.Complete electrical designat your fingertipsElectrical Design Build!70% of firms surveyed believe that design-build projects are moreprofitable than “traditional” projects.80% of all firms surveyed predicted an increase in the use of design-buildover the next five years. Source: Design-Build Institute of America, 2007 (www.dbia.org)ConEst Software Systemsis the only construction softwaresolution provider to address the need for estimating and lightingdesign software for electrical contractors. Design Build incorporatesthe same built-in Smart System technology found in each level ofIntelliBid but adds the ability to calculate lighting requirements andelectrical formulas including load, motor, voltage drop, service andfeeder calculations and more. Tackle your design build projects andelectrical calculations with confidence using IntelliBid Design Build!Electrical Formulas & Lighting DesignConEst’s Electrical Formulas software is bundled with IntelliBidDesign Build for complete lighting calculations and accurate materialcosts. Calculate series segment voltage drops, NEC Article 220Services and Feeders, fault current, load calculations,conduit, box, wireway fill and more! Current NEC tablesin the software ensure that your calculations are precise.Use the Zonal Cavity Lighting feature in ConEst ElectricalFormulas to calculate lighting levels and lamp types basedon room size, ceiling height and wall color.No More Paper Drawings!IntelliBid Design Build integrates seamlessly withSureCount Symbol Recognition Software for materialtakeoff. SureCount reads digital drawings in common filetypes including .pdf, .gif, .tif, .jpg, .bmp and .cpc formats.SureCount counts symbols and lets the user measure pointto-pointdistances to perform takeoff directly onscreen. Thissignificantly increases your takeoff speed and accuracy andvirtually eliminates the time-consuming, manual task ofcounting and measuring materials from paper drawings.Integration with SureCount for Material TakeoffSureCount organizes the material counts & measurementsinto separate data groups. An exclusive and seamless integrationbetween IntelliBid and SureCount then pulls thatdata directly into IntelliBid’s takeoffscreen, instantly extending thematerial cost and labor associatedwith the quantities.Digital takeoff with SureCountcombined with IntelliBid givesestimators the latest technologytools for generating precise, costeffectiveand labor-efficient jobestimates with greater speed andaccuracy.SureCount Sold SeparatelyIntegration with DraftLogic ElectricalThe Count Sheets feature, included withIntelliBid-Plus, Pro & Design Build, is thelanding pad for material quantities gatheredthrough the design process usingDraftLogic Electrical. DraftLogic Electrical& IntelliBid Design Build fully integratethe design and estimating process, virtuallyeliminating the tedious & time-consumingtask of counting and measuringmaterial requirements for your designbuild projects.Design BuildKey Features• Backbone of IntelliBid Lite, Plus, Pro• Bundled with ConEst ElectricalFormulas• Lighting Calculations• Integrates with SureCount• Integrates with DraftLogic Electrical• Link to NetPricer & All MajorPricing ServicesCreate or imitate your project’s electricalNo need to calculate then estimate – with ConEst ElectricalComplete a detailed material takeoff for design in DraftLogic Electrical and in lessFormulas and IntelliBid Design Build estimating software,a 45,000 sq ft facility in under 5 minutesthan five minutes DraftLogic Electrical willyou complete the task in one easy step!automatically fill IntelliBid’s Count Sheetswith DraftLogic Electrical & IntelliBid-DesignBuild…GUARANTEED!with the complete detail of your design–includingpanel schedules and every branch“I’ll never need to open the code book again… I love it(ConEst Electrical Formulas)!”DraftLogic Electrical Sold Separatelycircuit interconnection!10 11qqDraftLogic Integrated with IntellIBidSureCount Integrated with IntellIBid

Network Design andCabling SolutionsEstimating with thespeed of technology!v o i c e d a t a v i d e oThe data cabling andinformation transportsystems industry hasbrought newchallenges forcontractors to keep upwith rapidly changingtechnology. Meetthose challenges withconfidence when youestimate with IntelliBidusing our comprehensive,industry-smart databasefor all your voice/data/video installations.The installationaccuracy of eachcable, patch paneland backbone iscritical, and thataccuracy begins withdesigning andestimating the project,long before the installerlays the first cable.Whether you’re a designprofessional or contractor,ConEst can providethe estimating, designand project managementsolutions you need for allyour low voltage, networkinfrastructure designsand installations.For Contractors | Industry-Smart Estimating ToolIntelliBid estimating software provides state-of-the-art tools for the contractorto effectively produce timely, consistent estimates. The IntelliBid databaseprovides over 70,000 low voltage and structured cabling products includingprebuilt assemblies for all the various subsystems in the network infrastructure.These assemblies provide complete groups of materials for commontasks, saving valuable time compiling the bill of material.IntelliBid automatically adjusts the labor hours to suit each job conditionmaking the contractor more competitive where possible or adding additionallabor when needed. With IntelliBid, you can quickly and easily break down theproject just as it’s being constructed. This provides valuable information thatcan be used for submitting the proposal and also saves considerable projectmanagement time in purchasing materials and scheduling manpower.For Design Professionals | Industry-Smart Network Design ToolIntelliBid offers the ITS design professional the ability to produce moretimely, cost-effective budgets using the same state-of-the-art tools offeredto the contractor. The user can lay out their initial network design intospecific project tasks. Comprehensive bills of material can be generatedfor each task for both Inside and Outside network installations.IntelliBid has the ability to create multiple variations to the design with easeand consistency. A detailed breakdown will help the ITS professional toisolate areas that are over budget and track changes from the initial designthroughout the entire construction cycle.Online Material PricingOnline material pricing through NetPricer Serviceguarantees accurate, up-to-date pricing of all your lowvoltage and structured cabling projects. (Available onlythrough NetPricer participating vendors)Contractor TypesITS designers for inside and outside plant applications,structured cabling, low-voltage and electricalcontractorsCORNINGSYSTIMAXCHATSWORTHInstallation TypesVoice • Data • Copper • Fiber • Surveillance • Card Access • CCTV • Fire AlarmAudio/Video • Nurse Call • Public Access • Building Automation1-800-662-7687 the smart choice for today’s professional estimator! www.conest.com12 13

BidTrac b i d m a n a g e m e n tOptimize your estimatingTrack Your EstimateBidTrac provides allthe bid managementtools you need toincrease efficiencyand profits fromyour estimates.BidTrac storeshistorical biddata and letsyou track yourcompetitors’ orderof finish so you canpredict yourprobability ofsuccess.Integrated withIntelliBid and thePowerSuite line ofproducts, BidTrackeeps your biddata centralizedfor increasedproductivity andbidding success!BidTrac centrally stores all ofyour bid data including RFIs,RFQs, proposals and phonememos. You can also storejob specification data for quickreference any time during theestimating process.Predefined Contractor PricingMerge predefined pricing from IntelliBid into one standard template,eliminating the need to create separate proposals for each contractoror bid submittal.Attach Electronic Files to Each JobScan letters and attach bid-related document files to each project forcomplete bid history, documentation and quick referenceContact DatabaseNo more searching through pages of notes, scratch paper and hoardsof business cards. BidTrac keeps address, phone and email informationfor all your contacts including GC’s, architects, engineers, ownersand subcontractors right at your fingertips for instant and effectivecommunications.Broadcast Your BidsBidTrac eliminates the tedious task of preparing bid documents foreach bidding contractor. Broadcast your bid instantly to all biddingparties using the program’s built-in email and fax utilities. A datestamp of each transmission keeps track of when each of bid wassubmitted!Detailed ProposalsUse BidTrac’s built-in, user definable templates for accurate, detailed,easy-to-read proposals, letters and memos. Import your company’slogo for a customized, professional proposal that will be noticed onbid day!When Is that Bid Due?!Answer the question instantly without havingto dig through sheets of job specs or biddocuments. BidTrac’s built-in calendar keepsyour bid schedule organized and lets you viewbid due dates and events at a glance!Tracking historical bid data is a critical elementof the estimating process. Knowingyour competitors’ order of finish can actuallyenable you to forecast your opportunity ratiobefore you begin thatnext estimate. BidTracstores historical biddata to give you thatcompetitive edge andhelps you predict yourprobability of success!Efficiently Manage Your BidsTrack and Submit Your EstimatesForecast Your SuccessIncrease Your ProfitsKey Features• Store contractor proposals• Print custom proposals• Broadcast email & fax your bids• Store predefined contractor prices• Create budget or conceptual estimates• Track order of finish• Track historical bid data• Forecast opportunity ratio“...a great tool thatkeeps my bidsorganized. Thankyou, ConEst, forknowing whatcontractors need...”Complete BidManagement1-800-662-7687 the smart choice for today’s professional estimator! www.conest.com16 17

a d d e d f u n c t i o n a l i t yTwo great time-saving toolsElectricalFormulasCalculate electrical formulas and lighting designs while updating your estimatesimultaneously with ConEst Electrical FormulasCalculate series segment voltage drops,NEC Article 220 Services and Feeders,fault current, load calculations, motorcalculations, conduit fill, box fill andwireway fill. Current NEC tables in thesoftware ensure that your calculations areprecise! Use the Zonal Cavity Lightingfunction to combine the task of lightingdesign with the takeoff process. Calculatelighting requirements based on room dimensions and floor and ceiling colorswith the built-in Zonal Cavity Lighting feature while completing the estimatesimultaneously. No need to calculate, then estimate - with ConEst ElectricalFormulas you complete the task in one easy step - the answer for all yourdesign build projects.Electrical calculations are fast, easy & accurate with ConEst Electrical Formulas!(ConEst Electrical Formulas is included with IntelliBid Design Build… requires theCount Sheets feature to link with IntelliBid Lite)PermitTracPermit Trac stores an entire permit schedule for any city or state. Enter contactinformation for the city’s municipal offices, the town inspector and the localutility company using the program’s built-in user definable templates.The next time you have a job in thatlocation, simply launch the city or state’stemplate and plug in the quantities—PermitTrac software calculates the feeautomatically!• Link Permit Trac to any level ofIntelliBid and transfer the calculatedpermit fee directly into your estimate.• Print copies of your permit feeapplications for mailing, filing or attachingto your bids.Permit applications are easy with Permit Trac!provensuperiorperformanceOur Promise To YouConEst Software Systems is committed to exploring and integrating new technology withsoftware products that are powerful, intuitive and easy to use. This commitment providesour customers and contractors worldwide with the estimating and business managementtools they need to compete in the bidding arena with confidence and success.We are dedicated to continuing our commitment of prompt, professional service for our customersworldwide and to ensuring that the products they use to build their business are designedto exceed their expectations. Customers rely on ConEst to provide software solutions thatstreamline their estimating and project management for increased productivity and profits onevery job!Multiple decades spent in the electrical industry have taught us valuable lessons about running acontracting business. Perhaps one of the most fundamental of those lessons is this - to achievemaximum efficiency and profits, you need the right tools, both in the field and in the office.While the term ‘tools’ conjures up images of power drills, pullers and bucket trucks, software hasbecome one of the most important office tools that contractors can have today to successfullyrun their business. As professional estimators, we have learned that the right software toolscan make the difference between an estimate that just wins the job and an estimate that winsthe job and increases bottom-line profits and productivity.Since 1989, ConEst has delivered smart and robust estimating, design and project managementsoftware tools that help our customers save time and work smarter while increasing profits andproductivity, in the office and in the field. The design and power of our products rests on a strongfoundation of experience in the electrical and data industries. Our staff of former electrical estimatorsand contractors apply their knowledge and experience to develop time-saving featuresthat automate the bidding and project management process while providing the accuracy andsimplicity you expect from today’s software technology.ConEst Software Systems stands behind their customers with unmatched service and supportand with technology that helps them produce labor and material precise estimates and manageprojects that are on time, under budget and profit rich. But ConEst doesn’t stop at softwareproducts … we share our industry knowledge and experience through articles that educate ourcustomers on the philosophy behind the software we design to help them better utilize our toolsto the technology’s fullest potential for maximum benefit to their businesses.ConEst Software Systems offers smart choices for growing businesses. Together with ourcustomers, we’re Helping the Electrical and Data Industries TAKE OFF!22 23

ConEst Software SystemsHelping the Electrical & Data Industries Take Off!592 Harvey RoadManchester NH 03103800.662.7687www.conest.com28