November 1, 2004

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CONEST^® SOFTWARE SYSTEMS LAUNCHES NEW PRODUCT
Design Build Estimating Software

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LONDONDERRY, NH – ConEst Software Systems, the leading developers of a fully integrated suite of software applications that serve the electrical contractor and datacom industries, has announced today that they are expanding their product line with the addition IntelliBid Design Build. IntelliBid Design Build is an innovative estimating application for design build projects.

ConEst’s flagship estimating software, IntelliBid, continues to set itself apart from other mainstream programs with the company’s latest release, which provides complete design build estimating. IntelliBid Design Build incorporates the Smart System™ technology found in each level of IntelliBid plus the ability to calculate electrical formulas including load, motor, voltage drop and service and feeder calculations and more. The program also includes a zonal cavity feature for calculating lighting levels and requirements of a room based on room size, ceiling height and wall color.

“Every one of our products, including IntelliBid Design Build, is developed knowing that efficiency and accuracy is paramount to our customers,” said George Hague, president of ConEst. “We appreciate and respect just how valuable a contractor’s time is.”

ConEst’s PowerSuite of software solutions also includes: IntelliBid Lite, Plus, Pro and Design Build, DataBid, BidTrac, JobTrac, Permit Trac, ConEst Electrical Formulas and T&M Billing/Dispatch Manager.

You can learn more about each of these products by visiting the company’s website at www.conest.com or by calling 800-662-7687.

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