Save Time > Win More Bids
Electrical estimating software is a crucial tool for the success of electrical contractors. Conest’s IntelliBid Estimating software allows electrical, low voltage, datacom, and solar contractors to create the most accurate and comprehensive estimates for their projects, which can be the difference between winning or losing a bid.
With Intellibid, electrical estimators can quickly and efficiently calculate the cost of materials, labor, and other expenses for a project. They can also account for any potential risks or unforeseen circumstances that may arise during the project, ensuring that their estimates are as accurate as possible. This level of accuracy not only helps contractors win more bids but also helps them manage their resources effectively and maintain profitability.
In addition to accuracy, IntelliBid helps estimators streamline workflows and save time. By automating many estimating tasks, electrical estimators can reduce the time and effort required to create estimates. The software also allows contractors to store and manage their estimates in one place, making it easy to reference past estimates and compare them to actual project costs. Coupled with Conest’s Connect Analytics and Reporting Add-On software, you can extract valuable insights from your estimating data.
IntelliBid is available in three editions: IntelliBid Standard, IntelliBid Plus, and IntelliBid Pro.
IntelliBid Standard
From small contractor to large, multi-crew shops, IntelliBid provides full-featured functionality to create accurate, consistent estimates quickly and easily.
Key Features of IntelliBid Standard
Material
- The largest modern industry-smart database of any electrical estimating software, containing over 135,000 electrical and low-voltage material items and more than 500,000 pre-built assembly kits for all construction types. The database includes manufacturer-specific items from suppliers like: Caddy, Erico, Hoffman, Leviton, Lutron, Hubbell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Systimax, SnakeTray, Panduit, Valcom, and more
- Material price updates via NetPricer®, EPIC®, and TRA-SER®
- Automatic price comparison for up to 10 of your local suppliers
- Save special pricing for each project
- Add, edit, or import custom items
Labor
- Includes pre-installed industry standard labor units
- Create custom labor units
Specification Driven Takeoff
- Auto Labor Factoring allows users to make labor corrections for installation height, floors, length, quantities, multiple runs, etc.
- View selected takeoff item totals
- Export selected takeoff or summary records to Excel
- Job Spec allows users to enter job specifications for faster takeoff. Save your job settings as the default for all similar type or future jobs, preventing the need to recreate or reset job specifications for each bid
- Copy and paste items between jobs or import entire phases
- Enter any new item directly into the takeoff
- Enter comments directly into the audit trail
- Phase Breakdown enables multi-level job breakdown to track material and labor requirements by individual phase
- Deal with “typicals” easily using multipliers in takeoff, phase import, or copy/paste
Direct Takeoff from SureCount Takeoff Software
SureCount Takeoff software’s seamless integration with IntelliBid improves accuracy while saving considerable amounts of valuable takeoff time. Estimating tasks such as assigning material and labor are completed during takeoff in SureCount. The organization of drawings and phases is synchronized with IntelliBid, giving the user an optimized workflow when organizing the project by phases, device types or other categories.
IntelliBid Plus
Integrate more Conest Smart System Technology tools, such as Smart Substitution using built-in NEC tables and Count Sheets to organize your takeoff. A detailed takeoff screen clearly displays each feature for quick access. Perform common takeoff functions without having to open and close multiple windows.
Key Features of IntelliBid Plus
- Smart Substitution allows users to change out items in the takeoff to determine if the bid price can be reduced, or to make fast changes to the job to reflect last minute specification changes while ensuring that those changes are compliant with the latest NEC Codes
- Advanced Breakouts enables unit pricing calculation and the ability to include them automatically in your bid proposal
- Count Sheets emulates the green sheets that were the standard for many years. Count each symbol for the drawings and then apply takeoff to go directly to the audit trail
- ItemVue allows users to right click on any item in takeoff, summary, or maintenance to view details including notes, pictures, takeoff time/date/user, and last edit
- AssemblyVue allows users to see the items included in an assembly, the formulas used, and associated pictures
- JobVue enables the ability to add and view pictures and documents related to the job
IntelliBid Pro
Add the convenience of creating job-specific installation assemblies on the fly, generating job change orders quickly and easily, and performing bid and job estimate tracking and analysis.
Key Features of IntelliBid Pro
- Change Orders allows users to create and submit change orders that are requested for the project
- Enhanced Proposals enables users to create and save custom proposal templates exactly the way you want. Choose different colors and fonts, and add pictures and bullets
- Easily create custom job-specific assemblies on the fly in takeoff. Import them as permanent assemblies in the database for an easier way to create new assemblies
- Bid & Job Analysis allows users to compare similar job types at the phase level for square foot analysis
- Journal Messaging keeps your estimate organized by storing all bid data including Requests for Information (RFIs), proposals, and phone memos. Store job specification data for quick reference during the estimating process. Tracking your bid statistics increases your bidding success by helping you predict your competition’s next move and knowing what jobs to bid and how to bid them
Electrical Formulas Add-On: Expand IntelliBid’s Calculations
Calculate series segment voltage drops, NEC Article 220 Services and Feeders, fault current, load calculations, motor calculations, conduit fill, box fill and wireway fill. Current NEC tables in the software ensure that your calculations are precise. Calculate lighting requirements based on room dimensions, floor space, ceiling heights and wall color with the built-in Zonal Cavity Lighting feature while completing the estimate simultaneously. No need to calculate, then estimate – with Conest Electrical Formulas and IntelliBid, you complete the task in one easy step.
NOTE: Electrical Formulas requires the IntelliBid’s Count Sheets feature — the Count Sheets feature is included with IntelliBid PLUS and IntelliBid PRO. Count Sheets can also be added to IntelliBid as an individual add-on.
*Conest Electrical Formulas is also sold as a standalone program.
Conest Connect Add-On: Generate Custom Reports & Dashboards
Conest Connect is a powerful reporting add-on for IntelliBid Estimating that uses your existing data in IntelliBid. With Conest Connect, owners, project managers, and estimators can generate powerful custom reports and dashboards to help make sound and actionable business decisions.
Top Five Features in IntelliBid
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Why Choose Conest Software?
Local and Cloud Solutions
Offering flexible options to cater to different needs, Conest Software provides both on-premises and cloud-based software solutions. This versatility allows electrical, low voltage, and datacom contractors to choose the deployment method that best suits their requirements, ensuring seamless integration with their existing infrastructure.
Industry Leaders
With 30+ years of experience and a strong track record, Conest Software has established itself as the leading provider of electrical estimating software. Innovative solutions and commitment to staying ahead of industry trends makes Conest a trusted choice for electrical contractors looking to optimize their estimates and operations.
Largest Industry Database
Conest Software maintains the largest cutting-edge industry database that is designed specifically for electrical, low voltage, and datacom. This ensures that our customers have access to the most accurate and relevant items and powerful assemblies, enabling users to create accurate estimates for any job, fast.
High Quality Support
Conest Software prioritizes customer satisfaction by providing exceptional technical support services. Our dedicated team of experts ensures prompt and reliable assistance, resolving issues efficiently and effectively, resulting in a seamless user experience.
Integrative Software Ecosystem
Conest offers a comprehensive suite of electrical estimating, takeoff, and reporting software solutions that seamlessly integrate with each other, creating an ecosystem that streamlines workflows and enhances productivity. Our applications enable efficient workflows that allow users to save an incredible amount of time and win more bids.
Trusted by Top Companies
Conest Software has earned the trust of some of the industry’s leading electrical contracting companies. Our proven track record of delivering reliable and effective estimating and takeoff solutions, coupled with positive testimonials from top-tier clients, reinforces our reputation as a trusted partner in the field.
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