What ConEst Software Systems does

ConEst Software Systems, operating legally as Conest Corporation, is a Londonderry, New Hampshire-based software company founded in 1989 that builds specialized estimating, takeoff, and project management software for the electrical contracting industry. The company's product suite is anchored by IntelliBid, an estimating platform purpose-built for electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar contractors and supported by what the company describes as the largest customizable industry database in the category — over 140,000 material items and more than 500,000 pre-built NEC code-compliant assemblies. SureCount provides digital takeoff with a patented Auto Count feature for automated symbol recognition, Conest Connect delivers custom dashboards and reports on top of IntelliBid data, and the CE Cloud Platform provides cloud-based deployment of the full stack. The platform integrates natively with material pricing services (NetPricer, EPIC, TRA-SER) for real-time vendor-specific pricing.

ConEst is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JDM Technology Group, a global software conglomerate that operates 20+ construction-software brands serving over 150,000 users in 40 countries. The company sells primarily through a direct, enterprise-focused motion: "Request a Demo" CTAs on conest.com, inside-sales routing of demo requests, and active participation in trade shows such as NECA (Booth #2412) and IEC SPARK. Revenue is generated via software licenses and subscriptions (IntelliBid sold in Standard, Plus, and Pro editions, available on-premise or via CE Cloud), training services, and recurring technical support and maintenance. Customer mix skews to mid-market and enterprise electrical contractors across commercial, industrial, and public-works projects; named accounts include Alessandro Electric, Miller Electric, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Fredon, and Pritchard Electric. In October 2025, ConEst acquired Cert-In Software Systems to extend its portfolio into estimating and billing for electrical and mechanical contractors, and in December 2025 the company announced an AI-Driven Innovation Initiative including an in-development AI assistant for IntelliBid users.

Name

ConEst Software Systems

Legal name

Conest Corporation

Website

https://conest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ConEst Software Systems, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Londonderry, NH, develops IntelliBid, SureCount, and Conest Connect — specialized electrical estimating, takeoff, and reporting software — serving electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar contractors as a subsidiary of JDM Technology Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Londonderry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Revenue from IntelliBid, SureCount, and Conest Connect software products available in multiple editions (Standard, Plus, Pro). Software available as perpetual on-premise licenses or via CE Cloud subscription.
2. Training Services: Training services including virtual classroom trainings, webinars, video library, and on-demand training sessions. Training is offered as part of new customer onboarding packages.
3. Technical Support and Maintenance: Maintenance and support services for existing customers, with dedicated US-based support team providing technical assistance via phone, email, and remote login.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ConEst Software Systems develops and sells electrical estimating, takeoff, and reporting software for electrical, low voltage, datacom, and solar contractors. Its flagship IntelliBid platform, paired with SureCount digital takeoff and Conest Connect analytics, is available as on-premise licenses or via the CE Cloud subscription, and is supported by a US-based technical support team and training services.

Product overview

ConEst Software Systems offers a comprehensive suite of electrical estimating and takeoff solutions organized as an integrated product ecosystem. The core offering consists of IntelliBid Electrical Estimating Software (the flagship estimating platform with industry-smart database), SureCount Digital Takeoff Software (for automated symbol counting from drawings), and Conest Connect Analytics and Reporting (a reporting add-on that transforms IntelliBid data into dashboards). These products are available as local/on-premise installations or via the CE Cloud Platform for cloud-based access. The suite integrates with material pricing services (NetPricer, EPIC, and TRA-SER) and is designed to work seamlessly together, enabling electrical contractors to streamline workflows from takeoff through bid finalization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IntelliBid: Industry-leading electrical estimating software for electrical, low voltage, datacom, and solar contractors. Features the largest customizable NEC-based database with over 140,000 electrical and low-voltage material items and more than 500,000 pre-built NEC code-compliant assemblies.
• SureCount
• Conest Connect
• CE Cloud

Products and services

• IntelliBid Electrical Estimating Software Industry-leading estimating software for electrical, low voltage, datacom, and solar contractors, featuring the largest customizable NEC-based database (140,000+ items, 500,000+ pre-built assemblies) and automatic labor factoring. Available in Standard, Plus, and Pro editions.
• SureCount Digital Takeoff Software Onscreen digital takeoff software that automates counting and measuring from electronic drawing files, with a patented Auto Count feature for automated symbol recognition and direct export to IntelliBid.
• Conest Connect Analytics and Reporting Software Analytics and reporting add-on for IntelliBid that generates custom reports and dashboards, enables multi-dashboard comparison, and tracks estimator workload and availability.
• CE Cloud Platform Cloud-based platform providing access to IntelliBid, SureCount, and Conest Connect from any device, with real-time collaboration and data synchronization, designed to support scalable AI/ML capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer grew from 2-person operation to 115 employees and $25M+ annual revenue over 18 years of Conest usage
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Cert-In Software SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2025Conest Software Systems acquired Cert-In Software Systems, provider of estimating and billing solutions for electrical and mechanical contractors. This acquisition expands Conest's product portfolio and customer base in the construction estimating space.
• NetPricercoreTechnology or IntegrationNetPricer material pricing service integration allows IntelliBid users to retrieve vendor-specific pricing instantly, solving cross-referencing issues for items vendors carry.
• EPIC (Electrical Products Information and Catalogs)coreTechnology or IntegrationEPIC provides comprehensive material pricing database with historical pricing trends, product descriptions, and specifications integrated into IntelliBid for accurate cost estimation.
• TRA-SERcoreTechnology or IntegrationTRA-SER material pricing service provides recent and historical pricing from extensive network of suppliers, integrated with IntelliBid for real-time pricing accuracy.
• JDM Technology GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerConest is a subsidiary of JDM Technology Group, a global software business focused on delivering software for architecture, engineering, construction, and operations industries. JDM operates 20+ software companies serving 150,000+ users in 40 countries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• ComputerEase: ComputerEase is a construction accounting and project management software used by electrical and specialty contractors. An emerging player that overlaps with Conest Connect's reporting and analytics value proposition for electrical contractors.
• STACK Construction Technologies: STACK is a cloud-based takeoff, estimating, and proposal platform that has rapidly grown in the MEP and specialty contractor segment. An emerging player targeting the same electrical/low-voltage contractor base with a modern cloud-native stack.

Broad incumbents

• Procore Technologies: Procore is a public construction management platform with estimating, project management, and financial tools spanning all trades. It does not specialize in electrical estimating like Conest, but its AI-driven estimating and broad AEC reach make it the dominant platform incumbent Conest must coexist with.
• Bluebeam (Nemetschek Group): Bluebeam Revu is the de facto standard PDF markup and takeoff tool used widely by electrical estimators and project managers. It overlaps with Conest's SureCount on takeoff functionality but is a horizontal tool across all construction trades.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud: Autodesk Construction Cloud (including Takeoff and BuildingConnected) offers digital takeoff, quantification, and preconstruction tools. A broad incumbent in the takeoff/estimating category with significant AI investment, competing for the same electrical contractor IT budget.
• Trimble MEP / Viewpoint: Viewpoint (a Trimble company) provides construction ERP, project management, and estimating solutions to specialty and general contractors. A broad incumbent that bundles estimating into a larger contractor operations platform.

Direct peers

• Foundation Software: Foundation Software offers FOUNDATION and electrical contractor-specific accounting, job costing, and project management. Targets the same specialty contractor base as Conest, with overlapping project management and reporting functionality.
• Trimble Accubid: Trimble Accubid is a leading electrical estimating and project management suite (Classic, Enterprise, Anywhere) serving the same electrical contractor segment as Conest. Direct head-to-head competitor with deep penetration among large commercial electrical contractors.
• McCormick Systems: McCormick Systems is a long-standing direct competitor in electrical and mechanical estimating software for contractors, offering estimating, takeoff, and ductwork sizing tools. Highly comparable to Conest's IntelliBid and SureCount products in target customer (electrical/MEP contractors) and product scope.
• PlanSwift (ConstructConnect): PlanSwift is a takeoff and estimating platform sold across multiple trades, with strong adoption among MEP and electrical subcontractors. Competes with SureCount on on-screen takeoff and with IntelliBid on light-duty estimating workflows.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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