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Happy Memorial Day Weekend from Conest Software Systems! It's the perfect time to remember and appreciate the incredible sacrifices made by our military members.

Conest offices and technical support will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 to celebrate Memorial Day. We re-open on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Have a great weekend and we look forward to connecting next Tuesday!

The commercial and industrial solar market has expanded at a rapid pace, and this has opened tremendous opportunities for electrical contractors. However, many companies that have ventured into the photovoltaic (PV) industry have soon realized that solar estimating is a process that requires a different approach altogether. Learn more in this article:

Solar Estimating: What Contractors Need to Know | Conest Solar estimating requires special considerations compared to normal electrical, low voltage, or datacom. This article breaks it down.

Happy Presidents' Day from everyone at Conest!

Conest offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th, to celebrate. Technical support will remain open and available.

Our offices fully re-open on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Thanks for understanding and for being a part of the Conest Software family!

As electrical contractors expand their services to include structured cabling and low-voltage systems, many discover an unexpected challenge: datacom (i.e. data communications) estimating does not behave like traditional electrical estimating.

Understanding why datacom estimating is different, and using tools designed to support that difference, is essential for contractors who want to bid confidently and profitably. Read more below 👇
https://conest.com/why-datacom-estimating-requires-a-different-approach/

Why Datacom Estimating Requires a Different Approach | Conest Software Datacom estimating is different from electrical, and this article explains why; covering scope, labor, manufacturers, and more.

Conest Software Systems is actively investing in modern artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to shape the future of its software ecosystem and deliver even greater value to electrical contractors. We are taking a thoughtful, contractor-first approach—focusing on practical, secure, and meaningful applications of AI that enhance productivity, accuracy, and decision-making across the entire electrical construction lifecycle. Read more:
https://conest.com/conest-advances-ai-driven-innovation/

Conest Advances AI-Driven Innovation Conest is actively investing in modern artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to shape the future of its software ecosystem.

In electrical estimating, low voltage systems — such as voice, data, and communication cabling — require the same attention to accuracy and organization as power distribution. IntelliBid makes it easy to create a detailed and precise low voltage takeoff using its specialized assemblies and catalog libraries. Read more in this article:
https://conest.com/how-to-do-a-low-voltage-takeoff-in-intellibid/

How to do a Low Voltage Takeoff in IntelliBid | Conest Software Learn how to do a low voltage takeoff in IntelliBid, the most comprehensive electrical estimating software for low voltage contractors.

Happy New Year from everyone at Conest!

Conest offices will be closing early on Wednesday, December 31 at 3pm EST. We will also be fully closed on Thursday, January 01, 2026: New Year's Day.

Our offices fully re-open on Friday, January 02, 2026.

Thanks for for being a part of the Conest Software family! We look forward to serving you and your business in the new year.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from everyone at Conest!

Just so you know, Conest offices will be closing early on Wednesday, December 24 at 12pm EST. We will also be closed all day on Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day.

Our offices re-open on Friday, December 26, 2025.

Thanks for understanding and for being a part of the Conest Software family! We hope you and yours enjoy the holidays!

Happy Thanksgiving from Conest Software! As a heads up, our offices will be closing early on Wednesday, November 26 at 3pm EST. We will then be closed November 27-28 to celebrate the holiday. We hope you and yours have a great time with your family and friends during that time! We'll be available again on Monday, December 1.

Have you heard the exciting news?

Conest Software Systems has acquired Cert-In Software Systems, Inc.. Cert-In is a family-owned developer of estimating and billing solutions for electrical and mechanical contractors. The transaction closed on September 29, 2025, with approval from former Cert-In Owner, Eric Davenport, and Chief Operating Officer, Dannie Davenport-Lenzen.

Conest President Allan Goodwin will oversee day-to-day operations for Cert-In.Eric and Dannie will assist with the transition. The acquisition allows Cert-In customers to benefit from Conest's extensive industry relationships, advanced technology platform, and comprehensive customer support infrastructure.

"We have tremendous respect for what Eric and Dannie have built over the past 25 years," said Goodwin. "They've created solutions that truly serve electrical and mechanical contractors, and we're honored to carry forward their legacy. I’m committed to maintaining the high standards of service and innovation that Cert-In customers have come to expect."

Read more on our website.

Conest Software Acquires Cert-In Software Systems Conest Software has acquired Cert-In Software Systems. Cert-In is a developer of estimating and billing solutions for electrical contractors.