This company is the poster child of the lackluster customer service that exists with many software companies that exploit a revenue with perpetuity business model.

I have used ConEst IntelliBid for over sixteen years and continue to be amazed of the constant upgrades that keep this software at the top.

The program is very user-friendly and easy to navigate. ConEst has an exceptional customer service program.

I had no previous estimating experience with software like this and while the learning curve has been steep, it has gone very smoothly.

However, due to the intricacies of the system the, maybe once the user gets it setup to suit their requirements there would be no need to update unless there is a failure in the operating system.

Easy to use for all types of projects and items can be modified very easy to fit the application.

We no longer are using the many functions, because they are just too time consuming and the material costs and labor times are not accurate enough for us to use.

Up to date program and easy to navigate after a few lessons. Makes the quoting easier and more professional.

Start with the best you can afford or build the components as required. The basic system works for me for all size projects 16mil is the largest this one guy has put thru ConEst.

The tech support is among the best of all the different technology companies I work with.

Call their support team - they are very easy to work with and pleasant.

The use of the product is pretty self explanatory. It is a good product to have.

Since I developed a database for Est2000 it was very easy for me to make the transition to ConEst. Great experience especially for all size projects.

They are greedy, greedy people, whose only goal is to sell you on the software upfront.

From its smart substitution to the link with SureCount onscreen take off, this company continues to provide great innovation and support.

The vendor is very helpful, and the product is intuitive.

It is fine, easy to use, I use it everyday, it has some bugs sometimes but nothing really serious, some features need to improve.

Another feature I like a lot is the Favorites Bar. Spectrum is very broad and the Favorites Bar makes it very easy to quickly assess certain features of Spectrum that are specific to your role.

It's practical, there are a lot of short cuts that can be used like starring your favorite menus items. The reporting options are great.

Nothing has come as close to our needs as Spectrum. The integration between the modules is seamless and the ease of use is refreshing.

Pretty easy to navigate, helpful detailed reports, great info on the viewpoint network to help advance your knowledge.

Excellent software for the construction industry.

We are in the implementation stage. I like the integration between the field, project managers and accounting.

Very disappointed in the The customer support is HORRIBLE. Long wait times, false information and a huge lack of knowledge in our updated program.

We are either forced to switch to the cloud and pay a significantly higher price each year or miss out on all of the new features of Spectrum.

Customer support is very frustrating and does not provide timely assistance.

The training was poor and there is no manual for using the product. I had to fiscally build a manual that would be user friendly with color codes to assist are staff with the integration.

Overall i really enjoy working with Spectrum. The cost tracking capabilities of the program make my life extremely easier.

The financial reporting available is a wonderful asset to our company.

Love that Spectrum is an all encompassing program for us. We are in the construction / service industry.

It's a negative in that there are so many choices to make, and that some users can get confused if given too many options.

Clunky interface, if you don't know exactly where and how to access a particular tool it can be difficult to determine the pathway.

I would say there are a few things I dislike about the system, but the biggest dislike would probably be the fact that you need to void invoices and invoice numbers to make any kind of change on them.

Integration with Procore was underway and then stopped, so we are trying to find other avenues to get the data from one program to the other without having to do double-entry.

We are paperless and the document imaging is easy to use and functional. Most reports can be downloaded in various formats, which is great.

Difficult at first to navigate. Set and implementation was horrible.

This software is very lax in the HR and reporting department. The report are not dynamic and the features in the payroll and HR modules are weak.

For the amount of money invested; the output and support have been poor.

Payroll Tax reports for state and federal requirements are not available unless you pay for custom reports at a very high premium rate.

Easy to navigate between the tabs. I like that multiple tabs if the same can be opened at the same time.

Unfortunately it is not easy to correct errors when an error occurs. There is a lot of steps to take to correct.

I really like the user friendliness of the program.

The ability to setup template views for inquiry screens and reports is nice as well for having consistency throughout the company. They are also very end user oriented.

Haven't found anything in my use that I don't like yet. I don't do a lot of complicated stuff, so I haven't run into any problems yet.

If you have a strong team with good buy-in you will have success with this software.

Generation of reports can be sometimes a difficult task.

I can't think of any issues at present but initially data conversion was a pain (but what software conversion isn't).

Good for storing public documents for subs to access.

Constant improvement and keeping up with todays technology advances has been something that D&C does very well. Their support team is amazing and a great group of people to work with.

Being hosted on the cloud has been a reliable feature. I enjoy knowing I will be able to process my weekly payroll on time.

All the field tools for civil construction are there, except for the estimating. It will integrate with a lot of the best estimating programs.

If they did not have new problems come up with the updates, there would probably have no faults.

These guys are VERY misleading about the total cost of ownership.

The customer support is HORRIBLE. Long wait times, false information and a huge lack of knowledge in our updated program.

The project management module also has one grave error in changing the appearance, flexibility, and directory for creating and maintaining transmittals.

Customer Service is by far the best. They are always able to help with even the simplest questions.

It's been a great product that we've used for the last 9 years.

Without being one of the selected people in the office, it is sometimes difficult to ask a question to the customer service representatives.

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ConEst IntelliBid is a leading estimating program we recommend very often to all sizes and types of electricity-focused contractors. Its different editions offer pricing from Epic, Tra-Ser, and NetPricer, and other databases

ShortDescription

Conest IntelliBid is the most comprehensive estimating software for electrical, low voltage, and datacom contractors. At its core, IntelliBid is a bid management and cost estimating system that helps contractors calculate labor and material requirements and create bids and quotes. It is available in three versions: IntelliBid Standard, IntelliBid Plus, and IntelliBid Pro.

All versions of IntelliBid includes the largest industry-smart items and materials database, with over 135,000 material items and more than 500,000 pre-built material assemblies for rapid takeoff. IntelliBid assemblies make the takeoff process easier by including all the parts needed for various installations, reducing human error, and increasing accuracy.

The material price lists can be updated from various sources, such as NetPricer, EPIC, TRA-SER, or custom price update files.

IntelliBid can be used by any size contractor for any type of electrical project including commercial, residential and industrial wiring, medium-high voltage, low voltage, data cabling and telecom, CCTV, fire, security, solar, and more.

Supported Operating System(s): Windows 10

LongDescription

Proposal Generation

Job Costing

Customer Database

Data Import/Export

What-if Analysis

Historical Database

Audit Trail

Bid Management

Electrical Estimating

Visual Assemblies

Reporting & Statistics

Cost Estimating

Estimating

For Commercial and/or Industrial Electrical Contractors

Work Order Management

Customer Management

Reporting/Analytics

Takeoff

Cost Database

Quotes/Estimates

Customer History

Change Order Management

Windows 7

Windows Vista

Windows 8

Email/Help Desk

FAQs/Forum

Knowledge Base

Phone Support

2-10

11-50

51-200

201-500

501-1000

IntelliBid

In Person

Live Online

Webinars

Documentation

Realize the power of connected construction management functionality with a single-source of data truth. As part of the connected Trimble Construction One suite of solutions, Spectrum’s connected workflows allow you to effectively manage your entire construction process, including: 

Complete construction accounting capabilities 
Powerful operations and project management solutions 
Streamlined employee onboarding, and payroll functionality 
Leading-edge document management and collaboration tools
Intuitive web and mobile solutions to empower your teams in the field
Seamless materials, inventory and equipment management and tracking
Full-featured service management and dispatching capabilities
Dynamic reporting, analytics and business intelligence tools 

Spectrum is designed for construction, with its features and functionality mapped to how real-world contractors like you operate. Whether you’re a growing small- to mid-sized company or an enterprise-level contractor with multiple companies and divisions, the Trimble Construction One suite can meet your specific construction business needs.

The Trimble Construction One Spectrum is ideal for all types of contractors — from general and heavy/civil to electrical, mechanical and other specialty contractors. The ease of use and flexibility that Trimble Construction One Spectrum provides means contractors can tailor their construction management solution to meet the specific needs of their business.

With a single source of truth and real-time analysis tools, you can do more with your data than ever. The best part is that contractors don’t need a team of expensive data scientists and hours of labor-intensive work to get to this level of insight. Virtually anyone can get the data relevant to them or their teams in a matter of minutes. 

Work with confidence knowing that all of your data and workflows are protected in a secure operating environment. Spectrum is supported by the very latest security measures to ensure that you have the highest security protocols in place at all times. In fact, many of the solutions you’ll find in the Trimble Construction One suite are SOC 2, Type I and SOC 2, Type II certified, signifying that our cloud systems and associated control processes satisfy the SOC security control standards as denoted in the AICPA Trust Services Criteria for Security. Trimble Construction One Spectrum relies on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and benefits from its tremendous investment in security.

Furthermore, the Trimble Construction One suite is flexible, allowing users to bundle the functionalities they need to properly scale for their business, while providing a secure platform to grow their technology capabilities as they need. This allows you to maximize your technology investments. Further backed by the powerful construction technology ecosystem of Trimble, you have one provider to meet all of your construction technology needs.



Forecasting

Purchase Order Management

Status Tracking

Subcontractor Management

Permit Management

Customizable Reports

Progress Tracking

General Ledger

Financial Analysis

Contract/License Management

Financial Management

Timesheet Management

Projections

Accounting

Multiple Projects

Overrun Reporting

Project Time Tracking

Budget Tracking

Multi-Currency

Mobile Access

Real Time Data

Commercial

RFI & Submittals

For AEC Industry

Workflow Management

Project Accounting

Real-Time Updates

Project Tracking

Budgeting/Forecasting

Accounts Payable

Contractor Management

Cash Management

Billing & Invoicing

Accounting Integration

Incident Reporting

Real Time Reporting

Compliance Tracking

Accounts Receivable

Payroll Management

Equipment Tracking

Supplier Management

Job Tracking

Project Planning

Third-Party Integrations

Document Management

Inventory Management

Subcontractor Monitoring

Minimum of 5 users; additional field users $65

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