ConEst Selected Among 2008 Hottest Companies by Constructech Magazine

MANCHESTER, NH – (July 1, 2008) ConEst Software Systems, a leading provider of estimating, design build, project management and billing software for the electrical, low voltage and structured cabling industries, today announced that it has been selected as one of Constructech Magazine’s HOTTEST COMPANIES for 2008.

Constructech Magazine is a leader in identifying technology and automation solutions for the commercial construction market. The results of Constructech’s Hottest Companies awards for commercial construction have been published in the July 2008 issue. ConEst was one of 16 select solution providers singled out by Constructech editors as innovators in the field of commercial construction.

Constructech’s Hottest Companies Awards are open to technology, building automation, or automated home technology vendors. Each year, participating companies are judged by the Constructech editorial staff based on a range of criteria, including the description of the company’s product and/or service, significant accomplishments in the past year, the growth record for the past three years, noteworthy customer wins, and new products impacting the marketplace.

“For the past 19 years ConEst has raised the bar for computerized estimating software by incorporation technology that enables contractors to create an accurate budget for labor, optimize their productivity, win more business and enhance their profit margin,” said George Hague, President and CEO of ConEst.

“Our Smart System Technology – which adds intelligence to the bidding process by correcting installations so they meet code requirements and adjusting labor rates as the level of difficulty within those installations change – enables customers to submit bids that are both labor-sensitive and cost-efficient. A new link to SureCount Symbol Recognition Software gives the estimator the ability to perform onscreen takeoff from digital drawings, saving time and increasing the efficiency of the estimating process while a dynamic link to eSUB’s online, collaborative document management system, TRACKpoint, gives project managers 24/7 access to project-critical data. We are honored to be recognized by Constructech and look forward to continuing developing innovative technology tools for our customers and contractors worldwide.”

“The winning companies this year bring strong solutions to the table for their customers,” said Peggy Smedley, editorial director of Constructech magazine. “Every year Constructech’s editorial team becomes more discerning, determined to give the readers a look at the best of the best that construction technology has to offer. These companies define ‘hot’ this year and make up what could be the most solid list yet.”

Looking at information technology and building control automation through the eyes of the builder, contractor, and corporate owner, Constructech magazine is focused on providing the construction industry with the necessary tools to increase productivity and profitability. Constructech Commercial takes the perspective of the commercial construction professional and corporate building owner in uncovering the true value of information technology tools and building control automation. www.specialtypub.com/constructech

About ConEst Software Systems

ConEst Software Systems is a privately held corporation headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire serving customers worldwide since 1989. ConEst is the leading provider of a fully integrated suite of construction software solutions for estimating, design build, project management and billing software to the electrical, data cabling and low voltage contractor markets. ConEst products incorporate technology and user-friendly, timesaving features that enable their customers to manage the entire construction process from design and bid through project management and final billing. to meet the demands of today’s specialty construction industry. www.conest.com


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