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Learning Measure Square From the Ground Up: A New Hire’s Perspective
One of the biggest challenges a new customer can face is learning how to navigate MeasureSquare. While some of our customers have worked with floor estimating software, others are completely new to the technology world. Keep in mind that our trainers work tirelessly to make sure that every customer gets their needs met and are...
Hands-on Deployment Made Easy for Estimators and Sales Reps Alike
It’s summertime, meaning busy season is upon us in the flooring industry. There are a great deal of bids to win, and making time for training new estimators and sales reps on our program may seem like a daunting task. The MeasureSquare video tutorials, while extremely helpful, don’t seem like enough for someone starting from...
MS 2017 Transition: Setting Up An Account In The Cloud
As you all know, we recently announced the official release of the Measure Square 2017 desktop edition with some steps for upgrading from previous versions. One of the main features of this new version is the universal access and use of the Measure Square Cloud. In order to be able to access the software and...
Measure Flooring With Correct Information Disclosure, a $2MM Lesson Learned
In 2015, there was a litigation against a national flooring operations that resulted in $2 MM settlement and a new disclosure guideline for flooring measurement. The case was established based on the fact that most consumers are not aware that flooring products ordered are more than SF installed on net floor area covered, but installation...
Thinking like Bezos: Retail flooring stores have another emerging challenge after big boxes
Big Box stores like Home Depot/Lowes and specialty flooring stores currently sell flooring to home owners using old school methods: advertise to attract home owners to their stores, sell them the products, and then send a field rep to measure the floors, communicate the estimate to homeowners, sell the job, order the product(s), and schedule...
Spotlight on MeasureSquare: Cody Ripley of Performance Surfaces
In our inaugural Spotlight on MeasureSquare series, we spoke to Robert Tipping, veteran MeasureSquare user and founder of Checkmeasures. As our series continues, we’re pleased to welcome Cody Ripley of Performance Surfaces. Cody’s a relatively new user of MeasureSquare, but has already distinguished himself through the caliber of his work and his thoughtful and educational engagement on our community...
Spotlight on Measure Square: Robert Tipping of Checkmeasures
MeasureSquare wouldn’t be what it is without our users. All the little enhancements we make and all the ways we push ourselves to stay ahead of the industry curve would be moot if we were directing it at a vacuum. From a family business passed down through the generations to a new venture started by...
What is the Measure Square Cloud?
The Measure Square Cloud hosts your diagram data and product database(s). In order for your data to back up to the cloud, users should Sync regularly in Measure Square’s iPad app (Internet connection required). Logging into the Cloud also gives you the opportunity to manage your account, license, and subscription details. How does the team collaboration feature...
Benefits of consolidating a multi-platform estimating team
Team building, synergy, innovation–buzzwords are in the air. In an industry that is in the midst of going digital, we want to be your guide to the future of takeoff estimating. Let’s talk about building a consolidated team of commercial estimators where everyone is on the same page. Some of the benefits of consolidating your...
