MeasureSquare Reviews

Pros

Measure Square is a tool for all professionals who want to accurately estimate the costs related to their work, it facilitates project management by working in a team. It also offers a good user interface and is easy to use

Cons

It's someting takes a lot of team to achieve a specific task. I will continue to test it.

Alternatives Considered

Switched From

Pros

What I like most about the software is the auto estimating / phasing. The way it calculates carpet cuts is fairly good so we don't have to manually do that anymore. Duplicating and manipulating files/drawings is very easy to do in this sofeware.

Cons

What I like least about this software is it can be laggy sometimes due to the size of the project. I also wish that creating patterns was easier. I don't always get exactly what i need and sometimes that messes with the quantities.

Pros

I have so much more room in my office now that I don't have blueprints and huge files all over the place.

Cons

When I look at the new version I feel like I am looking at a beta version of software. I'm sure in the long run you have improved functionality but the the 2015 version just looks better and things are in places that just makes sense to me. Maybe some day I'll have the time to learn the new software but I just don't have time to learn all over right now... and I haven't' since it came out. I hate that I pay for the new version but still use an unsupported one but some day I guess I'll have to make the switch.

Pros

Measuresquare is a fast-loading mega powerhouse of Floorcovering estimating genius from beginning to end you can tell it was made by flooring professionals for flooring professionals. Anyone can start on M8 from the most basic "Box painter"all the way to power users and disrupters. All the tools for exceptional estimates and renders are available. The 3d render is a godsend for the 2d impaired visualizing complicated fascia and behind-the-scenes calculation on slab layouts . The ability to automatically attribute things like weld rod or cove sundries is far ahead of its time.

Cons

True mastery is not easily achieved like all thorough brilliant software (Auto cad, Photoshop, Sketch up); the sheer magnitude of options can take time.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to MeasureSquare

Pros

The wall feature is so intuitive. This provides the user with the chance to actually build a 3d version of the job while doing their takeoff. This is helpful in so many ways, but the main one is that it helps catch mistakes that could easily be missed if using a 2d takeoff software.

Cons

The product database system. It's not bad, but other companies have seemingly better solutions for this part of the takeoff. We need to display all line items on our bid: each parent item with its addons underneath. The only way to get this done in M2 is to build out multiple assemblies for each item type, with addons that are unique to their parent item. This resulted in a lot of time setting up, but that isnt even the issue. Our item system is just way more convoluted than it needs to be, because we cant simply create a "Ceramic Tile" assembly, and use that one over and over again. As a side note: not being able to have two separate items with the same name seems counter intuitive. We have found ways around all of this in Excel, but I would think that many companies could benefit by making the product database a little more flexible. I could talk about this forever, shoot me an email if youd like.

Pros

The accuracy of the take-off, the take-off documents that are generated by the software are extremely easy to read.

Cons

I have been using the Measure Square software for many years and any features that I felt needed improvement have been addressed in the latest version. I can honestly say I have no complaints.

Pros

I like that I can whip up a flooring estimate fast, on the spot and close the sale with in minutes.

Cons

I feel that data entry could be easier on the standalone tablet version, names, addresses etc

Pros

This program allows me to complete a takeoff with ease. From the very start of organizing your files with the import functions to clicking off rooms.

Cons

It takes a bit of getting used to and requires some user input to set yourself up for a successful takeoff.

Pros

Measure was easy to navigate. The system is very detailed with many different features.

Cons

I really could not give any negatives using this system.

Pros

Makes you look professional to customers

Cons

No complaints. Anytime we have issues customer support is quick to address.

Pros

I would not go back to the the graph paper method! This is a critical tool for our field staff.

Cons

Learning all the little things the program does and implementation of them.

Pros

Takeoff, elevations, wall stacks, dividers, doors, split room by region

Cons

It is difficult to integrate with my business process. The capability is there, however there are a few things that make it difficult to integrate a take off into Job runner.

Pros

I like the precise measurements we get and the ability to share files with another division (disaster) to do there exactimate take-offs for insurance.

Cons

There is probably something I can't think of, but I'm sure they probably have the answer. Maybe the time it took to get proficient using it but it is was quite easy to learn. I did it with a little help from there help desk. Now I have trained the sales staff and they pick it up right away.

Pros

It does what we expect it to...................................

Cons

Not necessarily a Measure Square issue but we have never been able to link it to our software.

Pros

Ease of use and layout simplicity makes this product one of the best.

Cons

you can't multi page load to different tabs while in the import and scaling feature.

Pros

The ese of access to options and the user friendly interface. The different options for creating materials and estimating patterns and take offs

Cons

The fact that it could only open one project at a single time and in one window. Which I believe has changed in the newer versions

Pros

- This product is the only complete flooring estimation software I have found, and I've tried them ALL.
- AutoCAD-like style of drawing and taking off.
- Instant estimation when you drop a product into a room.
- Fine tuning to get the exact layout you desire.
- Never had any problems with the scaling of PDF or CAD plans.
- The developers are constantly releasing updates.

Cons

- Estimation for rolled goods still needs a little bit of work. Support has told me they are working to fix the issue I had with it, so I am confident this con will change.
- Some updates remove/change functionality that you may have grown used to. But all you have to do is talk to support and they will get you taken care of.

Pros

Quick takeoffs and can save to excel making it possible to take directly into spreadsheet

Cons

should be another way to show something is underneath the main product

Pros

Works great with blueprint take offs and just as smooth on site measuring .

Cons

Entering all the products in , Very time consuming. Not the programs fault, I am slow at typing.

Pros

Easy to get up & running.
3D tool is great for confirmation of material application, especially walls.

Cons

It would be nice to be able to copy multiples at once.
When opening a 2nd drawing, I lose the Hot-Keys.

Pros

Pretty easy to use, and acceptable speed.

Cons

Can't divide a room after it is digitized, have to reset the "options" every time I start a session, it takes minutes to start when I open a session.

Pros

Easy of use. Customer service! Measure Square’s customer support is unmatched.

Cons

There is only one function from a previous version that I miss. Or have yet to ask for the work around.

Pros

this company has set the bar for all others

Cons

worksheet merge needs to be adaptable, without a reload

Pros

Ease of use is good. Once we figure out

Cons

So many features that we do not know about. There is no training ( on line , or in person, that we could go through lol the features. We have to figure it out on our own, or call support. Training is severely lacking with measure square.

Pros

3D images for shop drawings. Pattern positioning for layout. Tile pattern designs are almost endless.. Copy and Paste wall profile is one I use almost every project. I don't think there is anything I simply don't like.

Cons

I wish you could build a room with wall tile and trim pieces on outside and inside corners, then copy and paste by x or y axis without it rearranging the trim pieces. There are a lot of times where this would be useful but, it always flips around the trim pieces on me.