Moasure case study
How global playground provider transformed its way of working, by equipping all sales reps with Moasure
Learn how Moasure has transformed HAGS' workflow
Related Industries:
Playgrounds & Recreation
Sports Equipment
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Chris Scholz
Owner
Midlothian, Texas
TBC Employees
HQ in Egham, UK
HQ in Egham, UK
Dante Clark
Owner
Moasure’s impact at a glance:
Time
savings:
>60%
Favorite
feature:
Square footage
Moasure user since:
2022
Results at a glance
Moasure’s introduction in 2021 has brought measurable ROI to HAGS:
Before he discovered Moasure, Dante used a combination of traditional tools to help measure his rubber safety surfacing projects:
Time savings: Measurement time has been reduced by a factor of 3–4
Improved accuracy: No more geoportal checks or rework
Team alignment: On-site and office teams work from the same visual data.
The Challenge
Red Tape & Testing – Could Moasure Meet HAGS’ Requirements?
Before he discovered Moasure, Dante used a combination of traditional tools to help measure his rubber safety surfacing projects:
“Building playgrounds needs measurements to be carried out, for the equipment themselves but also for the safety areas needed to follow the Europeans safety guidelines.” said Matthias.
Before adopting Moasure, HAGS relied heavily on tape measures and other manual methods to measure for playground equipment – this was a time-consuming, labour-intensive task.
Things changed in 2021, when the HAGS UK office discovered the world’s first motion-based measuring device, Moasure ONE, through an online ad. Skeptical at first, only one device was ordered – but after successfully testing the tool, they quickly invested in ten more.
Following the UK team’s success, HAGS France ordered two Moasure devices to test under real conditions. Frédéric assigned one to a sales rep for customer-focused use, and one to a technical expert for jobsite evaluation.
“I decided to entrust the first unit to one of my salespersons in order to evaluate the product on a purely business and customer experience level. At the same time, I entrusted the second unit to one of our works experts to evaluate the tool from a more technical point of view. Adhesion to the tool was quick for both.”
With successful outcomes, HAGS France ordered five more Moasures, then HAGS Germany followed suit after conducting similar rigorous internal testing.
With no other option but to rely on guesswork and rough estimates, Moasure was recommended to him as a solution:
Matthias said: “Moasure went through thorough testing. During those tests, we noticed that this device was simple and accurate and that slopes could also be measured.”
They found that Moasure was not only capable of capturing three-dimensional spaces and allows its users to review the drawings on the app in real time, but it also provides gradient, rise & fall or height difference between two points, an invaluable feature for HAGS.
“Moasure went through thorough testing. During those tests, we noticed that this device was simple and accurate and that slopes could also be measured.”
The Solution
Switching to Forward-Thinking Tech to Save Time & Money
Frédéric explains the shift in process:
“Before Moasure, we used to carry out our measurements with a measuring tape before sending them to the office to record them on AutoCAD. For the sake of reliability, we were also careful to check each measurement taken via a geoportal service. This is no longer needed today thanks to Moasure”, explains Frédéric.
Moasure is now used across HAGS to:
Survey site boundaries and playground zones
Calculate areas quickly and accurately
Capture slopes and elevation, useful for equipment like slides
Generate instant 2D and 3D exports for CAD software.
“Our playgrounds must meet strict safety standards, so precision is key,” says Frédéric.
Effective Learning Resources
Dante knew there’d be an element of learning involved when he first got Moasure, owing to the fact it was a new technology he’d never used before.
He found that Moasure’s bank of online resources, like video tutorials, walkthroughs and user guide articles, were supportive in his journey to measuring new areas, perfecting his technique, and understanding new features:
“After taking [Moasure] out of the box, there’s a trove of videos you can watch – from basic ‘how to measure from one point to another,’ to full area walkthroughs. Super informative and helpful. The videos are short and simple, so you can ramp up quickly.”
Ready to take Moasure at his own pace, the availability of more advanced tutorials gave Dante the confidence to keep experimenting with Moasure, and find out which features were really going to elevate his measurements.
Optimized Material Ordering
An integral part to Dante’s work is knowing how much material he needs to order in, customized to each specific safety surfacing job. Improving material planning with Moasure was an immediate benefit to him – alongside the dramatic time-savings he experienced – resulting in faster and better estimates that kept wastage to a minimum.
“I would save probably 60% of my time working on one estimate with the Moasure, and accuracy – it's dead on every single time. I know that when I order my materials, I'm ordering the right amount of materials for the right job.”
With measurement data like square footage and cubic yards automatically calculated in the app, Dante has access to this information immediately. No more tools, intricate processes, or roughing it out is necessary to order materials accurately.
Dante can also save all his files on the Moasure app, helping to streamline file organization and ensuring that he has full access to his measurements at any time. At every stage of the project, he can rely on having accurate measurements readily available. This is particularly helpful for when he speaks to customers:
“With Moasure, I can confidently go to a customer and say, “Hey, your pool deck is 750 square feet.” I know that down to the percentage of variance – and most of the time it’s less than 1%.”
With assurance that his bids are accurate and his customers are paying the right amount, Dante relies on Moasure to help him move the project forward, without any time-consuming delays.
“Before Moasure, we used to carry out our measurements with a measuring tape before sending them to the office to record them on AutoCAD. For the sake of reliability, we were also careful to check each measurement taken via a geoportal service. This is no longer needed today thanks to Moasure”
The Result
A Seismic Shift to Company-Wide Adoption
The world’s first motion-based measuring tool has been a breath of fresh air at HAGS:
“Moasure has also aroused the curiosity of our customers who are often surprised to see us taking measurements by moving a small device around. They often want to know more, which starts new types of conversations and break from the usual routine”, according to Frédéric.
Today, HAGS uses Moasure to quickly measure and survey a site, and calculate areas.
“The big advantage for us is that we can measure areas quickly and accurately. Our playgrounds must be perfectly designed for safety reasons, so our margin of error is low,” adds Frédéric.“Thanks to Moasure, you can indeed measure an area accurately in as little time as you need to walk around it.”
Using Moasure has enabled HAGS to save money through faster, reliable, and accurate measurements – those measurements can then be exported in several file formats such as PDF, PNG, CSV DWG, and DXF, meaning data can be sent straight to CAD software such as SketchUp, ArcSite, and AutoCAD.
“Another major advantage of Moasure is the immediate availability of 2D and 3D measurement data. This makes its use on CAD softwares much more easier and helps avoid the usual manual data transfer errors while facilitating the communication between our offices and our employees working on sites”, adds Matthias.
At HAGS’ international internal conference, the device received positive feedback across all markets, with Frédéric confirming its adoption has expanded company-wide.
“After a three-month test phase, we came to the conclusion that our target should be to equip each of our sales representatives with Moasure and only use this measuring tool from January 2022.”
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