Measuring a Parking Lot for Asphalt Maintenance: Manual vs. AI Takeoff
Proper measurements are the key to any profitable and successful asphalt maintenance project. If you are getting ready to stripe, crack fill, sealcoat, or patch a parking lot, it begins with knowing exactly what you are up against. You need accurate measurement first and foremost for the purpose of estimating your materials and labor, but also for generating confidence through professional, accurate proposals. Getting it right the first time saves not only time but margin as well. Miscalculation of floor space means cash lost, overestimating means materials wasted and money wasted. Either way, profitability suffers. Here, we'll examine two popular methods contractors use in measuring parking lots today: the traditional manual approach and the AI-powered alternative that’s quickly taking center stage in the asphalt world.
