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Sloped Ceiling Room Layout in magicplan: A Simple How-To Guide

Hey folks, in this guide, I’m going to show you two ways you can draw or measure a room with sloped or slanted ceilings ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

Effective Techniques for Smoke Odor Removal in Fire Damage Restoration

A residential or business-facility fire can release microscopic particles and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Every Restoration Company Needs

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are the backbone of a well-organized restoration company. These documents provide ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Claims Adjuster

The Future of Insurance Claims: How the Field Claims Adjuster Can Prepare for More Extreme Weather Events

As the impacts of climate change intensify, the insurance industry is facing unprecedented challenges in managing the ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Inside magicplan

Best Method for Drawing Floor Plans: Pen vs. Laser vs. LiDAR

There are different ways to create floor plan sketches to get the job done, each with its own set of pros and cons. In ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

Steps to Conducting a Thorough Fire Damage Assessment (Post-Cleanup)

Recently, we were at a property that had suffered extensive fire damage. The main contaminants from the fire had been ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Remodeling

How to Optimize HVAC Systems: Tips for Efficient Maintenance & Access

Let's face it: HVAC systems aren't exactly the most exciting part of building improvement. But for contractors, they're ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

The Drying Chamber: How to Use It for Rapid Structural Drying

If you are a restoration contractor, you may often be faced with the task of initiating rapid and complete structural ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Claims Adjuster

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Integration

FAQs: Integrating magicplan with Xactimate®

This FAQ aims to address common inquiries regarding the integration of magicplan with Xactimate®. Below you will find a ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

How to Build a Resilient Restoration Business Based on IICRC and OSHA

Are you planning to start your own restoration business? Or maybe you already launched your own business, and now ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

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Inside magicplan

How to Build Effective SOPs for Any Water Damage Restoration Job

Water damage jobs, big or small, require a clear plan. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) act as a detailed guide, ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

7 Keys to Master Moisture Mapping in Water Damage Mitigation Jobs

The practice of moisture mapping requires a systematic approach – one that first identifies areas affected by water ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager