Business Of The Year Kansas Women-Owned Businesses 2017
Rule Breaker Award New York Rule Breakers 2015
25 Outstanding Businesses Under 25 Employees Twenty Five – 25 2012
CEO of the Year City Union Mission 2009
Women Who Mean Business Biz Journal 2009
Vision of Excellence National Association of Women in Construction – 2009
About MySmartPlans
Shelley and Dominick Armato
Shelley is the Founder and CEO of MySmartPlans. Her husband Dominick is Co-founder and President. They suffered firsthand the effects of chaos in the industry. Dominick, a 45-year contractor, was wildly successful and one project with insufficient data caused them to shut the doors on that company. But they rose again and reinvented the construction industry by streamlining the business.
MySmartPlans is a software-as-a-service solution with an experienced digital information librarian as part of your team, who creates transparency, organization, and efficiency in construction projects. They are the driving force behind Data Governance, which mitigates the risk associated with insufficient document oversight. MySmartPlans has been improving the industry for 16 years and has a revenue aggregate of over 19 billion dollars. Build on time, on schedule, and with audited as pre-discovery files that are proven to prevent litigation!
Honors & Awards
Business Of The Year Kansas Women-Owned Businesses 2017
Rule Breaker Award New York Rule Breakers 2015
25 Outstanding Businesses Under 25 Employees Twenty Five – 25 2012
CEO of the Year City Union Mission 2009
Women Who Mean Business Biz Journal 2009
Vision of Excellence National Association of Women in Construction – 2009
About MySmartPlans
Shelley Armato and Dominick Armato
Shelley is the Founder and CEO of MySmartPlans. Her husband Dominick is Co-founder and President. They suffered firsthand the effects of chaos in the industry. Dominick, a 45-year contractor, was wildly successful and one project with insufficient data caused them to shut the doors on that company. But they rose again and reinvented the construction industry by streamlining the business.
MySmartPlans is a software-as-a-service solution with an experienced digital information librarian as part of your team, who creates transparency, organization, and efficiency in construction projects. They are the driving force behind Data Governance, which mitigates the risk associated with insufficient document oversight. MySmartPlans has been improving the industry for 16 years and has a revenue aggregate of over 19 billion dollars. Build on time, on schedule, and with audited as pre-discovery files that are proven to prevent litigation!
MySmartPlans has saved thousands of hours in costly rework and has allowed us to collaborate with our team members in the most efficient manner possible.
Craig Childers
MySmartPlans helped us focus on the project rather than collection of data & documentation. The MSP team knows what needs to be included and does a great job gathering, managing and ensure timey responses on required information. It also gives us a centralized location for project documentation, giving us comfort of knowing where to find information in the future. MSP allows us to work smarter and be smarter.
Northwest Florida Beaches
Technology has made promises over the years that someday we would all be paperless and all electronic, but there has been a missing link in sharing information between groups. MySmartPlans is the medium that fills that gap.
Rick Thompson
As a construction litigator…to be able to point and click and find the documentation that relates to that specific change order, whatever, in seconds as opposed to days or weeks manually would be a game changer.
The construction industry is fraught with complexities and potential risks that can lead to disputes between various stakeholders. These disputes often arise due to misunderstandings, lack of communication, and documentation issues. However, by implementing a robust risk management strategy and utilizing a platform like MySmartPlans, construction projects can significantly reduce the likelihood of disputes. Ensuring they are adequately prepared to handle any potential claims.
Step 1: Comprehensive Planning and Risk Assessment
The first step to eliminate risk in construction projects is to conduct a thorough risk assessment during the planning phase. Identify potential risks, their impact on the project, and the likelihood of occurrence. By understanding the vulnerabilities, construction companies can take proactive measures to mitigate these risks before they escalate into disputes.
Redine Review Tool
MySmartPlans Integration:
MySmartPlans offers a user-friendly platform that facilitates risk assessments. Providing real-time access to review and comment on Plans and other project planning data. The Redline Review tool ensures all stakeholders have up-to-date information and the ability to collaborate on data. Teams comment, flag, and edit documents and can pull reports for planning meetings.
Step 2: Clear and Detailed Contract Documentation
Construction disputes often arise due to ambiguities in contracts. To reduce this risk, it is essential to draft clear, detailed, and comprehensive contracts that leave little room for interpretation. These contracts should outline the project scope, timelines, deliverables, payment terms, and dispute resolution procedures.
MySmartPlans Integration:
The MySmartPlans platform allows for the centralized storage and management of contract documents, ensuring that all parties have access to the most recent version. Our Project Managers/ Digital Information Librarians (DIL) ensure insurance, contracts are up to date and read over all materials for mistakes. Additionally, the DIL keeps track of changes to the document and stores all versions on the cloud, providing an extra layer of transparency and accountability.
Step 3: Effective Communication and Collaboration
Poor communication is one of the leading causes of construction disputes. To prevent misunderstandings and disputes, stakeholders must establish clear communication channels and foster an environment of open dialogue and collaboration throughout the project’s lifecycle.
MySmartPlans Integration:
MySmartPlans fosters effective communication and collaboration by enabling real-time updates, notifications, and document sharing among all project participants. The platform’s integrated customized dashboard creates clear communication, document updates, emails document flow messages, and integrates disparate system data into one location. Providing one centralized source of truth that reduces confusion and the risk of miscommunication ending in disputes.
Step 4: Accurate and Organized Documentation
Maintaining accurate and organized documentation is crucial for construction projects. Timely and detailed documentation of project progress, change orders, and any deviations from the original plan can help resolve potential disputes more efficiently.
MySmartPlans Integration:
MySmartPlans ensures that all project documentation, including drawings, specifications, RFIs (Requests for Information), and change orders, are centrally stored, organized, and easily accessible. This feature mixes our AI tools and human integration with the project DIL. Our DIL reads through and audits all documentation while organizing it (think of the file structure in your computer and how it is organized and easy for you to follow). Our DIL creates an organized and easy-to-follow folder structure of all documentation to better identify and resolve issues promptly. Furthermore, your project DIL is an expert at catching mistakes, finding misinformation, messaging stakeholders for clarification, and reminding stakeholders of items due soon.
Step 5: Real-time Monitoring and Reporting
Regular monitoring and reporting of construction progress are essential to identify and address potential issues early on. This proactive approach allows for timely intervention and resolution before disputes arise. Waiting for an email to circulate and be responded to is a thing of the past.
MySmartPlans Integration:
With MySmartPlans, stakeholders can monitor project progress in real-time through automated submittal flows and reporting tools. This feature enables stakeholders to promptly identify potential risks and delays, facilitating quick action to prevent disputes. Every piece of data is uploaded to the dashboard in real time for one source of truth on project documentation.
MySmartPlans Ensures Dispute Preparedness
Construction disputes can be costly, time-consuming, and detrimental to project success. By following a comprehensive risk management strategy and leveraging the capabilities of the MySmartPlans platform, construction companies will significantly reduce the likelihood of disputes.
The platform’s detailed documentation, integrated communication, and real-time monitoring features empower stakeholders to stay informed and collaborate effectively, ensuring a smoother and more successful construction process. With MySmartPlans, construction companies can enhance their preparedness and minimize the impact of potential claims. We foster stronger relationships among project participants and improve overall project outcomes.
