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.
Unlocking the Potential of Construction Data: Revolutionizing the Industry
The construction industry is an economic juggernaut that stands as one of the world’s largest and most significant sectors. Yet, it paradoxically bears the badge of fragmentation and inefficiency. Amidst this conundrum, one glaring issue surfaces. That is the scarcity of data sharing and collaboration among its various stakeholders.
Construction data, in all its raw complexity, harbors immense potential to drive efficiency, bolster safety, and elevate quality within the industry. The key, however, lies in disseminating this data in a manner that is accessible and beneficial to all involved parties.
A Multifaceted Approach to Dissemination
In the quest for enhanced industry performance, the dissemination of construction data emerges as a pivotal strategy. Several avenues exist to realize this goal, each playing a unique role in shaping the industry’s future.
Common Data Environments (CDEs): At the heart of modern construction data dissemination is the concept of a Common Data Environment. A CDE acts as a centralized repository for all project data, allowing stakeholders to securely access and share information. This approach fosters transparency, accountability, and efficiency.
Industry Associations and Organizations: These bodies wield substantial influence within the construction realm. By harnessing their capabilities, data can be collected and shared among members. Furthermore, these organizations can produce valuable reports and studies that delve into the data, offering valuable insights and guiding industry-wide decisions.
Academic Research: The world of academia also plays a crucial role in the dissemination of construction data. Researchers delve into the wealth of data available to identify trends and best practices. Their findings, published in journals and presented in conference papers, serve as beacons guiding the industry toward progress.
The Significance of Disseminating Construction Data
The benefits of disseminating construction data are manifold, and they ripple across every facet of the industry
Enhanced Project Planning and Scheduling: Sharing data on project costs, timelines, and resource requirements empowers stakeholders to craft more precise and realistic project plans and schedules.
Risk Mitigation: Data sharing enables stakeholders to pinpoint safety hazards, design defects, and material failures, paving the way for more effective risk management.
Improved Communication and Collaboration: Real-time data on project progress, changes, and issues foster more effective communication and collaboration throughout a project’s lifecycle.
Stimulated Innovation: The exchange of data concerning new technologies, materials, and methods fuels innovation and accelerates industry progress.
Charting a Data-Driven Future
To steer the construction industry towards a brighter, data-driven future, a series of deliberate steps must be taken:
Common Data Standards: The establishment and implementation of common data standards facilitate seamless data sharing among different stakeholders.
Promotion of CDEs: Advocating the use of Common Data Environments as secure and controlled data-sharing platforms is essential to building trust among stakeholders.
Support for Industry Associations: These associations and organizations should be nurtured and supported as they undertake the critical task of data collection and dissemination.
Investment in Academic Research: The industry must invest in academic research to uncover trends, best practices, and areas for improvement hidden within the vast sea of construction data.
In conclusion, the dissemination of construction data stands as a linchpin in the quest to transform the industry into a more efficient, safe, high-quality, and innovative powerhouse. Embracing these strategies, stakeholders can pave the way for a construction sector that thrives on the power of data, propelling it into a future of unprecedented growth and excellence.
