Digital Detox for Scaffolders: Start the Year with a Cleaner, Faster SMART Scaffolder Setup

January is the month where people clear out cupboards, tidy the shed, and reset their homes for the year ahead, but there’s one place that rarely gets the same attention: your scaffolding systems.

If SMART Manager, SMART Forms and SMART Estimator collected any clutter during a busy 2025, now is the perfect moment to give them a fresh start. A bit of digital housekeeping sharpens everything, from quoting to inspections.

Here’s how to start the year in the strongest position.

1. SMART Manager: Reset the Core of Your Operations

Even a light clean-out here makes a huge difference to your daily workflow.

✔ Update user roles & permissions

Make sure only the right people can access, edit and approve data.

✔ Archive or close off completed scaffolds & sites.

Keeps your workspace clear and speeds up reporting.

✔ Review inspection routines & automated reminders

Check that your schedules still match how your business is operating this year.

✔ Refresh training & onboarding

Ideal for new starters and existing users, especially after last year’s SMART Manager updates.

2. SMART Forms: Freshen Up Templates & Documentation

As SMART Forms is still new, January is the perfect time to get things set up properly and remove early clutter before it grows.

✔ Review forms, templates and site documentation

Ensure everything aligns with your workflows and nothing unnecessary has been carried over.

✔ Ensure teams are set up on devices

Check access, permissions and device compatibility so inspections and surveys run smoothly on-site.

3. SMART Estimator: Start the Year with Accurate Pricing and Clean Libraries

Estimator is one of the highest-impact areas to refresh, and it directly affects profitability.

✔ Update labour rates & material prices

A small adjustment now keeps every quote accurate for the year ahead.

✔ Tidy your material configurations

Remove old parts, unused components and outdated configurations.

✔ Review standard scaffold setups

Are they still relevant to the type of jobs you’re winning in 2026?

✔ Clear out archive jobs & old templates

A streamlined library makes estimating faster and reduces errors.

✔ Refresh your reporting outputs

Check that what you generate aligns with how clients expect information this year.

Why a January Digital Detox Works

A tidy system gives you:

• Faster estimating
• Clean, reliable documentation
• Smoother inspections
• Reduced admin errors
• Stronger compliance
• Better handovers from site to office

A few hours of housekeeping now can save dozens later.

Need help refreshing your setup?

If you’re reviewing your digital processes this month, it’s a great time to make sure SMART Manager, SMART Forms and SMART Estimator are all configured exactly how your business operates. Our support team can help you optimise templates, reset permissions, clean estimator libraries and support your January refresh.

Start 2026 sharp, organised and ready, the SMART way.