SMART Manager

SMART Manager 2026 Release Notes

SMART Manager 2026.3.1.9

November 2026
  • AddedSite diary entries added in the SMART Forms app appear in the site’s diary, with their author, date and attachments.
  • AddedVideo and audio files can be uploaded when adding a site diary entry.
  • ImprovedWord and Excel documents attached in the SMART Forms app are listed in the diary entry for download.
  • UpdatedSMART Manager uses an updated sign-in process. After the update you may be asked to sign in again once.
  • Issue FixedDiary entries created in the SMART Forms app now show the correct time, instead of one hour later.
  • Issue FixedOpening a diary entry from Activities no longer removes the page scroll bars and header.
  • ImprovedSaving sites, scaffolds, customers and contracts is more reliable when a background service is slow to respond.

SMART Manager Hotfix 2026.2.5

October 2026
  • Issue FixedFixed an issue where photos uploaded from 28 August 2026 could show as black in PDF reports opened in Adobe Acrobat. New photos are saved correctly, and affected photos have been repaired.

SMART Manager 2026.2.21

August 2026
  • AddedA new Asset Management module provides a flexible way to record and organise assets alongside scaffolding operations.
  • AddedCustom asset types can be created with fields for text, numbers, dates, yes/no options, dropdown lists and other information relevant to the asset.
  • AddedAssets can be linked to other assets and existing SMART Manager records, creating relationships between information across the system.
  • ImprovedAsset Management provides a configurable inventory and relationship model without requiring custom development. The feature is controlled by a per-customer setting and is switched off by default.
  • AddedAutomatic email templates can now be customised for SMART Forms completions, handovers, off-hires and inspection notifications.
  • ImprovedCompanies can customise the subject and content of automatic notification emails instead of relying solely on the standard system wording. This feature is controlled by a per-customer setting and is switched off by default.
  • Issue FixedNew contracts must now have at least one contact added during set-up, preventing contracts from being created without a recipient for inspections, defect reports, off-hires or handovers.
  • AddedThe acceptance wording shown on Handover Certificate reports can now be customised through the Handover Settings.
  • Issue FixedSMART Forms reports now display all photos attached to repeating sections instead of displaying only one photo.
  • Issue FixedResolved an issue where certain reports could fail to download from Activities and leave the loading spinner running indefinitely.
  • Issue FixedResolved an issue where the Defect Types report could time out when searching across all dates, and clarified the available date filter options.
  • Issue FixedResolved an underlying issue that could cause report downloads to fail with an error.
  • Issue FixedResolved an issue that could prevent a staff account from being re-opened.
  • Issue FixedResolved an issue where the confirmation dialog for undismantling a scaffold could remain open after confirming the action.
  • Issue FixedResolved an issue where certain contracts did not automatically resume from a paused state as expected.
  • Issue FixedResolved an issue where the contract name could be missing from notification emails for sites and contracts created through the SMART Inspector or SMART Handover mobile apps.
  • Issue FixedResolved an issue preventing transcription of video files uploaded to Site Diary media.
  • MaintenanceImproved the reliability of a background maintenance process to reduce occasional internal system errors.

SMART Manager 2026.1.11

June 2026
  • AddedCompleted SMART Forms now automatically send an email notification with the PDF report attached.
  • MaintenanceSMART Manager and its underlying APIs have been upgraded to the latest technology platforms.
  • ImprovedThe platform upgrade delivers a more responsive and stable application, strengthens long-term security and provides a foundation for future enhancements.

SMART Manager 2026.0.2

March 2026
  • MaintenanceFramework upgrade: SMART Manager has been updated to use a newer underlying application framework.
  • ImprovedThe application now loads and responds more quickly, helping interactions feel smoother and more seamless.
  • MaintenanceThe framework upgrade improves long-term stability, security, efficiency and readiness for future developments.

SMART Manager 2026.0.1

January 2026
  • Issue FixedA reported issue relating to maximum staff limits has been resolved.
  • ImprovedScaffolder staff no longer count towards the maximum allowed users, as they do not have a login to SMART Manager or the other SMART apps.
  • ImprovedStaff management workflows are now more robust for day-to-day use and wider 2026 deployments.

SMART Manager 2026.0.0

January 2026
  • UpdatedThe application interface has been refreshed to improve visual consistency and align with SMART Scaffolder brand standards.
  • UpdatedThe refreshed styling includes an updated colour scheme, standardised dropdown hover states, improved text contrast and more consistent icon styling.
  • ImprovedThe interface now has a cleaner and more cohesive look, without changing how the application is used.
  • MaintenanceThe underlying layout framework has been upgraded for better performance and easier maintenance.
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