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Two of the most demanding construction verticals — one shared platform. Smartapp is built for the commissioning rigour of hyperscale data centers and the infection control precision of live healthcare facilities.
Smartapp is used by large general contractors on data center and healthcare construction projects because these verticals require capabilities most platforms can't provide: full offline operation in RF-shielded server rooms and restricted clinical zones; configurable commissioning checklists tied directly to drawing locations; ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) permit workflows for construction in live healthcare facilities; and a complete chain-of-custody audit trail from initial inspection through final commissioning sign-off. Smartapp's no-code AppStudio allows GCs to configure these vertical-specific workflows without IT resources.
Hyperscale data center construction is among the most technically rigorous work in the built environment. Schedule compression is extreme, commissioning documentation requirements are contractual, and connectivity is often impossible inside RF-shielded environments. Smartapp is the only construction management platform that handles all three natively.
Server rooms, switch rooms, and UPS halls are RF-shielded by design.
Smartapp FIELD™ operates completely without signal — drawings, commissioning checklists, and RFIs work identically inside and outside the shield.
Pre-functional testing, functional testing, and integrated systems testing checklists configured in AppStudio and tied to drawing locations. Results captured offline, compiled automatically into Cx documentation packages.
Smartapp's integrated access control hardware manages credentialed entry to secure data center zones — tracking who entered which area and when, feeding a full access log into the project audit trail.
Every inspection, test result, drawing access, and sign-off is recorded with timestamp and user identity. The complete commissioning record — from initial walk to final handover — is preserved and exportable.
Data center MEP scope is dense and sequenced tightly. Smartapp's RFI workflow — submitted from drawing with photo and markup — cuts average response time by 60%, keeping mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades moving.
Configurable AppStudio forms capture structured cabling test results, rack installation records, and labelling verification — all pinned to the relevant drawing location and tied to the equipment asset register.
Smartapp tracks the complete commissioning lifecycle — every phase documented on-device, offline inside RF-shielded areas, compiled automatically into exportable Cx packages.
"Commissioning documentation for a hyperscale data center used to take weeks to compile after the fact. With Smartapp, it builds itself as we go — every test result captured on-device, pinned to the drawing, ready to export."
— Project Director, Skanska
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements in server halls and switch rooms eliminate cellular and Wi-Fi.
Smartapp FIELD™ pre-syncs everything the field crew needs before they enter — and queues everything they submit for automatic upload when they exit.
The offline architecture is local-first — not a cache layer on a cloud platform. Every drawing, checklist, and form the crew needs is stored on the device in its latest approved version before they enter the RF zone. Daily reports, Cx test results, RFIs, and safety observations are queued locally with full data integrity and synced automatically the moment the device exits the shielded area.
Healthcare facility construction happens in one of the most regulated, highest-stakes environments in construction. Patient safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable — and they require construction management workflows that most platforms weren't built to handle. Smartapp was.
Infection Control Risk Assessment permits configured in AppStudio — required approvals before any construction activity near patient areas, with digital signatures from infection control officers.
Daily barrier inspection checklists — dust barriers, negative pressure verification, HEPA filtration status — completed offline in restricted areas and compiled into compliance records automatically.
Manage multiple construction zones with different access restrictions, infection control levels, and activity windows — all visible in a single project view showing live zone status and barrier integrity.
Clinical areas restrict wireless devices.
Smartapp FIELD™ works completely offline — checklists, daily reports, RFIs, and safety forms in restricted zones, syncing when the crew exits.
Configurable checklists for Joint Commission (TJC), NFPA 101 Life Safety, and state health department requirements. Compliance records compiled automatically — no manual aggregation before inspections.
Construction activity windows — noise, vibration, utility shutdowns — scheduled and communicated through Smartapp's notification system, coordinating with clinical operations teams before impact begins.
Smartapp's ICRA workflow ensures no construction activity begins in or adjacent to patient areas without the correct permit, correct approvals, and correct precautions in place — and creates a complete, auditable record of every permit issued.
Smartapp FIELD™ — offline capable for restricted clinical zones. Results compiled into a daily compliance log."Joint Commission survey used to mean scrambling to compile paper ICRA records from three different filing systems. With Smartapp, every permit, every daily inspection, every sign-off is already compiled and ready to export."
— VP of Construction, major US hospital system GC
Healthcare construction compliance spans multiple regulatory bodies with different requirements and inspection cadences. Smartapp's configurable checklists cover all of them — from Joint Commission to state-specific AHJ requirements.
| Compliance area | Requirement | Smartapp capability |
|---|---|---|
| Infection control | ||
| ICRA permits | Required before any Class II–IV activity | Configurable permit workflow with digital sign-off |
| Daily barrier inspections | Required per APIC / AHJ requirements | Daily checklist with automatic compliance log |
| Negative pressure verification | Required for Class III–IV areas | Inspection checklist item with reading capture |
| HEPA filtration confirmation | Required for dust-generating work near patients | Photo-documented checklist confirmation |
| Life safety | ||
| NFPA 101 Life Safety Code | Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) required | ILSM checklist workflow in AppStudio |
| Means of egress | Daily verification during construction | Egress inspection checklist with photo log |
| Fire watch protocols | Required during hot work | Hot work permit with time-stamped fire watch log |
| Joint Commission (TJC) | ||
| EC.02.06.05 (Construction risk) | Documented pre-construction risk assessment | PCRA form configured in AppStudio |
| EC.02.05.01 (Utility management) | Utility shutdown documentation | Utility isolation permit workflow |
| Survey-ready documentation | All records retrievable on demand | Single-click export of all compliance records |
Most construction management platforms are designed for standard commercial construction. Here's how Smartapp compares on the capabilities that specifically matter for data center and healthcare projects.
| Capability | Smartapp | Procore | Autodesk CC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data center specific | |||
| Full offline in RF-shielded areas | ✓ FULLY OFFLINE | Limited | Limited |
| Cx checklist tied to drawing location | ✓ Native | Manual process | Manual process |
| Integrated access control hardware | ✓ Jobsite ACCESS | Not available | Not available |
| Auto-compiled Cx documentation | ✓ Automatic | Manual compilation | Manual compilation |
| No-code Cx workflow configuration | ✓ AppStudio | Dev resources needed | Dev resources needed |
| Healthcare specific | |||
| ICRA permit workflow | ✓ Configurable | Not native | Not native |
| Daily barrier inspection checklists | ✓ Automated log | Manual | Manual |
| Offline in wireless-restricted areas | ✓ FULLY OFFLINE | Limited | Limited |
| Phased zone management | ✓ Native | Workaround needed | Workaround needed |
| Survey-ready export (TJC) | ✓ Single-click | Manual aggregation | Manual aggregation |
"Data center commissioning is a paperwork marathon. Smartapp turned it into something our field crews actually do in real time — every test result captured on-device inside the shielded room, every sign-off digital, everything compiled without anyone chasing PDFs."
— Commissioning Manager, Skanska Data Center Division
"Infection control compliance in a live hospital used to mean a dedicated person whose full-time job was managing paper permits and chasing signatures. Smartapp automated the entire workflow. Our infection control officer reviews and approves from her phone."
— Project Manager, healthcare facility GC
Yes. Smartapp's no-code AppStudio allows GCs to build commissioning checklists for any equipment type — UPS systems, precision cooling, generator sets, power distribution units, structured cabling, fire suppression — without IT or development resources. Checklists can include numeric reading fields, pass/fail items, photo capture, and multi-party sign-off. Once built, checklists are tied to specific drawing locations so the field team always accesses the right checklist for the right piece of equipment.
Smartapp's phased zone management allows GCs to define construction zones on the project drawings, assign infection control risk classes to each zone, and track barrier integrity and ICRA permit status per zone in real time. Zone status is visible to both the construction team and the hospital's facilities and infection control teams. Activity windows — noise, vibration, utility impacts — are scheduled within the platform and communicated to clinical operations before work begins. Access to each zone is controlled through Smartapp's permit workflow, which requires the correct approvals before any crew enters a sensitive area.
Smartapp's local-first architecture stores all offline data in encrypted local storage with regular local backups. If a device is damaged, the most recent backup can be restored to a replacement device. For extended commissioning sessions inside RF-shielded areas, Smartapp recommends establishing a daily sync protocol — exiting the shielded zone briefly at the end of each shift to upload. In addition, for critical Cx documentation, Smartapp supports a connected coordinator device outside the shield who receives synced submissions in real time as team members exit.
Yes. Smartapp exports compliance documentation packages in PDF format, organised by permit number, date range, zone, or compliance category. ICRA permits export with the complete record: risk assessment form, approval signatures and timestamps, daily inspection logs, and closure documentation. The export is formatted for direct submission to Joint Commission surveyors and state health department inspectors. Custom export templates can be configured in AppStudio to match specific surveyor preferences.
Yes, via Smartapp's open REST API and the SAP PM module integration (for hospitals running SAP). During the construction phase, Smartapp captures equipment as-installed data — specifications, serial numbers, installation dates, test results — that can be transferred directly to the hospital's CAFM or CMMS at project handover. This eliminates the manual data entry that typically follows construction completion and ensures the facilities management system starts with accurate, verified as-built equipment data.
Smartapp's ORG Central portfolio view handles multi-phase data center projects natively — each hall or phase is managed as a distinct project within the same portfolio, with its own commissioning workflow, access control configuration, and documentation package. Executives can see the commissioning status of all phases simultaneously, while field teams work within their specific phase. Cross-phase RFIs and coordination items are managed through Smartapp's standard workflow with phase-specific routing.
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Last updated · May 2026 · All Smartapp use cases