Set up different access levels for team members based on their role in the project.
Project Manager
- • Full project access and control
- • Manage team members and permissions
- • Approve quotes and contractor selection
- • Client communication and reporting
- • Budget management and approvals
Senior Designer
- • Edit project specifications and plans
- • Upload and manage design documents
- • Review and comment on quotes
- • Update plant schedules and materials
- • Communicate with contractors
Junior Designer
- • View all project information
- • Upload documents and photos
- • Add comments and notes
- • Update task completion status
- • Limited editing permissions
Client
- • View project progress and timeline
- • Access design documents and photos
- • Approve design milestones
- • Communicate with project team
- • Read-only access to most information
Communication & Messaging
Keep everyone on the same page with built-in communication tools and automated notifications.
Project Comments
Add comments to any project item - quotes, documents, timeline entries, or milestones. Team members get notified automatically.
- • Tag team members with @mentions
- • Attach files and images to comments
- • Mark comments as resolved when addressed
Activity Feed
See all project activity in one place - new uploads, comments, milestone completions, and team changes.
- • Filter by team member or activity type
- • Export activity reports for clients
- • Set up custom notification preferences
Collaborate on project documents with version control and approval workflows.
Version Control
- • Automatic version tracking for all uploads
- • See who made changes and when
- • Revert to previous versions if needed
- • Compare versions side-by-side
Approval Workflows
- • Set up approval chains for design changes
- • Client approval tracking for milestones
- • Automatic notifications for pending approvals
- • Approval history and audit trail
Streamline communication and coordination with landscape contractors and suppliers.
Contractor Portal Access
Contractors get limited access to view relevant project information:
- • Project specifications and plans relevant to their work
- • Timeline for their specific tasks
- • Ability to update progress and upload photos
- • Direct messaging with project team
Progress Updates
Contractors can update their progress directly in Smthy:
- • Mark tasks as started, in progress, or completed
- • Upload progress photos with automatic timestamps
- • Report any issues or delays immediately
- • Request clarification on specifications
Stay informed without being overwhelmed. Customise notifications for different team members and project events.
Notification Types
- • New quotes received
- • Milestone completions
- • Team member comments
- • Document uploads
- • Timeline changes
- • Payment status updates
Delivery Options
- • In-app notifications
- • Email summaries (daily/weekly)
- • SMS for urgent items
- • Push notifications on mobile
- • Slack integration (coming soon)