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Autodesk

Autodesk's construction suite, formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud

Overview

Autodesk Forma is the name Autodesk now uses for the suite formerly called Autodesk Construction Cloud[4]. It covers three areas. Construction operations includes Forma Build, Forma Data Management, Forma Construction Connect, AutoSpecs and Pype. Preconstruction includes Forma Takeoff, Forma Estimate, BuildingConnected Pro, Bid Board Pro, TradeTapp and ProEst. Model management includes Model Coordination, Design Collaboration, Navisworks Manage, Assemble, ReCap Pro, Tandem Essentials and Point Layout. PlanGrid remains as a separate legacy login[4].

Autodesk highlights real-time cost and schedule insight, a central record of project information, document management, bid management through a crowd-sourced builder network, clash detection, RFIs, submittals and daily reports, and more than 400 prebuilt integrations with ERP, CRM and other systems. Autodesk AI is positioned to automate everyday workflows[4].

The suite’s main advantage is its link to Autodesk design tools such as Revit and its strength in BIM. Pricing is by quote on user, project and account bases, with a 30-day money-back guarantee[5]. The many product names and bundles make the offering harder to evaluate than single-platform rivals.

Autodesk features

  • Forma Build and Data Management
  • BuildingConnected bid network
  • Model Coordination and Navisworks clash detection
  • Forma Takeoff and Estimate
  • 400+ prebuilt integrations

Autodesk pricing

Quote-based bundles (Model Management, Preconstruction, Construction Operations); user, project and account-based options; 30-day money-back guarantee.

Autodesk strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • Deep BIM and design-to-build integration
  • Large preconstruction bid network
  • Broad suite from estimate to handover
  • Revenue growth of 17.5%
  • Industry-standard CAD products
  • Net margin of 16%

Limitations

  • Complex product naming and bundles
  • No published prices
  • Rebranding may confuse existing users
  • Many products are desktop software sold by subscription
  • Construction-cycle exposure
  • Competition from Dassault Systèmes

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