Autodesk Forma
One industry cloud. Every phase. Every team.
Autodesk Forma connects owners, designers, builders, and operators in one AI-native platform. From the first site sketch to building operations, your data, workflows, and teams stay connected without switching systems.
Not just software. A connected environment.
Autodesk Forma is the AECO industry cloud. It replaces the disconnected collection of tools that design and construction teams have relied on for decades. Instead of exporting, translating, and re-uploading data between phases, Forma keeps everything in one cloud-native environment.
Forma covers four phases of the project lifecycle:
Design
Collaborate across teams in real time with shared data and coordinated BIM workflows.
Build
Connect design to construction. Manage documents, field operations, takeoffs, and estimates in one place.
Operate
Use live building data to optimize performance and reduce downtime after handover.
(operations phase)
Why teams choose Autodesk Forma
Connected Data
Every team works from the same project data. No exports. No re-entry. No version conflicts.
AI Built In Forma uses AI across every phase
From site analysis in planning to risk prediction in construction.
One Login
One Environment. Your team does not switch platforms between design and construction. Everything lives in Forma.
Every product. Every phase.
Autodesk Forma includes purpose-built products for each stage of the AECO lifecycle. All of them connect through a shared data environment.
PLAN
Forma Site Design [formerly Autodesk Forma / Spacemaker for early-stage planning] AI-powered site planning and analysis software. Analyze wind, daylight, solar energy, noise, and microclimate in real time. Create massing concepts, explore options, and make data-backed decisions before detailed design begins. Key capabilities: Site context setup, 3D massing, environmental analysis, Forma Board for collaborative review
Forma Data Management [formerly Autodesk Docs] The common data environment for the full project lifecycle. Store, organize, version-control, and share all project files in one secure, cloud-native location.
Forma Building Design [new product schematic design in the cloud] Explore massing options, facade alternatives, and unit mixes in the cloud before committing to detailed BIM. Connects directly to Revit and Forma Site Design
Forma Design Collaboration [formerly Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro] Cloud-based model coordination and design collaboration. Run automated clash detection, manage design workflows, and co-author Revit and Civil 3D models without exporting files. Key capabilities: Clash detection, co-authoring, design review on any device, shared BIM environment
Forma Carbon Insights Track embodied carbon across design iterations to make sustainability decisions early, when they have the most impact.
Forma Build [formerly Autodesk Build] Comprehensive field and project management. Track RFIs, submittals, punch lists, inspections, and daily reports from the office or the field. Key capabilities: Field issue tracking, quality control workflows, RFI and submittal management, real-time progress tracking
Forma Takeoff [formerly Autodesk Takeoff] Generate accurate 2D and 3D quantity takeoffs directly from models. Reduce manual errors and speed up the bid process. Key capabilities: 2D and 3D takeoff, model-based measurements, direct integration with Forma Estimate
Forma Estimate [formerly Autodesk Estimate] Build detailed cost estimates tied to project data. Connect takeoffs to cost databases and produce bid packages faster. Key capabilities: Cost database integration, estimate templates, connection to Forma Takeoff, export for bids
Forma Data Management (Operations) After handover, Forma Data Management continues as the central repository for as-built documents, O&M manuals, and operational data giving facility teams a complete picture of the building
Get more with Forma bundles
Autodesk Forma is also available in purpose-built bundles for specific workflows.
Forma for Preconstruction
(formerly Preconstruction Bundle)
For teams focused on bidding and early-stage cost planning.
Forma for Model Management
(formerly Model Management Bundle)
For BIM managers and coordination teams.
Forma for Construction Operations
(formerly Construction Operations Bundle)
Not sure which bundle fits your team?
Forma connects with the tools you already use
Forma does not replace your existing software. It connects to it.
Revit
Send your Forma Site Design proposal directly into a geolocated Revit model
AutoCAD
Co-author and coordinate across disciplines
Civil 3D
Share infrastructure data across design and construction phases
Rhino
Bring geometry from Rhino into Forma Site Design for environmental analysis
Dynamo
Automate repetitive tasks with the Dynamo Player Extension
Navisworks
Coordinate construction models with clash detection workflows
What you can do with Autodesk Forma?
Better decision support with real-time analytics
Unveil real-time, AI-powered insights into your site and its surroundings. From sunlight and daylight potential to wind and microclimate intricacies, elevate your understanding. Elevate your insights, elevate your outcomes:
Forma + AEC Collection
Save more with the AEC Collection
Forma is included in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Collection. Get AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, InfraWorks, and Forma Site Design in one cost-effective package.
Architecture Engineering Construction Collection
Save when you buy Forma + AutoCAD in the AEC Collection*
With CAD, BIM, and cloud tools for those who design, build, and make, the AEC Collection bundles industry-grade software in a cost-effective package. Save thousands annually on Forma + AutoCAD in the AEC Collection versus standalone.
*Compared with purchasing each product separately
Autodesk Construction Cloud is now part of Autodesk Forma
Autodesk Construction Cloud products are now aligned under Autodesk Forma. You will see updated names across platforms and systems. No action is needed.
As of March 24, 2026, all Autodesk Construction Cloud products moved under the Autodesk Forma umbrella. The tools are identical. The workflows, logins, data, and integrations did not change. Only the names changed.
MicroCAD is your Autodesk Forma partner
Autodesk Platinum Partner
Direct access to Autodesk resources and priority
Support Implementation
Project templates, user provisioning, integrations, and workflow setup
Certified Training
Live, on-demand, and on-site Forma training for every product
More options. Better decisions. Less time.
1
Better feasibility studies in half the time
Work more effectively using Forma’s automatically sourced data sets (Terrain, buildings, and boundaries), integrated analyses, automatic area calculations and smart sketching tools – all on one single platform.
2
Get a head start with Forma
Forma helps you build a solid, fact-based foundation for your project. Pressure test your proposal and resolve problems early to avoid costly delays later on which can jeopardize your project..
3
Analyze and iterate your proposals in minutes not weeks
Instantly access a wealth of analyses from day one to understand your site, validate ideas and help you meet regulations. Get results at the speed of design, instantly understand the impact and improve your designs at any time.
4
Future proof your business
With its continued evolution into the future AECO industry cloud, Autodesk Forma provides you with a powerful opportunity to lead the way in digital transformation within the industry. Get a head start today with Forma’s first set of capabilities for early-stage planning and design.
5
Interoperability with Revit
Work between Revit and Forma to avoid rework. Using the Revit add-in, transfer your massing model into Revit for documentation and detailing, and switch between them both for analysis and iteration.
6
Fewer Spreadsheets, More Design
Spend more time on creating value, not counting it. Say goodbye to manually calculating floor area and parking and free up more time for strategic decision making and experimenting with new ideas.
7
Tell compelling design stories
Having supporting data and clear visuals at hand facilitates smoother discussions with the planning authorities and other stakeholders, helping you to secure buy-in.
8
Never Compromise
Discover and compare more options in parallel to confidently pinpoint the best concept for your site. Optimize your proposals for density, performance and livability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Autodesk Forma and how is it different from a single design application?
Autodesk Forma is the AECO industry cloud: a connected environment where planning, design, construction, and operations data live in one place. A standalone application handles one task inside one phase. Forma coordinates the entire project lifecycle, so the site analysis your planning team produces feeds the model your design team builds, which feeds the takeoffs and field workflows your construction team runs after that. The practical difference shows up in the handoffs, where teams normally lose time exporting, translating, and re-uploading files between systems.
Does Autodesk Forma replace Revit, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D?
No. Forma connects to the authoring tools your teams already use. A Forma Site Design proposal can be sent directly into a geolocated Revit model, Civil 3D infrastructure data can be shared across design and construction phases, and Rhino geometry can be brought into Forma for environmental analysis. Navisworks and Dynamo also integrate into Forma workflows. Your existing investment in Autodesk software stays intact, and Forma becomes the shared layer that keeps those tools working from the same project data.
Which products are included in Autodesk Forma?
Forma includes purpose-built products organized by project phase. Planning covers Forma Site Design for AI-powered massing and environmental analysis, plus Forma Data Management as the common data environment. Design includes Forma Building Design for cloud-based schematic exploration, Forma Design Collaboration for model coordination and co-authoring, and Forma Carbon Insights for embodied carbon tracking. Construction includes Forma Build, Forma Takeoff, and Forma Estimate. After handover, Forma Data Management continues as the repository for as-built documents and O and M manuals.
Our team already uses BIM Collaborate Pro, Autodesk Docs, or Autodesk Build. What happens to those?
Those products are now part of the Forma family under new names. Autodesk Docs is Forma Data Management, BIM Collaborate Pro is Forma Design Collaboration, Autodesk Build is Forma Build, and Autodesk Takeoff and Estimate are Forma Takeoff and Forma Estimate. The capabilities your teams rely on continue, now positioned inside a single connected platform rather than as separate offerings. If you are unsure how your current entitlements map to the Forma structure, a licensing review is usually the fastest way to get clarity before renewal.
How does AI actually work inside Autodesk Forma?
Is Autodesk Forma suitable for small and mid-sized firms, or only large enterprises?
Both. Smaller firms often see the fastest return because they have fewer people available to manage file transfers, version control, and coordination overhead. The cloud-based collaboration model removes the need for on-premise infrastructure and the IT maintenance that comes with it. Larger organizations tend to adopt Forma in stages, starting with a single project or discipline before expanding across offices. The right entry point depends on your current project volume, team structure, and where your workflow is losing the most time.
What are the Forma bundles and how do we know which one fits?
Autodesk Forma is available in bundles aligned to specific workflows. Forma for Preconstruction suits teams focused on bidding and early cost planning, combining takeoff and estimating capabilities. Forma for Model Management is built for BIM managers and coordination teams that need clash detection and shared model environments. Forma for Construction Operations targets project managers and field teams running active construction, with RFIs, submittals, punch lists, and daily reports. Selecting the right bundle starts with identifying which phase consumes the most rework in your current process.
How long does implementation take and what does adoption require from our team?
Timelines depend on project complexity, the number of users, and how much legacy data needs to be migrated into the common data environment. A focused deployment for one project team can be operational in weeks. A multi-office rollout across disciplines requires more structured planning around data standards, permissions, and template configuration. The variable that most affects success is training. Firms that pair the technical setup with role-specific training for architects, engineers, BIM managers, and field staff reach productive use significantly faster than those that treat deployment as a software installation alone.