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Forma Build (formerly Autodesk Build) is a product within the Autodesk Forma platform, offering a comprehensive construction management solution. With advanced tools, Forma Build supports project management, quality control, safety assurance, cost management, and digital asset handover, optimizing workflows and enhancing collaboration in construction projects.
Manage all construction drawings in a single, reliable source. Pin locations of issues, safety hazards, and defects directly on drawings, with the ability to attach documents and illustrative images.
Allows users to review and inspect BIM model information through smart devices directly at the construction site, ensuring that the project is built accurately according to the BIM design.
Manage project issues on a single platform, making it easy to track construction defects and their resolution.
A centralized repository for all project data (drawings, 3D models), enabling faster and more efficient digital asset handover.
Leverage the power of technology to digitize the request-for-information process or facilitate communication regarding any issues arising from the project.
Utilize digital technology to streamline the submission and approval process for design changes, construction methods, materials, or any other project components requiring approval. Easily manage and categorize different types of submissions efficiently.
Store and manage schedule data in a single source of truth, facilitating information sharing and work planning to minimize costly delays and rework.
Digitize acceptance records and quality and safety inspections of construction projects, standardizing data collection to ensure all critical project information is fully documented.
Equip your project team with the tools to optimize every meeting. Ensure everyone stays informed by providing easy access to recorded commitments and systematically organized meeting minutes. Keep your team on track and enhance efficiency with streamlined visibility and management.
Optimize Every Aspect of Construction
Record what happens on the construction site and tag your project images to provide clearer context. It helps track project progress, issues, and related concerns effectively, quickly generating progress update reports.
Provide tools to visualize data, allowing users to extract relevant project data and visualize this data through tools such as Power BI.
Create a collaborative work environment with the ability to share information and data in real-time. This not only improves communication but also enhances consensus among stakeholders.
Ensure the highest quality standards with advanced quality control tools. The ability to track and manage quality helps identify and resolve issues quickly, keeping the project always in compliance with requirements.
Enhance workplace safety with integrated safety management processes. Regular safety checks and reports are conducted, helping to minimize risks and create a safer work environment.
Provide tools and optimized workflows to reduce the time needed for project management activities. Efficient workflows ensure that every task is completed on time.
Ensure that project progress tracking is carried out more accurately and efficiently through digital management, thereby enhancing project management capabilities.
With powerful analysis and reporting tools, Autodesk Build provides accurate and timely data, supporting managers in making decisions based on reliable information.
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| Role | Functions & Administrative Scope | Forma Build Essentials | Forma Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Admin | Project setup and management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Member management | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Company and Organization management | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project template management | ✓ | ✓ | |
| System configuration | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Custom roles | ✓ | ||
| Shared library management | ✓ | ||
| Integrated app management | ✓ | ||
| External system integration | ✓ | ||
| Project Admin | Member management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Company and Organization management | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Cross-project data sharing and connectivity | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project activity log | ✓ | ✓ | |
| System and project notifications | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project configuration | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project location management | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project handover management | ✓ | ||
| Data classification management | ✓ |
| No. | Module | Feature | Forma Build Essentials | Forma Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Data Management | Files | ✓ In the Build interface |
✓ In the Data Management and Build interfaces |
| 1.1 | Custom attribute | ✓ | ||
| 1.2 | Advanced file settings | ✓ | ||
| 1.3 | Saved search (create private, create shared, access shared) | ✓ | ||
| 1.4 | Packages workflow | ✓ | ||
| 1.5 | Auto-trigger workflow | ✓ | ||
| 1.6 | Extract pages by Drawing Title block | ✓ | ||
| 1.7 | Smart folders | ✓ | ||
| 1.8 | Permissions Settings | ✓ | ||
| 2 | Data Management | Transmittals | ✓ | |
| 3 | Reviews | ✓ | ||
| 4 | Specifications | ✓ | ||
| 5 | Insight | ✓ | ||
| 6 | Build | Files | ✓ | ✓ |
| 7 | Sheets | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 8 | Issues | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 9 | Forms | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 10 | Photos | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 11 | RFIs | ✓ | ||
| 12 | Submittals | ✓ | ||
| 13 | Meetings | ✓ | ||
| 14 | Correspondence | ✓ | ||
| 15 | Schedule | ✓ | ||
| 16 | Assets | ✓ | ||
| 17 | Reports | ✓ | ||
| 18 | Bridge | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 19 | Platform | Autodesk AI | ✓ Only available in the Project-based and Value-based plans |
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Yes, you can sign up for a 30-day trial of Forma Build.
Yes, you can access Forma Build on mobile devices through the Autodesk Forma, available for download from CH Play or the App Store.
Since Autodesk Build includes the features of Autodesk Forma Data Management, users of Forma Build can access the features of Autodesk Forma Data Management.
Non-BIM projects can still use Forma Build. For more details on this, you can refer here.
Forma Build is a product of the Autodesk Forma platform, allowing project teams to collaborate and stay connected no matter where they are.
Autodesk Forma helps connect workflows and data across teams at all stages of construction to minimize risks, maximize efficiency, and increase profitability. A specialized software for the construction industry - designed to enhance collaboration. With key software including:
