Optimise collaboration, buildability and insights

Project Managers can use the platform to oversee comprehensive project details and coordinate tasks effectively. 
 
Project Architects can employ real-time collaboration to refine designs and ensure architectural integrity. 
 
BIM Leads can manage integrated BIM processes, facilitating smooth multi-disciplinary interactions and model coordination.
 
Digital Practice Managers can oversee digital strategy implementation, optimising design data management and project workflow integrations.
 
Construction Engineers can leverage the platform for detailed construction planning and on-site execution, ensuring adherence to design specifications.

Forma Design Collaboration connects AEC teams on a common data environment within a BIM collaboration platform. It improves and simplifies communication, expedites project timelines, and minimises requests for information (RFIs), streamlining project execution.
 

Secure Project Data Management
Users can control project data securely, monitor progress, and manage information flows effectively.

Version Control and Accountability
Streamline document management and project lifecycle integrity. View changes, hold teams accountable, and access or revert to previous versions at any time.

Common Data Environment
Reduces errors and omissions as all team members work from the same, updated project data.

Real-Time Updates
Users can see updates and changes from each stakeholder, improving coordination and decision-making.

Cost and Time Efficiency
Forma Design Collaborate does not require additional server hardware, deployment, and support. This helps save cost and hardware migration time while enhancing scalability.

Reduced Rework and Change Costs
Helps reduce lost revenue due to rework and changes, ensuring projects stay on budget.

Yes, Forma Design Collaboration is included in the Autodesk AEC Collection. This integration provides users with a comprehensive suite of tools that enhance collaboration and project management across various disciplines within the construction industry.

Cloud-based Document Management

Using Forma's unified platform, facilitate collaboration with simplified access to construction documents, drawings, and 3D models. Enjoy real-time updates, ensuring all team members are working with the most current data. 
 
Document Version Control

Receive clear notifications when document sets are updated, ensuring estimating teams always work off the latest document set. This feature maintains consistency and accuracy across all project documents, reducing errors and rework. 
 
Cloud-Based Multi-user Access

Multiple estimators can access duplicate project files simultaneously to review and perform 2D and 3D take-offs. This collaborative approach accelerates the takeoff process and ensures cohesive project management.
 
Cloud-Based Design Review

Enjoy cloud-based access to construction drawings, documents, and models in a centralised location. This empowers estimators to perform a more structured design and project review, helping them understand complexities to generate a highly competitive bid that identifies issues early in the project.
 
Simplified 2D Take-off

Easily capture project scope with linear, count, and area take-off tools. Draw take-off once and generate multiple quantities for increased time savings.
 
Automated 3D Take-off

Get instant access to quantities from the BIM model for tremendous time savings and project scope visualisation. This automated process increases accuracy and streamlines the takeoff process.
 
Aggregate 2D+3D Take-off

Take-off types can be used across 2D and 3D take-off, allowing teams to access aggregate quantities from 2D drawings and models in a highly organised and customisable view.
 
Multiple Classifications

Select from predefined classification systems or upload custom classifications across your projects. This feature supports multiple classifications for material breakdown, enhancing the accuracy and detail of quantity takeoffs.
 
Multiple Quantities Output

Choose between imperial or metric measurement systems based on project requirements. Generate multiple quantities from a single takeoff, ensuring flexibility and accuracy in construction planning and estimating.
 
Formula Based Quantities

Use custom formulas to generate complex quantities in both 2D and 3D. Autodesk’s formula checker ensures confidence and precision in takeoff calculations, supporting detailed project estimations.
 
Connection to Estimating Solutions

Aggregated 2D and 3D quantities can be rolled up by classification, type, and material for seamless integration with estimating solutions. This feature enhances architecture and construction project workflows, ensuring accurate and efficient cost estimation.

1.Perform precise 2D take-offs and generate automatic quantities from 3D models within a single solution.

2. Ensure quantities are always current by leveraging a centralised document management environment.

3. Maximise team collaboration and visibility into project scope to reduce costs and win more work.

 4. Utilise Forma’s unified platform for streamlined processes and improved efficiency.

5. Produce higher quality estimates faster, empowering your team to deliver competitive bids confidently.

To access Forma Takeoff:

1. Navigate to your project list.
2. Select a project to go to Takeoff home, the overview page for Forma Takeoff.
3. If you don't have Forma Build, accept the project invite - this directs you to the Forma Data Management files tool.
4. Use the product picker drop-down menu in Docs to navigate to Autodesk Takeoff.

The cost of Forma Takeoff varies depending on your organisation's subscription plan and specific needs. Don’t hesitate to contact us for detailed pricing and personalised assistance.