Building Design in the Cloud
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What is Autodesk Forma?
Autodesk Forma is a cloud-based platform designed to support teams across the full lifecycle of a project.
It brings together tools for planning, design and construction into a single environment, helping teams work more efficiently, collaborate more effectively and make better decisions using connected data.
Previously focused on early-stage planning and design, Forma is evolving to include construction workflows, bringing tools such as Autodesk Build into the Forma platform.
This means teams can move more seamlessly from concept through to delivery, with better visibility, coordination and control at every stage.
What Forma includes
Planning and design
- Early-stage modelling and analysis
- Data-driven design decisions
- Rapid scenario testing and iteration
- Cloud-based workflows connected to detailed design tools
Construction and delivery
- Project and site management tools through Forma Build
- Centralised access to drawings, models and documents
- Issue tracking, forms and site workflows
- Real-time collaboration across teams and stakeholders
Simplified site workflows
For teams that need a simpler approach, Forma Build Essentials provides:
- Core jobsite tools in one place
- Fast setup with minimal administration
- Easy access on web and mobile
- Support for everyday site activities like issues, forms and reporting
What is changing?
Autodesk is evolving its construction offering under the Autodesk Forma platform.
Platform update
- Autodesk Construction Cloud is now part of Autodesk Forma
Naming changes
- Build 550 → Forma Build 550
- Build 5000 → Forma Build 5000
- Build Unlimited → Forma Build
New offering
- Introduction of Forma Build Essentials, a simplified option focused on core jobsite workflows
Important dates
- March 2026 - Launch of Autodesk Forma updates and naming changes
- 7 May 2026 - Forma Build 550 and Forma Build 5000 offerings will be discontinued
What this means for you
- There is no immediate impact to your current workflows
- Existing projects and data remain unchanged
- You will continue to have access to your current tools
As changes take effect, we will work with you to ensure you are on the most suitable option for your needs.
Next-Generation Building Design in the Cloud
Forma gives architecture professionals the agility to work iteratively rather than sequentially between planning and detailed design, supercharging what they can accomplish,” said Amy Bunszel, Executive Vice President of Architecture, Engineering and Construction Design Solutions at Autodesk. “From rapidly evaluating a large set of factors–from sun and wind to noise and operational energy–to offloading computational tasks to the cloud and connecting with Revit, Forma unlocks great value for our customers.
