Many people look at Autodesk Forma, especially the Forma Build platform, and believe it's only for the construction industry. However, many design disciplines that work with the construction industry use the Autodesk Forma platform, especially architectural/design firms. While Forma Build is ideally set up to be a more collaborative workflow, that doesn't mean it has to be used in that way. This session will show you how our architectural firm uses different aspects of Forma Build before and during construction. We'll cover how our firm went from a dual-input, multiprogram workflow to using Forma Build for specific field workflows. We'll cover the tools we use in Forma Build and how we use custom forms and reports to get the output to look the way we want it to look. By using Forma Build workflows, we'll explain how we became more efficient in capturing data, and how we get the appropriate information into the hands of our construction partners in hours instead of days.

Meet with product experts from Autodesk to hear what functionality has recently been released for Forma Build, and what features are on the upcoming road map.

Join us as we have a candid and in-depth discussion about how Clayco, Inc., transitioned to the Autodesk Forma software Forma Build from BIM 360 and PlanGrid. This session will cover in detail the specific areas of our Forma Build implementation, including how we redefined account admin standards on roles and companies, how projects were onboarded to the new platform, and how Clayco, Inc., took a measured approach to its rollout of Forma Build modules. We will provide extensive lessons learned from our adoption, and tips on how we track the effectiveness of our Build rollout. In general, attendees will develop a deeper understanding of how a large design builder develops a framework to carefully scale up its adoption of Forma Build throughout its enterprise. This includes having direct and open feedback channels with key internal stakeholders, being transparent with Autodesk product managers on where improvement is specifically needed, and iteratively refining training content over time.

Meet with product experts from Autodesk to hear what functionality has recently been released for Forma Build software, and discover which features are on the upcoming road map.

Like most firms, Hazen is at times, unable to dictate which CM platform is used on every project. However, for the last several years we have an internal preferred solution that is not ACC Build. In late 2022 we began pilot testing Forma Build with the goal of the pilot being to determine whether we should begin integrating ACC Build going forward. If yes, should we use Forma Build on certain projects alongside our other platform, or should it replace that platform entirely? What we hope to gain from this pilot is identifying the feature and workflow differences between the two platforms, and whether Forma Build can provide an advantage in transferring our asset-ready intelligent models through construction and as-built into a digital twin / facility management product like Autodesk Tandem. This pilot project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2024, but we wanted to share our experiences so far and provide some insight into our findings.

Step into the construction innovation lab and experience Forma Build software like never before! Join us for a hands-on journey through key features and functions as we navigate the innovative capabilities of this powerful construction management platform. Get ready to build your expertise and revolutionize your project workflows in this immersive session.

Construction projects continue to have tight deadlines and budgets, as well as increased competition. It’s crucial for general contractors to capture, manage, and analyze key project data and communications. Forma Build software can not only reduce project risk, it can also reduce unforeseen costs that can happen due to miscommunication errors or lack of data for decision making. This demonstration will show how the use of Forma Build between internal and external stakeholders can save time and money by making key processes more efficient. We’ll highlight new collaboration capabilities and key implementation insights from existing customer stories.

Join us for an insightful panel presentation featuring industry veterans David Campbell, Joseph Whitney, and Jordan Bullock as they share their collective expertise and best practices for using Forma Build software. Drawing from extensive experience, including recent on-site implementation at a data center, our panel will delve into practical strategies and tips for optimizing various features of Forma Build, such as Sheets, Files, Issues, Forms, Photos, RFIs, Submittals, Assets, Schedules, Reports, and Insights. Gain valuable insights and learn how to use Forma Build to streamline your projects and enhance productivity.

Join experts on Forma Build software to learn about recent improvements made to the products, as well as what the teams are eyeing on the horizon.

Join Grupo Hermosillo, a world-class design/build company with 60 years of experience, as we explore the transformative journey behind our transition to Autodesk Forma and Forma Build software. Discover how Autodesk Forma addressed preconstruction limitations—including inadequate task tracking and planning issues—through features such as issue detection and task management. Experience firsthand a general contractor's evolution by demonstrating Forma Build software's visual simplicity, versatility, and tangible benefits, with an ecosystem integration driving real change and innovation in our projects. Explore the unification of stakeholders' common data environment (CDE) and the process of eliminating communication barriers, creating a connected construction with a seamless project-integration management. Do not miss the opportunity to learn the keys to correct implementation, fostering open communication with your clients, as well as the experience of taking your company to the next level of innovation in the construction industry.

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and explore Forma Build software like never before in this interactive, lab-style session. Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, this in-depth walk-through will guide you through real-world workflows, tips, and tools—all in a collaborative, hands-on environment. You’ll also get hands-on experience with the Forma Build mobile app, learning how to stay connected, manage tasks, and access project information from anywhere. Perfect for those who learn by doing and want to leave with practical knowledge they can apply right away—both in the office and out in the field.

JE Dunn, a leader in the construction industry, showcased remarkable agility and strategic planning by swiftly implementing Forma Build software across its enterprise operations within a mere four months. This bold move underscores JE Dunn's commitment to innovation and efficiency in construction management. By using Forma Build software's comprehensive suite of tools and features, JE Dunn has successfully enhanced project coordination, communication, and documentation processes. This rapid deployment exemplifies JE Dunn's proactive approach to embracing innovative technology to drive business success and deliver exceptional results for clients.

As construction teams face growing pressure to deliver faster and smarter, many still rely on fragmented tools that complicate workflows and muddy project visibility. This case study explores how Rodgers Builders transitioned from BIM 360 Field to Forma Build software while adopting Power BI to create unified dashboards for issue tracking, form management, and asset-based production insights. By fully embracing the capabilities of Forma Build—rather than piecemealing external solutions—Rodgers streamlined field reporting, enhanced quality control, and ensured data consistency from project start to finish. You’ll learn how to build connected reporting ecosystems that empower field teams, reduce manual work, and increase the ROI of their Autodesk Forma investment.

In this case study, we’ll present the challenges involved in designing a set of software solutions to address F1 track construction process and asset management. This class will explore all available technologies such as Civil 3D software, Forma Build software, and Autodesk Forge software, but we’ll especially examine how they demanded integration to address specific race-track construction aspects. We’ll present customization scenarios and explore specific business. We’ll also present the positive impact we achieved by using Forma Build, Civil 3D, and customization through Autodesk Forge. We’ll analyze and present tight deadlines and dynamic changes to the process and to the pace of development from a stakeholder's perspective.

Effective adoption of applications like Forma Build software is based on a well-executed deployment strategy. This is the differentiator when business investment, outcomes, and ROI are at stake. We’ll explore the implementation journey of Forma Build at ISEC, a specialty finish contractor. We’ll focus on strategy that included a transition plan from a legacy solution, leadership buy-in, trials, functionality review with stakeholders, development of new workflows, configuration, communication strategy, training, and post-deployment support. Alongside Autodesk delivery services, ISEC established a scope of work, budget, and timeline for deployment. We established a team of subject matter experts (37) from across office locations (20) representing more than 700 employees. Come and learn about ISEC’s connected workflows that integrated additional departments in a common data environment optimizing the project lifecycle.

Through a detailed exploration of safety workflows within the platform, attendees will learn to customize processes to meet project-specific needs and compliance standards. You will discover how Forma Build software fosters real-time collaboration among stakeholders, facilitates data-driven decision making with advanced analytics tools, and empowers proactive safety management. Drawing from industry best practices and illuminating case studies, this session will equip attendees with the practical knowledge and insights needed to elevate safety standards, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement across construction projects.

Arcadis was able to reduce the risk and improve productivity in the processing of hundreds of change orders for the California High-Speed Rail project. The team struggled using Microsoft SharePoint in the management of the volumes of information, and had no automated way for quantity verification. Introducing Forma Build software into this large infrastructure project provided a better platform in the organization of the information and data. Adding Forma Takeoff software to the team’s workflow improved the productivity of verifying quantities of the submitted change orders, boosting estimate productivity by 50%.

Do you want stronger cost control, simpler processes, and real-time insight into cost-related risks? Join this hands-on lab to discover how the Forma Build Cost Management tool can enhance profitability through effective cost management. In this session, you'll witness how effortlessly you can configure the system to meet your requirements using its inherent flexibility. We'll dive into topics including pay apps, optimizing change order management, and maximizing workflows within Forma Build—such as seamlessly transitioning field issues to change orders, and integrating cost and time for advanced forecasting. Discover how Forma Build enables more-accurate forecasting, reducing project risks and ensuring greater success.

Effective Cost Management and real time insights into the budget of the project can make or break a project. In this hands-on workshop, we will look at the Cost Management tool within Forma Build and how to maximize workflows such as telling the story of a field issue that turns into a change orders, collaborating on pay apps, and accurately forecasting to minimize risk on a project and lead to a more successful project.

Construction projects all share the struggle of balancing time, cost, and quality. Project controls traditionally rely on siloed solutions for scheduling, cost, and building information modeling (BIM). Forma Build software now enables us to connect these intertwined aspects of construction project management in a meaningful way. This session will cover how to use Autodesk Forma as a "single source of truth" for the daily operations of a construction jobsite.