Forma Preconstruction is a connected cloud workflow that brings together project setup, quantity takeoff, and cost estimating in a single environment. This course guides you through the complete preconstruction process, starting from project access and setup through to quantity extraction and cost development
You will follow a structured, hands-on workflow that reflects real preconstruction processes used in practice. Across the modules, you will learn how to access and navigate a project, extract and manage quantities from 2D drawings and 3D models and develop structured cost estimates.
By the end of this course, you will be able to work confidently within the Forma Preconstruction environment and apply integrated workflows for takeoff and estimating.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
The step-by-step video instruction totals approximately 90 minutes. The course also includes quizzes, practice exercises, and a capstone project that give you opportunities to apply what you've learned. These activities take additional time to complete and are not included in the 90-minute estimate.
To receive a course completion certificate, you’ll need to click through all course content, including the videos, quizzes, exercises, and project. While the hands-on activities are optional for learning, they must be accessed in order to track course progress. You’ll also need to complete the final test with a passing score of 75 percent to earn the certificate.
Note to Educators: Please review the setup instructions in the Getting Started section below before assigning this course to students. See the Teaching Supplements on the left navigation panel for additional resources just for you!
These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:
Teach this course in the classroom or assign it to students as homework.
It's important that you assign Forma for Construction licenses to your students and then invite them into a project before beginning this course. See the instructions in the Getting Started section.
Below, you'll find a zip file with materials specifically for educators.
Download the provided instructor guide for teaching the course content in the classroom, with learning objectives and estimated times for demonstration and practice.
Additionally, lecture slides, answer keys to the practice exercises, and grading rubrics for the project challenge are provided. Students can either work in teams or solve the challenge on their own.
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