Forma Estimate
Autodesk Forma Estimate: Connected preconstruction with cloud-based estimating
Link 2D and 3D takeoffs to estimates, connect workflows, minimize errors, and collaborate in real-time to create competitive bids.
What is Forma Estimate?
Forma Estimate is a cloud-based estimating solution that enables estimators to connect costs, materials, and labor calculations to 2D and 3D takeoff quantities to help generate accurate estimates and winning proposals.
What is Forma Estimate?
Forma Estimate is a cloud-based estimating solution that enables estimators to connect costs, materials, and labor calculations to 2D and 3D takeoff quantities to help generate accurate estimates and winning proposals.
Cost calculations
Create accurate and detailed estimates
CONNECTED DATA
One place for takeoffs, estimates, and documents
ESTIMATING ACCURACY
Account for changes faster
CENTRALIZED PRICING
Accurate rates, better estimates
Cost calculations
Create accurate and detailed estimates
CONNECTED DATA
One place for takeoffs, estimates, and documents
ESTIMATING ACCURACY
Account for changes faster
CENTRALIZED PRICING
Accurate rates, better estimates
Forma Estimate features
Forma for Preconstruction
Forma for Preconstruction
Win more work, create competitive bids, and reduce risk upfront with top preconstruction solutions.
Products included
+ 4 more products
Connected preconstruction delivers value
Win more work with Forma for Preconstruction
Get multiple solutions at one price to manage bids, boost estimate accuracy, and qualify subs.
Forma for Preconstruction
Forma for Preconstruction
Win more work, create competitive bids, and reduce risk upfront with top preconstruction solutions.
Products included
+ 4 more products
Connected preconstruction delivers value
Win more work with Forma for Preconstruction
Get multiple solutions at one price to manage bids, boost estimate accuracy, and qualify subs.
Connect all project phases with Forma
Connect all project phases with Forma
Questions? We have answers.
Forma Estimate is a cloud-based estimating solution designed for general contractors and subcontractors. It connects 2D and 3D takeoffs to costs, materials, labor, subcontractor, equipment and other calculations, to help produce more accurate estimates, all within a single, powerful platform. Forma Estimate helps teams save time, win more work, and control costs for maximum profitability through a collaborative preconstruction experience.
By leveraging Autodesk Forma industry cloud, estimators can keep takeoff quantities updated in real-time, generating accurate costs at every stage of the estimate. Additionally, using the most current design files from a centralized document management environment further increases the accuracy of project cost estimates.
Forma Estimate is cloud-based estimating software that allows estimators to collaborate and stay connected—no matter where they are. Forma Estimate is the perfect solution for teams looking to increase collaboration, improve estimating transparency, and implement standardization.
Forma Estimate helps to streamline estimating workflows with its connection to Forma Data Management and Forma Takeoff. With these connections, teams can rest assured they are working from the latest project data to create an estimate they can trust in a more efficient and timely manner.
If you're still using spreadsheets or desktop-based construction estimating software, you're likely spending more time managing workarounds than actually estimating. These outdated tools often create silos, lead to disconnected preconstruction data, manual processes of copying and pasting data from one solution to another, and above all, limit collaboration. Additionally, you're tethered to the computer where your data resides. With a cloud-based estimating solution, you can access your estimates anytime, anywhere.
A cloud-based construction estimating solution offers a range of powerful benefits, including centralized data that ensures all estimators work from the same up-to-date cost library. It enables real-time collaboration, allowing multiple estimating team members to contribute to the same estimate. By building estimates on consistent, validated data rather than outdated files or disconnected spreadsheets, it significantly reduces errors and rework. Additionally, it enhances transparency and oversight, giving preconstruction managers the ability to track progress and accuracy from anywhere, at any time.
Construction cost estimation helps define your project’s budget by accounting for both direct and indirect costs. Based on your takeoff quantities and scope, you can calculate expenses for labor, materials, subcontractor costs and equipment, while also factoring in indirect costs such as overhead, contingencies, legal fees, and more.
Accurate construction cost estimates are critical to winning more work, staying within budget, and reducing risk throughout the project lifecycle. In today’s fast-paced environment, estimators are under constant pressure to deliver precise estimates while juggling multiple projects. Relying on manual processes or disconnected point solutions often leads to data silos, inefficiencies, and costly errors. Ultimately, accurate estimating is the foundation for confident bidding, stronger margins, and successful project delivery.
Forma Estimate is available through the Preconstruction bundle.
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