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Autodesk Build

Autodesk Build is a cloud-based construction project management platform that evolved from PlanGrid and BIM 360, now part of the Autodesk Construction Cloud (Forma Build) suite. It centralizes document management, RFIs, submittals, cost management, scheduling, field operations, quality, and safety workflows across the full construction project lifecycle. Trusted on 2M+ projects globally, it is used by general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and owners on commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.

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Use Cases

  • Construction document and drawing management
  • RFI and submittal tracking and review workflows
  • Cost management, budgeting, and change orders
  • Schedule management linked to cost and field data
  • Field quality and safety checklists and inspections
  • Daily reporting and meeting minutes
  • Clash detection and BIM coordination
  • Photo documentation and issue tracking
  • Asset tracking across project lifecycle
  • Subcontractor and project team collaboration

Pricing

Transparency
Quote only
Contract
Annual contract
Autodesk Build (Forma Build)$165/user/mo

Core construction project management: documents, RFIs, submittals, cost, scheduling, field management, quality and safety

Autodesk Build does not publish pricing — request a quote via the vendor website.

Capability Matrix

FeatureStatusDepth
CRM / Customer ManagementNoBasic
Proposals & QuotesNoBasic
E-SignaturePartialStandard
Financing OptionsNoBasic
DispatchNoBasic
SchedulingYesAdvanced
Route OptimizationNoBasic
Inventory ManagementNoBasic
Asset ManagementYesStandard
EstimatingPartialStandard
InvoicingPartialStandard
Payment ProcessingPartialStandard
Job CostingYesAdvanced
PayrollNoBasic
QuickBooks SyncYesStandard
PricebookNoBasic
Flat Rate PricingNoBasic
Customer PortalPartialBasic
Online BookingNoBasic
Marketing AutomationNoBasic

Strengths

  • Industry-leading document and drawing management with version control and OCR
  • Deep BIM integration with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD ecosystems
  • 400+ pre-built integrations via Autodesk Construction Cloud Connect (Workato)
  • Robust cost management with schedule-to-cost linkage and cash flow forecasting
  • AutoSpecs AI for automated submittal log generation
  • Mobile app with reliable offline sync for field teams
  • Trusted on 2M+ projects with 17,000+ user reviews
  • Global platform with multi-regional support

Best Fit

Large general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and owners managing complex commercial or industrial construction projects who need deep BIM integration, robust document management, and connected cost and schedule workflows across distributed teams.

Typical clientsmid-size shops up to large contractors (100–500)
Platform weightHeavyweight — deep feature set, industry-standard footprint
Cost signalCustom quote — plan for a sales process and negotiated contract

Usually more platform than a solo or small crew needs — smaller shops tend to be better served by a lighter tool.

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Training & Certification

Autodesk Certified Professional — BIM ManagementPaid

The most rigorous credential of any platform reviewed: a paid, proctored exam (Pearson VUE/Certiport) in Autodesk's Certified User → Associate → Professional ladder, covering Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud workflows, expecting ~2,000 hours of real-world experience.

Expires: 2–3 years depending on product; renewal window 6 months pre-expiry, no grace periodGo to program ↗

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