Forma Data Management

Forma Build Essentials brings together the core tools site teams use every day in one connected environment. Manage issues, forms, photos, sheets, and files from web or mobile, helping teams stay productive and aligned from anywhere.

What is Forma Build Essentials?

Forma Build Essentials is a simplified construction workflow solution designed for teams that need quick access to essential jobsite tools without the complexity of a full construction management platform.
It helps teams capture, organise, and share project information while keeping field and office teams connected.
Whether you’re transitioning from manual processes or looking for a more streamlined approach, Forma Build Essentials provides the foundation to work more efficiently and with greater visibility.

Key benefits

  • A single source of truth
    Ensure project information is accurate, current and accessible.
  • Secure and controlled
    Manage permissions, approvals and access with confidence.
  • Connected across the project lifecycle
    Support the flow of information from planning through to operations.
  • Better decisions, less risk
    Improve visibility and reduce rework through connected data.

The challenge. Solved.

The challenge

Project information is often spread across multiple locations, making collaboration difficult and increasing the risk of errors.

Common challenges include

  • ⁠Information stored in different systems
  • Email attachments and manual file sharing
  • Unclear version control
  • Disconnected teams and workflows
  • Difficulty tracking reviews and approvals

The solution

Forma Data Management provides a connected environment where project information is organised, accessible and controlled.

Teams can

  • Work from the latest approved information
  • Share information securely
  • Track changes and approvals
  • Control user access and permissions
  • Maintain a complete project record

How it works

  • Organise
Store and structure project information in one secure environment. Manage documents, drawings, models and project data with confidence.
  • Collaborate
Give the right people access to the right information at the right time. Support review workflows, coordination and collaboration across teams and organisations.
  • Control
Manage permissions, approvals, version control and audit trails. Maintain accountability while reducing project risk.

Why teams choose Forma Data Management

  • Common Data Environment across the project lifecycle
  • Secure document management and version control
  • Real-time collaboration and information sharing
  • Controlled permissions and access management
  • ⁠Improved visibility into project information
  • Reduced rework and information loss
  • Stronger governance and compliance
  • ⁠Better project outcomes through connected data

Supporting the Forma ecosystem

  • Forma Data Management sits at the centre of Autodesk Forma. It provides the connected foundation that links planning, design, construction and operational workflows, ensuring information remains accessible and aligned across every phase of a project. Solutions such as Forma Site Design, Forma Design Collaboration, Forma Build and Forma Build Essentials all benefit from a shared project environment and connected data.

Frequently asked questions

Is Forma Data Management the same as Autodesk Docs?
Yes. Autodesk Docs has been renamed Forma Data Management as part of the Autodesk Forma platform.
A Common Data Environment, or CDE, is a shared platform where project information is stored, managed and accessed by authorised stakeholders.
Yes. Teams can collaborate within the same project environment while using different Forma solutions.
Yes. Forma Data Management can be used independently and also serves as the foundation for other Forma solutions.
es. Forma Data Management can be used independently and also serves as the foundation for other Forma solutions.

Create a connected project environment

Bring your teams, documents, models and workflows together in one secure environment. Talk to Modena about Forma Data Management and discover how connected information can improve collaboration, reduce risk and support better project outcomes.
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