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Preconstruction

Forma for Preconstruction

Win work and reduce risk with multiple best-in-class solutions.

Key Benefits

Preconstruction success starts here

Gain a competitive edge with Forma for Preconstruction. Equip your teams with top solutions to win more work and lower risk upfront.

Connected cloud-based estimating

Create competitive bids and protect your profits with fast and accurate estimating that brings takeoffs and estimates together in one place.

Multiple preconstruction solutions, one price

Win more work with Forma for Preconstruction

  • Centralize bid management and choose the right builders with access to a network of over 1.5 million construction professionals.

  • Create accurate estimates with integrated 2D and 3D takeoff.

  • Mitigate risk with qualified subcontractors and automated risk analysis.

Products in this bundle

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Forma Takeoff

Perform accurate 2D takeoffs and generate automated quantities from 3D models in a single online solution.

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Forma Estimate

Link 2D/3D takeoffs to estimates, streamline workflows, minimize errors, and collaborate in real-time.

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BuildingConnected Pro

Find and qualify the right subcontractors, send custom bid invites, identify the best bid, and centralize communication.

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Bid Board Pro

Track bid invites, stay ahead of due dates, and manage workloads across the entire office—all from one place.

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TradeTapp

Streamline the qualification process, enabling risk teams to perform risk and safety assessments and benchmark against other subs.

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Forma Data Management

A single, connected place for project files and data that keeps teams aligned across every phase of work.

Primary Benefits

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Seamless collaboration

Cloud-based estimating to centralize data, eliminate silos, and ensure everyone works from a single source of truth.

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Centralized data

Track all takeoffs and estimates in one place. Avoid mistakes with consistent material, labor and other rates.

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Built-in automation

Create accurate estimates faster by linking 2D and 3D quantities to the estimate and quickly account for changes.

Top workflows for estimating teams

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Centralized bid management

Accurately manage the bidding process and find qualified subcontractors on the most up-to-date network of construction professionals.

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2D and 3D takeoff

Perform more accurate 2D takeoffs and generate automated quantities from 3D models within a single takeoff environment.

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Cloud-based estimating

Connect costs, materials, and labor calculations to 2D and 3D takeoff quantities to help generate accurate estimates and winning proposals.

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Subcontractor qualification

Analyze, benchmark, and mitigate financial and safety risks to ensure you only work with the most reliable, top-level subcontractors.

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Opportunity management

Identify new job opportunities and track bids at every stage of the bidding process from one centralized place with an online bid board.

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Centralized data management

Manage drawings, models, specs, and contracts in one place with streamlined design reviews and a shared CDE for all stakeholders.

We can easily extract the data, analyze it, and provide an accurate and detailed quantity takeoff.

Kevin HansenVice President of Preconstruction and head of the Estimating teamWindover Construction

Latest preconstruction news and updates

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Podcasts
Future of preconstruction is brighter than ever

Podcast on why preconstruction’s future is bright, with insights from industry leaders.

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Blog
Reimagining construction estimating

Connected data is reshaping estimating. Learn how estimators can deliver faster, more accurate bids.

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Blog
Preconstruction tech stack

Is your preconstruction tech stack creating more risk than value? Discover how to fix it.

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Blog
Construction bidding software guide

Read this guide to learn how to choose the best bidding software for your business.

Questions? We have answers.

Forma for Preconstruction is a collection of software that helps estimating teams win more work, create competitive bids, and reduce risk upfront with top preconstruction solutions.

  • Forma Takeoff
  • Forma Estimate
  • Forma Data Management
  • BuildingConnected Pro
  • Bid Board Pro
  • TradeTapp
  • ProEst

Autodesk offers specialized bundles designed to extend value across the project lifecycle, helping teams unlock new workflows, reduce handoffs, and elevate overall project outcomes. If you’re looking to expand beyond preconstruction, you can explore additional bundles built to support design coordination, model management, and construction execution.


  • Forma for Model Management - Bring BIM to the whole team with desktop and cloud coordination.

  • Forma for Construction Operations - Bring AI and leading construction tools together to automate workflows and accelerate closeout.