Forma Data Management
Cloud-based shared data environment for document management &
control for the entire AEC project team.
Simplified data and document management
Forma Data Management is the Common Data Environment (CDE) for centralized management of all BIM project data in the cloud.
The data can be accessed anywhere via the browser: Project teams can communicate efficiently with each other, resolve conflicts more quickly and drive the project forward.

- Central document management: CDE – Common Data Environment
- Location-independent access
- Project status in real time
- Task management
WHAT IS Forma Data Management?
Forma Data Management is a cloud-based document management and shared data environment in the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). You benefit from these possibilities:
- Greater precision thanks to fewer errors and reworking
- Optimized workflows for review and approval
- Alignment of team members and easier project planning

Access control
Create an authorization concept to restrict access to information using roles and levels.
Redlining and markups
Create and share markers for collaborative design reviews.


Task management
Document and locate defects on site, supplement these tasks with photos and assign them to the responsible persons, companies or roles.
Tasks can also be exported as BCF comments or task reports for external forwarding.
Large Model Viewer
View drawings directly in the platform, navigate through 3D models and use IFC models for coordination purposes.


Version control and change management
Efficiently check the accuracy of changes – from one publication to the next.
Desktop Connector
Open, save, rename, lock and delete project files directly from your Windows desktop.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What is Forma Data Management used for?
Forma Data Management provides a cloud-based shared data environment for document management and control for the entire project team. AEC teams can use Forma Data Management to simplify collaboration and data management from planning through to construction and speed up document review and approval processes.
Who uses Forma Data Management?
Over the course of the entire project, all relevant team members use this practical document management system. These are usually architects, planners, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, draughtsmen, detailers, BIM and VDC managers, project managers, owners and manufacturers.

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