Speed Up Project Approvals and Reduce Costs with Autodesk Forma

The Cost of Slow Approvals

Delays in approvals can create a ripple effect across the entire project lifecycle. Waiting for sign-offs, chasing updates and managing fragmented email threads all introduce unnecessary friction into the process. These inefficiencies contribute to missed deadlines, programme delays and increased costs, whilst also reducing overall team productivity.

Whether teams are working remotely or onsite, the lack of access to clear, traceable data makes collaboration more difficult. In many organisations, locating the latest markups or view comments often required digging through personal desktops or chat histories, leading to further delays and uncertainty.

Streamlining Workflows and Project Collaboration

Autodesk Forma helps accelerate approvals and reduce administrative overhead through automated workflows. Configured processes ensure that the right stakeholders are notified at the right time, minimising the need for manual tracking while improving accountability and transparency across the project.

By identifying issues and required changes earlier, teams can reduce rework, saving both time and effort whilst maintaining project momentum.

Flexible Reviews and Enhance Transparency

The Reviews functionality within Data Management can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each project. Full traceability of markups and comments ensures that every decision is visible, improving clarity and confidence throughout the review process. Additional features further enhance control and efficiency including:

• The ability to return reviews to previous stages to prevent incorrect approvals.
• Flexible permissions that allow workflow adjustment without full administrative access.
• Automatic organisation of approved documents into designated locations.

Together, these capabilities streamline document control whilst improving how information is managed, tracked and shared.

RFI Workflows and Centralised Data Management

The Request for Information (RFI) workflow within the Build module enables teams to efficiently raise, track and resolve queries related to project delivery. The Build module also enables:

• RFIs to be enriched with supporting visuals such as site photos, providing valuable context and improving the quality of communication between these stakeholders.
• Centralised document storage, allowing files to be referenced seamlessly across multiple tools.

This integrated approach reduces reliance on disconnected systems, making it easier for teams to store, access and share project information.

Driving Efficiency through Integration

By combining automated workflows with centralised data management, Autodesk Forma provides a comprehensive solutions for improving collaboration and operational efficiency. With less time spent on administration and information chasing, teams can focus on delivering high-quality outcomes with greater confidence and control.