Autodesk Forma Estimate

Autodesk Forma Estimate

Autodesk Forma Estimate (formerly Autodesk Estimate) empowers estimators with connected preconstruction to win more work and boost estimate accuracy.

Connected preconstruction with cloud-based estimating!

Align teams with cloud-based estimating to centralize data and ensure everyone works from a single source of truth.
Track all takeoffs and estimates in one place, ensuring accurate and consistent material, labor, and other rates.
Accelerate the creation of accurate estimates by linking 2D and 3D quantities directly to your estimate. 
Link 2D and 3D takeoffs to estimates, streamline workflows, and minimize errors to create competitive bids.

Features for Powering your Preconstruction Workflow

Create Accurate Estimates

Price line items by calculating all direct and indirect costs – materials, labour, equipment and more, all in one place.

From Takeoff to Estimate

Simply send you 2D and 3D takeoff quantities to the estimate tool to begin pricing your project.

Updating Estimates

Easily update your estimate as new document versions are issues and takeoffs are adjusted.

Centralised Cost Library

A customizable, account-level cost library keeps pricing centralized, consistent, and easy to update.

Document Management

Easily organize and share files, ensuring everyone has access to the latest plans, documents, and specs.

Estimating Reports

Generate and save estimating reports directly to Files or the Reports tool in Excel format for better team visibility.

Forma Estimate FAQ

What is Forma Estimate?

Forma Estimate (formerly Autodesk Estimate) is a cloud-based estimating solution designed for general contractors and subcontractors. It connects 2D and 3D takeoffs to costs, materials, labour, subcontractor, equipment and other calculations, to help produce more accurate estimates, all within a single, powerful platform. Forma Estimate helps teams save time, win more work and control costs for maximum profitability through a collaborative preconstruction experience. ​

How does Forma Estimate improve collaboration?

Forma Estimate is cloud-based estimating software that allows estimators to collaborate and stay connected no matter where they are. Forma Estimate is the perfect solution for teams looking to increase collaboration, improve estimating transparency, and implement standardization.

Is Forma Estimate the new name for Autodesk Estimate?

Yes. Autodesk Estimate has evolved into Forma Estimate as part of the Forma industry cloud. If you currently use Autodesk Estimate, no action is required, and your access continue seamlessly under the new name.

Can Forma Estimate integrate with other Autodesk products?

Forma Estimate helps to streamline estimating workflows with its connection to Forma Data Management and Forma Takeoff. With these connections, teams can rest assured they are working from the latest project data to create an estimate they can trust in a more efficient and timely manner.

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