# Autodesk Forma for contractors: construction AI features

Source: https://cloudbrain.in/ai-tools/autodesk-forma
Last updated: 2026-11-12

Autodesk Forma, formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud, is Autodesk's platform for document management, model coordination and project management in construction. Its AI features include an assistant that finds and summarises project data, Construction IQ risk scanning, drawing and specification extraction, and automatic submittal logs. Outputs need review by the project team.

## What is Autodesk Forma?

Autodesk Forma brings together what was Autodesk Construction Cloud, including Autodesk Build and Autodesk Docs (now Forma Build and Forma Data Management). AI features run across documents, models and project records.

## How do AEC teams use Autodesk Forma?

- Finding information across project documents
- Spotting risk in issues and observations
- Building submittal logs from specifications

## What should you check before using it on projects?

1. Check which subscription includes which AI features.
2. Review AI answers against the source records.
3. Read Autodesk's AI trust centre on data use.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Autodesk Forma the same as Autodesk Construction Cloud?

Yes. Autodesk says Autodesk Construction Cloud is now part of Autodesk Forma, with no data migration or licensing change.

### What AI features does it have?

Autodesk lists Autodesk Assistant, Construction IQ risk scanning, drawing and specification extraction, automatic submittal logs, photo tagging and symbol detection in takeoff.

### Is it available in India?

Autodesk lists an India region for sign-in. Check product availability and pricing for India with Autodesk.