Autodesk Inc.
Capture punch list items, markup drawings, log daily reports, view the latest sheets, and review 3D models from the jobsite with the Forma mobile construction app.
The Forma mobile app puts the tools and project information you rely on in your hands. Stay connected to your crews on site, manage projects, and keep work moving.
Make critical decisions faster with the Forma mobile construction app:
• Forma Build Essentials for efficient, focused field execution
• Forma Build for connecting field execution and project management
Forma Build Essentials:
Built for lean crews and growing jobs. Projects are quick to set up, easy to access, and designed for everyday work on site.
• Capture punch list items and issues from the field
• Complete daily reports, logs, and forms
• View current construction sheets, drawings, files, and models
• Open project files and documentation
Latest sheets, files, and models
View and mark up sheets directly from the jobsite. Access project files and review 3D models to understand design intent and context. Confirm the latest versions before work begins.
• View and mark up drawings
• Open project files, sheets, and construction documents
• Review 3D models
Punch list and issue tracking
Capture punch list items and issues as you walk the jobsite. Track quality concerns. Log safety observations, near misses, and good catches. Assign responsibility and track work from open to closed.
• Log issues with photos, locations, and references
• Assign owners and due dates
• Track progress from open to closed
Daily reports, checklists, and forms
Capture daily activity and site conditions, complete quality or safety inspections, and attach photos, signatures, and supporting files.
• Complete daily reports and logs
• Record site conditions and project information
• Attach photos and signatures
Fast mobile workflows
Open a project and jump straight into work.
• Access sheets, issues, forms, photos, and models quickly
• Use shortcuts for common field actions
• Keep project information accessible as connectivity changes
Forma Build:
With Forma Build, bring the office and field together to keep projects aligned and on track with connected project management workflows.
• Includes core field capabilities
• Review project schedules and work plans
• Manage RFIs and track responses
• Access approved submittals
• Capture meeting notes and manage correspondence
• Track project assets
• Manage document and package reviews
Connected across Forma:
The Forma mobile app connects you to your Forma project information, construction documents, files, and 3D models across Forma Build Essentials, Forma Build, PlanGrid, Forma Design Collaboration, and Forma Data Management, while providing access to files created in Autodesk tools like Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
See what our customers have to say:
"The ability to access 3D models from the field eliminates confusion and allows us to come to a real-time resolution for any issues onsite. This capability reduces risk and provides cost and time savings while ensuring we deliver high-quality projects to our clients."
Briana Mitchell, Project Manager, Boldt Company
"We have about 460 field employees and for them to access documents in real-time directly on their iPhone or their iPad is priceless."
Ken Mabe, Director of Field Operations, Eckardt Group
Assistant Super/Quality Control Man. @ Teal Construction
arenuiop
I am somewhat of a beginner when it comes to PlanGrid Build. I was introduced to PB about two years ago, and I could not make it through one day without it now. Having an entire set of prints with me, right here in my tablet at all times is awesome. Not to mention being able to pull up an RFI, to discuss an issue while half a mile from the trailer is top notch. I haven’t even began to talk about the ability to take and log photos at the push of a button, “literally”…push of a button.. what’s that you say,?? Can I edit photos and markup prints?? The answer is yes. Everything you need is right here on PGBuild. And no I am not a paid spokesman for PGB, just an extremely satisfied customer.. good day to all and be safe.
Developer Response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to hear how the app has become an essential tool for you in your daily tasks. Your enthusiasm for the app's photo and markup tools truly resonates with us. It's fantastic to know your work has been made easier and more efficient.
Great option if team is fully committed, not for everyone
T Jace
I am an HVAC contractor. I was was talked into using this by a builder I worked with in order to “play ball”. Initially, I was stoked about this. We took the training, and I thought this was the best thing I had seen! Then we started using it, and I quickly realized it’s only a timesaver if everyone on the team (builder side & fellow subs) use it, otherwise it is a management headache for the few dedicated people that are committed. I burned out after a couple projects, and now use something else that fits why I do at a lot lower cost, and is not tied into a closed ecosystem. This only works well if the entire team uses it, otherwise you are back to static PDF’s & chasing plan revisions. Some of the tools are great like the measuring tools. Others that are basic drawing tools for highlighting/markups are very outdated, limited & clunky to use. The worst part of this is the contract. If you decide you don’t want this anymore, make sure you give the required 30 day notice. When I inquired to how to cancel, I was told that I was stuck with it because I didn’t give the required notice, and was referred to the contract. Nice. Of course we are stuck with the contract, but when the response I receive is a “gotcha” it didn’t improve my outlook on their customer service
App Battery Usage is beyond unnecessary
Acsblue
I’ve used PlanGrid for a while, I am a Project Engineer along with a good understanding of computer programming, scripting, etc etc.I will have to say this App is just absolutely absurd with the amount of background activity it’s performing or whatever it’s doing, to the point where I’m convinced this is a farming app. It’s done nothing but gotten worse. I have background app refresh off, I use the iPad Air M1, that is fairly new as I had it replaced 2-3 months ago. Just today, I get into work, open the app view my surveys. It claims the app was on screen for 5 hours, which is not true at all, if anything, maybe 2 hours on screen, with 18 minutes in the background, using 69% of my battery. The reason I know the screen time is incorrect, is because my iPad auto locks after 1 minute, along with how my day went today. I notice often that this simple app, simply makes my iPad fairly warm also, even with it locked. If I close the app, my iPad can just sit in my bag on 100% all day with no use, even opening up my iPad the next day and seeing 99%. If I leave the app open, my iPad will be dead in around 8 hours times. Again App refresh is fully disabled. There is obviously some issue, and it needs to be fixed.
Good for plans … not much for anything else
iree75
Where to start.. The positive: great markup tool for plans and reliable distribution to the field personnel … The negative: The administration of this tool is horrible if you have anymore than a handful of users and projects. We have over 100 and 70 users … need to add a new user to each project ? Go to every project and add their email … type their email in wrong ? oh too bad there are no checks to see if that email exists within your org. File uploading has no granularity of settings … no hyper links to external files sources … no way to see any cross user metrics except who is modifying project data … no way to see if client apps need to be upgraded … just to start. Some of these things could be fixed via api scripting or the workato automation … so i’m paying for an app i need to script ? Project management tools are worthless at scale. So if you buy this to distribute and collaborate plans … fine.. but it does not scale, and there are cheaper products without the worthless project management part.
What's New:
Autodesk Construction Cloud mobile is now the Forma mobile app.
The tools teams rely on every day continue to deliver the same trusted capabilities and performance, with no data migration and no disruption to existing workflows, licensing, integrations, or project data. The tools now operate in a more connected industry cloud that strengthens continuity across the project lifecycle.
In this release:
• Introducing Forma Build Essentials, bringing together core jobsite tools in one efficient and focused workspace. Teams can capture punch list items and issues with photos and locations, view the latest files and models, mark up drawings, and log daily reports on web or mobile.
• New projects now have access to an enhanced photos experience with albums, permission controls.
• Mobile updates include faster project entry, improved photo sync, native sharing with deep links, and faster issue creation with quick create and copy and paste support.
• Additional bug fixes and performance improvements are also included in this release.
Version 8.1.0
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