About Cost Management

Cost Management in Forma Build is a robust set of capabilities purpose-built for construction teams, centralising all cost activities in the cloud. It helps to improve cost control and streamline workflows. Cost Management also provides real-time visibility into cost-related risk, allows for more accurate forecasting and brings more predictability to cash flow and profitability projections.

Cost Management with Autodesk Forma

Built on a unified platform and common data environment, Autodesk Forma is a powerful and complete portfolio of construction management products. Autodesk Forma empowers general contractors, specialty trades, designers and owners to drive better business outcomes. Autodesk Forma combines advanced technology, a unique builders network and predictive insights to connect teams, workflows and data across the entire building lifecycle.

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Key Functionalities of Cost Management

Within Cost Management, you can work with tools that help track costs, manage risk and keep a project on a budget:

• Home - Use the home page to control your project with an aggregated view of important dates in a calendar.
• Budget - Create and manage budgets, main contracts and budget payment applications to track incoming and outgoing cash for your project.
• Cost - Create and manage contracts, expenses and cost payment applications to track incoming and outgoing cash for your project.
• Change Order – Work with cost items and follow the change order workflow.
• Forecast – Visually schedule time-based allowances, such as general conditions. It also helps you understand how your budget and time interact with each other.
• Settings – Cost Management is flexible and customisable. Configurable features allow teams to customise the software to suit their needs and preferences. Learn more about setting up Cost Management.

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