Software · Oman
Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)
Autodesk's construction platform, now sold as Autodesk Forma
Market position
Autodesk moved Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) into its Autodesk Forma brand on 24 March 2026 and renamed the products, for example Forma Build, Forma Data Management, Forma Takeoff and Forma Estimate. Autodesk sells them in three quote-based bundles, Model Management, Preconstruction and Construction Operations, which also include Navisworks Manage, BuildingConnected Pro, ProEst and Pype tools.
Oman-specific note
Most useful where a project team works from BIM models and shares drawings across companies. Ask Autodesk who resells and supports Forma in Oman before you buy, and keep Oman VAT invoicing in your accounting system.
Pros
- + Model coordination, design collaboration and document management in one account
- + Bundles run from takeoff, estimating and bidding to field operations and closeout
- + User-, project- and account-based pricing options (per Autodesk)
- + 30-day money-back guarantee stated on the pricing page
Cons
- − No public prices for the construction bundles: quote-based
- − No Oman partner confirmed in this check
- − Product names changed in March 2026, so older guides use ACC names
- − Not an accounting or VAT tool
Typical Oman pricing
Quote-based: Autodesk's construction pricing page lists three bundles (Model Management, Preconstruction, Construction Operations) with 'Get a quote' and no prices; Autodesk says it offers user-, project- and account-based pricing and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Why this matters for Oman trades
The Oman Tax Authority administers 5% VAT (registration mandatory above OMR 38,500 of annual supplies) and Fawtara e-invoicing, a 5-corner model in which OTA-accredited service providers exchange invoices and report tax data; other sources give different phase dates, so check your own start date with the Authority. Since 1 August 2025 the Ministry of Labour requires OSE accreditation before an engineer’s work permit is issued or renewed. The Authority for Projects, Tenders and Local Content (Royal Decree 57/2025) registers and classifies suppliers, contractors and consulting offices on Esnad for government work. Under Ministerial Decision 602/2025, firms meeting Omanisation targets get 30% off visa and licensing fees and firms falling short pay double, according to Muscat Daily. Muscat Municipality issues building permits in Muscat governorate; the unified building code from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning is optional in 2026 and 2027, enforced in Muscat from 2028 and nationwide by 2030, according to Muscat Daily; and the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) sets building fire-safety conditions and studies construction plans.
Oman construction software selection is shaped by the Oman Tax Authority’s phased Fawtara e-invoicing rollout through accredited service providers (the Authority’s FAQ says implementation begins in August 2026 for 100 large VAT-registered companies, in February 2027 for all large VAT-registered companies and in August 2027 for all remaining VAT-registered taxpayers), alongside 5% VAT, OSE engineer accreditation (required for work permits since 1 August 2025), registration and classification on the Esnad portal of the Authority for Projects, Tenders and Local Content, Omanisation categories that raise or lower work permit fees, building permits through Muscat Municipality’s e-services, the unified Oman Building Code, and CDAA fire-safety requirements.
Frequently asked
Is Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) a good fit for Oman trades?
Autodesk moved Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) into its Autodesk Forma brand on 24 March 2026 and renamed the products, for example Forma Build, Forma Data Management, Forma Takeoff and Forma Estimate. Autodesk sells them in three quote-based bundles, Model Management, Preconstruction and Construction Operations, which also include Navisworks Manage, BuildingConnected Pro, ProEst and Pype tools. Most useful where a project team works from BIM models and shares drawings across companies. Ask Autodesk who resells and supports Forma in Oman before you buy, and keep Oman VAT invoicing in your accounting system.
What does Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) cost in Oman?
Quote-based: Autodesk's construction pricing page lists three bundles (Model Management, Preconstruction, Construction Operations) with 'Get a quote' and no prices; Autodesk says it offers user-, project- and account-based pricing and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Pricing and availability can change by region; confirm current Oman pricing on the vendor's site before committing.