Software · Qatar
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. In Doha, Thasaamah Technology says it is an Autodesk Gold Partner.
Qatar-specific note
Thasaamah Technology in Doha says it is an Autodesk Gold Partner, but its partner page lists design software (Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, AEC Collection) rather than the Forma construction bundles, so ask any Qatar seller whether it sells and supports those bundles locally. The tools suit engineering firms and contractors working with BIM models; simple jobs do not need them.
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)
- + Doha-based Autodesk partner (Thasaamah Technology, self-described Gold Partner)
Cons
- − No public prices for the construction bundles: quote-based
- − Product names changed in March 2026, so older guides use ACC names
- − Not an accounting or invoicing tool
- − BIM depth is more than simple jobs need
Typical Qatar 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 Qatar trades
The Ministry of Finance’s Monaqasat portal requires classification, with an audited balance sheet, before a company can take part in government tenders. The General Tax Authority administers income tax (10%), withholding tax and excise tax through its Dhareeba portal; Qatar has no VAT as of September 2026, and EY reports that the GTA will run e-invoicing under the draft law. Law No. 12 of 2024 requires employers to report vacancies and salaries to the Ministry of Labour and to fill designated jobs with Qatari nationals. The Ministry of Municipality issues building permits through an AI-based system launched in October 2025; QCS 2014 applies to all buildings under construction, according to The Peninsula, with Ashghal adding Interim Advice Notes on its own projects; and Kahramaa publishes lists of authorized electrical and water contractors and licenses solar PV contractors.
Qatar construction and trades software selection is shaped by Monaqasat classification for government tenders, the Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS 2014), Ashghal’s tendering and prequalification for public works, the Qatarization law (Law No. 12 of 2024), and the tax position: Qatar has not introduced VAT, and a draft e-invoicing law approved on 6 May 2026 had no official go-live date by 30 September 2026.
Frequently asked
Is Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) a good fit for Qatar 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. In Doha, Thasaamah Technology says it is an Autodesk Gold Partner. Thasaamah Technology in Doha says it is an Autodesk Gold Partner, but its partner page lists design software (Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, AEC Collection) rather than the Forma construction bundles, so ask any Qatar seller whether it sells and supports those bundles locally. The tools suit engineering firms and contractors working with BIM models; simple jobs do not need them.
What does Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) cost in Qatar?
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 Qatar pricing on the vendor's site before committing.