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Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) vs Oracle Aconex

Two Qatar software options, compared side by side for Qatar trades.

Which should you choose?

Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) and Oracle Aconex are both Tier A. Compare the typical pricing shown for each below. The tier is not a quality ranking: weigh the pros, cons, pricing and Qatar-specific notes below against your trade and region.

Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)

Tier A · Listed

Autodesk's construction platform, now sold as Autodesk Forma

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.

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

Qatar 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.

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.

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Oracle Aconex

Tier A · Listed

Oracle's cloud document control and project collaboration platform

Oracle Aconex is a cloud platform where the owner, consultants and contractors on a project share documents, formal correspondence (Mail) and review workflows in one record; Oracle announced its purchase of Aconex in December 2017. Oracle's Aconex status page lists a Middle East (MEA) instance and a separate Saudi Arabia (KSA1) instance. Oracle announced new Aconex capabilities in April 2026.

Pros

+ Documents, Mail and approval workflows in one shared project record
+ Middle East (MEA) instance listed by Oracle
+ Oracle Aconex Mobile app for site teams
+ Still developed: Oracle announced new Aconex capabilities in April 2026

Cons

− No public prices: quote from Oracle
− Built for multi-party projects, more than a small contractor needs
− Not an accounting or invoicing tool
− Support Central help is not offered in Arabic

Qatar note

Aconex suits clients, consultants and main contractors who need one shared record of documents and correspondence across many companies on a large project. It does not handle invoicing. Qatar has not introduced VAT (The New Arab reported on 25 September 2026 that it is still under consideration), and EY reported in May 2026 that Qatar approved a draft e-invoicing law, so keep invoicing in an accounting system that can follow those rules.

Typical Qatar pricing: Quote-based; no public prices found.

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