Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) vs First Bit ERP

Autodesk's construction cloud, now sold as Autodesk Forma

Autodesk Construction Cloud became part of Autodesk Forma on 24 March 2026, and its products were renamed (for example Forma Build and Forma Data Management). Autodesk sells it in three bundles: Model Management (model coordination and design collaboration), Preconstruction (takeoff, estimating and bidding) and Construction Operations (field and document management).

Pros

• + Model coordination, preconstruction and field tools from one vendor
• + Model Management bundle includes Navisworks Manage and Model Coordination (per Autodesk)
• + User-, project- or account-based pricing options (per Autodesk)
• + 30-day money-back guarantee (per Autodesk)

Cons

• − No public prices for the bundles: quote only
• − Product names changed in March 2026, so older guides use ACC names
• − BIM coordination is more than simple fit-out or MEP jobs need
• − Not an accounting or ZATCA e-invoicing tool

Construction ERP: project cost control, procurement, finance and payroll

First Bit, founded in Moscow, sells a construction ERP in Saudi Arabia from a Riyadh office and in the UAE from Dubai. Its modules cover project cost control, project management, procurement, accounting, taxes, HR and payroll, warehouse and equipment. First Bit says more than 2,000 Middle East companies have chosen it and that it sends ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoices to the Fatoora portal.

Pros

• + Built for construction firms: project cost control, procurement, equipment
• + ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing, VAT and WHT returns (per First Bit)
• + Arabic and English, with a Riyadh office
• + Cloud or on-premises deployment

Cons

• − No public prices: quote based on users and implementation
• − A full ERP needs implementation time and setup
• − Heavier than a simple accounting app for small firms
• − Evaluation is through a requested demo