Autodesk Construction Cloud
by Autodesk · Construction
Cloud platform connecting design, preconstruction, and field teams with construction back-office and ERP systems.
- Works with
- Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, Acumatica, Xero, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista / Spectrum, JD Edwards, CMiC, SAP
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Company size
- Mid-market, Enterprise
- Pricing
- Quote-based
Overview
Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) is Autodesk's unified construction management platform, combining products such as Autodesk Build, Autodesk Docs, Autodesk Takeoff, BIM Collaborate, and BuildingConnected to connect design, preconstruction, and field/office teams on a single common data environment. It targets general contractors, specialty contractors, designers, and owners across commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and institutional projects.
A core part of ACC's value proposition for construction back-office teams is connecting field and project data to accounting/ERP systems, primarily through Autodesk Build's Cost Management module and the ACC Connect integration platform (built on Workato). ACC Connect provides no-code, ready-to-use integrations to accounting and financial applications, syncing budgets, cost items, pay applications, invoices, and change orders between Autodesk Build and the back office to reduce duplicate data entry.
Beyond the native ACC Connect integrations, Autodesk maintains an AECO Technology Partner ecosystem of certified partners (including Agave, hh2 Cloud Services, and Morpheus Technology Group) that extend connectivity to ERP systems ACC Connect doesn't natively cover, such as Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista and Spectrum, JD Edwards, CMiC, and SAP.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video hosted on YouTube.
Features & capabilities
Cost Management
Budget, contract, and payment application tracking that ties field costs back to the ERP.
- Budget tracking and forecasting
- Contract and change order management
- Pay application processing
- Cost worksheets and reporting
- Two-way ERP sync for budgets and actuals
Project & Field Management (Autodesk Build)
Day-to-day field execution tools for issues, RFIs, and daily reporting.
- RFIs and submittals
- Daily logs and field reports
- Issue tracking and punch lists
- Forms and checklists
- Photos and progress tracking
- Meeting minutes
Document & Model Management
Common data environment for drawings, models, and specifications.
- Document version control and markup
- Model Coordination and clash detection
- Design Collaboration
- Sheet and drawing management
- Autodesk Docs common data environment
Preconstruction
Bidding, estimating, and takeoff tools ahead of construction start.
- 2D and 3D quantity takeoff
- Bid management (BuildingConnected)
- Subcontractor prequalification (TradeTapp)
- Estimating
Integration Platform (ACC Connect)
No-code integration layer connecting ACC to ERP, CRM, and other business systems.
- Prebuilt connectors to QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, Xero, and Acumatica
- Workato-powered workflow automation
- Custom/no-code integration recipes
- Data sync for cost items, invoices, and change orders
Quality & Safety
Inspection and safety observation tracking across the project.
- Quality inspections and checklists
- Safety observations and incident tracking
- Issue resolution workflows
Insights & Reporting
Cross-project data and reporting dashboards.
- Project and portfolio dashboards
- Data connector for BI tools
- Custom reporting
Common use cases
- Syncing Autodesk Build budgets, cost items, and pay applications with Sage Intacct or QuickBooks Online to eliminate duplicate entry between field and accounting
- Connecting Autodesk Build Cost Management to Sage 300 CRE or Viewpoint Vista/Spectrum via certified partner middleware (hh2, Morpheus Technology Group)
- Managing RFIs, submittals, and daily field reports on a single common data environment shared by office and field teams
- Running 2D/3D takeoff and estimating during preconstruction before handing budgets to the accounting team
- Coordinating design models and drawings across architects, engineers, and contractors via Autodesk Docs and Model Coordination
- Tracking subcontractor bids and prequalification through BuildingConnected ahead of contract award
- Feeding timekeeping, procurement, and cost data from field operations into ERP systems for real-time job costing
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Single common data environment spanning design (BIM), preconstruction, and field/project management, not just a standalone field tool
- ACC Connect (Workato-based) offers no-code integration recipes to accounting systems rather than requiring custom development
- Backed by a large AECO Technology Partner ecosystem, extending ERP connectivity beyond native connectors to systems like Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, JD Edwards, CMiC, and SAP
- Part of the broader Autodesk AEC portfolio, so it shares data with design tools like Revit and Navisworks used upstream of construction
ERP integrations
Syncs cost items, pay applications, invoices, and change orders between Autodesk Build Cost Management and Sage Intacct
Pushes cost pay apps, expenses, and budget pay apps to QuickBooks Online
Pricing
Autodesk prices Construction Cloud/Forma Build by product bundle and user seats; exact per-seat pricing is not consistently published and quotes are tailored to company size and modules selected. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
Technical & security
- Hosting
- SaaS (multi-tenant)
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Autodesk Construction Cloud — frequently asked questions
Does Autodesk Construction Cloud integrate with Sage Intacct?
Yes. Autodesk Construction Cloud Connect provides a prebuilt integration with Sage Intacct that syncs cost items, pay applications, invoices, and change orders between Autodesk Build's Cost Management module and Sage Intacct, reducing duplicate data entry between field and accounting teams.
What ERP and accounting systems does Autodesk Construction Cloud connect to?
Natively through ACC Connect it integrates with QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, Xero, and Acumatica. Through certified partner middleware such as hh2 Cloud Services, Morpheus Technology Group, and Boomi, it also connects to Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista/Spectrum, JD Edwards, CMiC, and SAP.
How is Autodesk Construction Cloud priced?
Pricing is quote-based, structured around product bundles (such as Autodesk Build, Docs, and Takeoff) and user seats, with quotes tailored to company size and the modules selected.
Who uses Autodesk Construction Cloud?
General contractors, specialty contractors, designers, and building owners working on commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and institutional construction projects.
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