Autodesk Forma Preconstruction: Advanced Takeoffs introduces you to advanced measurement techniques, 3D BIM model integration, and structured data management. Explore how to create custom output formulas to calculate additional quantities from existing measurements, reassign Takeoff items to the appropriate types, and organize Takeoff inventories using classification systems. The course also covers connecting 3D BIM models to Forma Takeoff projects and extracting automated quantities directly from model elements, providing the skills needed to streamline Takeoff workflows and prepare accurate, organized data for review and handover.
What You'll Learn
- Signing In and Locating Forma Preconstruction
- Performing 3D Takeoffs
- Takeoff Customization
- Exporting Takeoff Results
- Advanced Preconstruction Workflows
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About the Author
Victoria Ikede is the Artificial Intelligence Exploration (AIX) National Lead at Architecture49, where she leads the firm’s AI Change Initiative and serves as Senior BIM Manager on large-scale rail and transit infrastructure projects in the Greater Toronto Area.
She has over 12 years of experience delivering large-scale residential and commercial projects through advanced digital design methods including Building Information Modelling, Point cloud Scanning, 3D Printing, Visualizations & Immersive Reality Exploration.
A Certified PMP and Autodesk Expert Elite, she also runs ‘The BIM Mentor’ YouTube channel, sharing insights with 2,800+ subscribers on custom app development for Revit.
She has also designed seminar and on-demand courses on Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Internet of Things, 3D Printing, and BIM for Athabasca University and Toronto Metropolitan University.
