Autodesk Forma Build: Cost Management (End Users) provides end users with the knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate and use Cost Management in Autodesk Forma Build. Explore key workflows including budgets, contracts, change orders, payment applications, retention and expenses, forecasting and the Cost Management home page. Learn how to manage day-to-day cost activities, understand how financial information moves through the system and use the available tools to support accurate and consistent project cost management.
What You'll Learn
- Cost Management Introduction
- Cost Management Home Page
- Working with Budgets
- Working with Contracts
- The Change Order Workflow
- Payment Applications
- Retention and Expenses
- The Forecast Tool
- Cost Management End User Wrap-up
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About the Author
Ron Smith is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Cedar Rock Consulting LLC, a veteran-owned consulting firm focused on helping organizations improve operational clarity, strategy, and execution through technology, process optimization, and digital transformation, and is also a trusted reselling partner for Global eTraining!
With more than 30 years of experience spanning engineering, manufacturing, construction, SaaS, and enterprise technology, Ron has built a career leading initiatives in project management, customer success, consulting, strategic sales, and business operations. His background includes roles with Autodesk, various Autodesk partners, architecture, engineering, and consulting organizations, where he has helped companies of all sizes improve workflows, scale operations, and align technology investments with business outcomes.
He holds advanced degrees in Business Administration and Project Management and has extensive experience across the Autodesk ecosystem, including AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, Revit, Fusion, and Autodesk Construction Cloud platforms.
