Construction has always been a team effort, bringing together people, expertise, and technology to deliver complex projects. But as information moves from design teams to estimators, from preconstruction to the field, and eventually to owners and operators, critical context can get lost.

At Autodesk, we believe there’s a better way: a connected process where information moves with the project, rather than a series of disconnected handoffs.

That’s the vision we’re building toward with Autodesk Forma. And today, I’m proud to share an important milestone in that journey:

Autodesk has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Construction Management Software 2026 Vendor Assessment (September 2026, IDC #US54135526).

IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. The Capabilities score measures supplier product, go-to-market and business execution in the short-term. The Strategy score measures alignment of supplier strategies with customer requirements in a 3-5 year timeframe. Supplier market share is represented by the size of the icons.  Source: “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Construction Management Software 2026 Vendor Assessment,” September 2026, IDC #US54135526. Autodesk is positioned in the Leaders Category.

IDC MarketScape’s assessment evaluated Autodesk’s construction management capabilities and strategies.

What stands out to me is that IDC MarketScape identified our design-to-operate platform as a strength. The opportunity ahead isn’t simply to make construction software better; it’s to connect decisions made in design and engineering with the work happening in preconstruction and the field, while ensuring what teams learn during delivery carries forward.

That’s the shift I believe we’re leading with Autodesk Forma, and I’m proud of the role our teams are playing in making it possible.

What IDC MarketScape noted and why we believe it matters

In its assessment, IDC MarketScape identifies several Autodesk strengths that we believe align closely with what we hear from construction teams every day: the need for more connected workflows, practical AI that helps people get work done, and technology that works alongside the tools they already use:

• Deep construction industry experience combined with a design-to-operate platform that includes project and geospatial information, as well as a digital twin offering to simplify post-project handoff.
• Embedded AI agents that are targeted for certain tasks (model info, schedule, RFIs, submittals) as well as a general Autodesk Assistant for cross-domain work and model analysis.
• Partnership ecosystem model: Autodesk Platform Services (formerly called Forge) provides a set of applications, APIs, and an open approach for development of new applications. It also has multiple construction communities and partner advisory councils to drive close customer engagement. One large general contractor customer describes its long-time relationship with Autodesk as “mutually beneficial;” other customers express similar sentiments.

Taken together, we believe this reinforces the momentum behind Autodesk Forma, the AEC industry cloud that brings designers, engineers, and construction teams together. Forma’s open ecosystem includes more than 400 integrations through technology partners and Forma Construction Connect, giving our construction teams the flexibility to work with the tools they already use. With a shared platform that combines the breadth of Autodesk’s design and make capabilities with the intelligence of AI, teams can move faster, make better decisions earlier, and build with greater confidence. As IDC’s Jeffrey Hojlo explains:
“Construction management software is increasingly being evaluated on its ability to connect workflows, data, and project teams across the construction lifecycle,” said Jeffrey Hojlo, research vice president, industrial ecosystems, engineering, & product innovation strategies, IDC. “Autodesk’s positioning as a Leader reflects its broad construction management capabilities, investments in embedded AI, and established partner ecosystem. Together, these are important considerations for organizations seeking to improve collaboration and continuity throughout project delivery.”

Building on this momentum

At Autodesk University 2026, we announced new capabilities, including Forma Bid, AI-powered Project Home insights in Forma Build, and the Daily Log Agent, that continue to advance our vision for connected construction. From preconstruction and model coordination to field operations and AI-powered workflows, these innovations are helping bring more of the project lifecycle together through Forma. Customer feedback shapes where we invest and innovate. From our earliest construction capabilities to today’s connected, AI-powered workflows, we’ve kept one focus: technology that helps construction teams do their best work.  To our customers and partners who have been part of this journey: thank you. We’re excited about what comes next.

• Read more about Autodesk’s licensed IDC MarketScape report excerpt.
• Explore how Autodesk Forma for construction supports project teams from preconstruction through delivery.