Autodesk® Docs (now part of Autodesk Forma® Document Management) is often treated as simple file storage—but when structured correctly, it becomes a true Common Data Environment (CDE). Many firms believe they already have a CDE but are instead managing disconnected file storage with inconsistent standards, fragile permissions, and unreliable handoffs. In this session, we’ll demonstrate how to transform Autodesk Docs into a true CDE—one that supports scalable project delivery, maintains data integrity, and provides BIM and VDC leaders with confidence that teams are working from the right information at the right time.
Taking a systems-level approach, we’ll focus on structuring Autodesk Docs, so it works consistently across projects, teams, and phases—without constant rework or administrative overhead.
What we’ll cover:
- Scalable folder structures, including template project strategies
- Role-based permission models that remain stable as teams evolve
- When to use transmittals vs sharing vs publishing—and why it matters
- How to support clean design-to-construction handoffs without data loss
- Practical strategies to turn Docs from file storage into a true project command center
