A Gulf-Focused Alternative to Autodesk Forma Build (formerly Autodesk Build)
In March 2026 Autodesk renamed Autodesk Construction Cloud to Autodesk Forma: Autodesk Build is now Forma Build and Autodesk Docs is Forma Data Management. It connects closely with Autodesk's design tools. Arkan focuses on construction management for Gulf teams—submittals, inspections, BOQ and payments—with a full Arabic interface and an IFC viewer with clash detection.
Why Consider Arkan Instead of Autodesk Construction Cloud (now Autodesk Forma)
Feature Comparison
See how Arkan stacks up against Autodesk Construction Cloud (now Autodesk Forma)
| Feature | Arkan | Autodesk Construction Cloud (now Autodesk Forma) |
|---|---|---|
| Document Management | ||
| RFI Management | ||
| Submittals | ||
| Field Inspections | ||
| Drawing Management | ||
| BIM Clash Detection | ||
| Change Orders / Variations | ||
| Payment Applications / IPCs | Varies by plan | |
| BOQ Management | Varies by plan | |
| Arabic Interface | Not in listed languages | |
| Mobile App | ||
| Open API | ||
| Pricing | Custom quote — contact us | See autodesk.com for current plans |
Which May Fit Your Team Better?
Arkan may fit better if
- Your site and office teams need a full Arabic interface
- Your payments run from a BOQ, with retention and advance payment recovery
- You plan in Primavera P6 and want the schedule visible to everyone without P6 licences
Autodesk Construction Cloud (now Autodesk Forma) may fit better if
- Your design teams work in Revit and other Autodesk tools and you want design and construction in one Autodesk environment
- You want quantity take-off and estimating in the same platform (Forma Takeoff and Forma Estimate)
- You need interface languages beyond English and Arabic
Sources for the competitor information (checked 2026-10-01)
Comparison based on publicly available information as of October 2026. Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk Forma and Oracle Aconex are trademarks of their respective owners; Arkan is not affiliated with them. Features and pricing may change; check each vendor's website for current details.