In a surprising turn of events, Autodesk has officially announced it is reverting its decision to rename Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) to “Forma”, signaling a renewed focus on clarity and continuity for its flagship construction platform.
But that’s only the beginning.
In what industry insiders are calling a “once-unthinkable alliance,” Autodesk has entered into a groundbreaking interoperability agreement with Oracle, bringing together ACC and Aconex under a unified ecosystem—powered by BIMLauncher.
Introducing: ACConex™
ACConex™
One project. Two platforms. Zero friction.
The newly unveiled product, ACConex™, merges the strengths of both platforms into a single, cohesive experience designed to serve every stakeholder across the project lifecycle.
Aconex will serve as the system of record, primarily used by project owners
ACC will remain the go-to environment for contractors, enabling best-in-class coordination and collaboration
BIMLauncher will act as the connecting intelligence layer, seamlessly synchronizing data, workflows, and communication between the two systems
How It Works
Under the ACConex™ model:
Owners manage governance, approvals, and official correspondence in Aconex’s decentralized architecture
Contractors operate within their own ACC instances, leveraging advanced coordination tools
BIMLauncher ensures alignment by:
Transferring rich documents (with full metadata) from ACC to Aconex
Managing approval workflows across platforms
Returning approved documents and review sheets downstream to contractors and subcontractors
Acting as the trusted record keeper for cross-platform information exchange
The result? A system where each party uses the best tool for their role—without compromise.
What the Leaders Are Saying
BIMLauncher CEO commented:
We are delighted to embark on the next phase of our journey between these two goliaths of our industry. They have clearly been down the wrong road in their attempts to create one platform for all roles on a project. We are finally seeing a move towards a future where they can co-exist and focus on what each does well.
This sets a strong precedent for the future of project information management—where end users benefit from the best tool for the job, and software vendors collaborate to deliver richer solutions.”
Autodesk (ACC) Product Manager added:
“Through our various acquisitions, we developed a centralized system that fundamentally conflicted with the needs of different project teams. We needed a governance layer to connect these platforms.
With Aconex now acting as the framework above ACC, we can continue delivering best-in-class tools for contractors while ensuring alignment across all stakeholders.”
Oracle Aconex Product Manager shared:
“We’ve always focused on delivering a reliable system of record for owners and operators, especially as regulatory demands—like the Fire Safety Act—require full lifecycle accountability.
But we recognize Aconex cannot be everything to everyone. This collaboration acknowledges that reality and embraces a more connected, ecosystem-driven future.
Industry Reaction
One industry commentator summed it up:
“…this marks the beginning of a new connected future—and the end of the age-old ‘this platform vs that platform’ debate, along with the data silos that came with it.”
A New Chapter… or Just a Clever One?
Whether this signals a genuine shift in industry philosophy—or simply a bold April Fools’ vision—one thing is clear:
The idea of interoperable, role-specific platforms connected by a neutral intelligence layer like BIMLauncher is no longer far-fetched.
It might just be the future.
Happy April Fools’ Day from BIMLauncher.