Autodesk ACC/BIM 360

What is Autodesk ACC / BIM 360?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), which includes BIM 360, is a cloud-based construction and design collaboration platform used by architecture, engineering, and construction teams. It enables project coordination, document management, issue tracking, and model collaboration across distributed teams.

Unlike simple SaaS tools, Autodesk ACC / BIM 360 uses a role-based and module-based licensing model, where different users (designers, engineers, reviewers, stakeholders) require different license types such as Docs, Build, or BIM Collaborate Pro.

Where Autodesk ACC / BIM 360 license management goes wrong without integration

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Multiple license types create complexity
Different roles require different licenses (Docs, Build, Collaborate Pro), making it hard to track who has what access.

Over-provisioning of high-cost licenses
Users are often assigned premium licenses (e.g., BIM Collaborate Pro) even if they only need viewing or issue tracking access.

No visibility into role-based usage
Organizations cannot clearly see whether users are actively using design collaboration features or just accessing documents.

Inactive users still consuming licenses
Contractors, external partners, or past project members often remain active in the system.

Project-based access not cleaned up
Users added for specific construction projects are not removed once the project ends, leading to license sprawl.

Key license management features with Corma

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Centralized license visibility across modules
Track all Autodesk ACC / BIM 360 users, roles, and license types in one place.

Usage-based role analysis
Identify whether users actually need high-tier licenses like BIM Collaborate Pro or can be downgraded.

Automated license cleanup
Remove inactive users or project-based access once projects are completed.

Role-based optimization
Ensure users are assigned the correct license type (Docs vs Build vs Collaborate Pro) based on usage.

Cross-project access governance
Control and monitor access across multiple projects to prevent license duplication and waste.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How does Autodesk ACC / BIM 360 licensing work?

It uses a role-based and module-based model, where users are assigned licenses like Docs, Build, or BIM Collaborate Pro depending on their responsibilities.

Why is Autodesk licensing complex?

Because different roles (designers, reviewers, stakeholders) require different license types, and pricing varies by module and usage.

Can Corma reduce Autodesk license waste?

Yes. By identifying inactive users and over-provisioned roles, Corma helps optimize license allocation.

Can licenses be downgraded based on usage?

Yes. Users with low activity can be moved from premium licenses to lower-cost options like Docs access.

Does this help manage project-based access?

Yes. Corma ensures users are automatically added and removed based on project lifecycle events.

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