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In today’s construction environment, efficiency is essential. Yet many teams still spend hours downloading, renaming, and re-uploading files between Autodesk Forma (previously Autodesk Construction Cloud, ACC) and Bluebeam.
Both platforms are central to modern construction workflows. Forma manages project and document management, while Bluebeam supports fast, collaborative markup and review. But when they operate separately, teams are left navigating unnecessary steps and duplicated effort.
That’s exactly the challenge the ARKANCE Be.Smart Connector was built to solve.
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At ARKANCE, we believe that resilient workflows are both connected and adaptable. The Be.Smart Connector between Autodesk Forma and Bluebeam is a purpose-built solution that lets teams use the tools they trust, while preserving the document validation and approval workflows. Digital transformation should never mean sacrificing flexibility; it should empower it.
The challenge: manual processes, missed opportunities
Every construction professional knows the struggle:
Download from Forma→ Upload to Bluebeam → Download again → Re-upload the revised version.
Files get renamed. Versions get lost. Markups disappear.
Teams waste valuable time chasing updates instead of moving projects forward.
This manual back-and-forth introduces unnecessary risk and slows project timelines, especially when multiple reviewers or large file sets are involved. This tool was created to solve this exact challenge by connecting Forma and Bluebeam directly, without the manual steps.
A Be.Smart Connector: How it works
This Be.Smart Connector simplifies the data transfer process by automating the movement of PDFs, sheets, and other data from Forma to Bluebeam and back. This ensures that the data remains consistent, reducing the risk of discrepancies and maintaining a single source of truth.
Key features:
Direct Cloud-to-Cloud Transfers: Move documents instantly between Forma and Bluebeam without downloading to local drives.
Automatic Version Control: Every return upload creates a new version in Forma — maintaining a full audit trail and preserving markups.
Web-Based Access: Manage sessions and transfers anywhere, anytime, through a simple browser interface.
Session & Project Management: Start, manage, and monitor Bluebeam Sessions directly from the Be.Smart Connector — including participant invites and permissions.
Secure, Role-Based Access: Integrates with your existing Forma and Bluebeam permissions to protect project data integrity.
Why teams adopt it
Early adopters report up to a 90% reduction in time spent transferring data — but speed isn’t the only win. The Be.Smart Connector helps project teams:
Work from a single source of truth with consistent file versions.
Eliminate duplicate uploads and downloads.
Reduce risk of lost or outdated markups.
Collaborate faster across distributed teams.
Stay audit-ready with version histories automatically maintained.
Be.Smart Connector in action
Working smarter starts here
The ARKANCE Be.Smart Connector redefines how teams collaborate by connecting two of the construction industry’s most essential tools. No more wasted time, no more file chaos — just a single, automated workflow that keeps your data clean, current, and connected.
As construction technology continues to evolve, ARKANCE is leading the charge toward a truly integrated ecosystem — one where every team member, platform, and project stays in sync.
Be.Smart Connector now available in the U.S. and EMEA markets
Contact the ARKANCE team to learn more, request a demo, or discuss how this integration can simplify your workflows.
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Be.Smart Connector could work for your projects?