Autodesk Construction Cloud API

Programmatic access to documents and project records in Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Quick Answer

The Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) API is a set of web APIs, delivered through Autodesk Platform Services, that let approved applications read and write ACC project data. Depending on the product module, that can include documents, sheets, issues, RFIs, submittals, and cost records, accessed with OAuth 2.0 credentials.

The Full Picture

Autodesk Construction Cloud is Autodesk's cloud suite for construction document management, project delivery, and cost workflows. Its data is reachable through APIs published on the Autodesk Platform Services developer portal, so there is no separate ACC login scheme: you register an APS application and authenticate with OAuth 2.0.

The API surface follows the product modules. Document-management APIs list and retrieve folders and files, including drawing sheets and their versions. Module-specific APIs cover records such as issues, RFIs, and submittals. The exact endpoints, fields, and maturity vary by module, and Autodesk's documentation is the reference for what is currently available.

Access depends on more than a token. The account administrator typically has to authorize or provision the application for the hub, and what the app can do is limited by the permissions and roles of the user or service involved in each project.

Common uses include pulling issue and RFI logs into reporting tools, syncing document metadata with another system, and automating file intake or export. As with any vendor API, plan for rate limits, versioning changes, and a clear system of record for each data type.

Real Examples

→Issue reporting: A VDC manager pulls open issues from several ACC projects through the API and combines them into one portfolio coordination report.

→Sheet metadata sync: An integration reads the current sheet list and version numbers from ACC so an external tracker always reflects the latest drawing set.

→Admin provisioning: A company's ACC administrator authorizes a custom app for the hub so a developer's integration can reach specific projects within permitted roles.

Common Misconceptions

People assume: ACC has its own separate API login.

Actually: ACC APIs are accessed through Autodesk Platform Services, using an APS app and OAuth 2.0. An account administrator usually must also authorize the app for the hub.

People assume: The API exposes everything a user can do in the ACC interface.

Actually: Coverage varies by module and changes over time. Some features have fuller API support than others, so check Autodesk's current documentation before designing a workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get access to the ACC API?

Register an application on the Autodesk Platform Services portal, authenticate with OAuth 2.0, and have your ACC account administrator authorize the app for your hub. Project permissions then limit what it can do.

Is the ACC API the same as the Autodesk Build API?

They overlap. Autodesk Build is a module within Autodesk Construction Cloud, and its records are reached through ACC APIs on APS. Autodesk's documentation lists the exact modules and endpoints.

Can the API download drawing sheets?

Document-management APIs can list and retrieve files and versions, including drawing files, within the permissions of the authorizing user. Check the current docs for supported file and sheet operations.

Does ACC support webhooks?

Autodesk offers a Webhooks API on APS that can notify your system about supported events. Which events are available depends on the module and is listed in Autodesk's documentation.