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How to Import Schedule Items from Buildxact to Buildern

Buildern makes it easy to transfer your existing schedule data from Buildxact. In this guide, you’ll learn how to export schedule items from Buildxact and import them into Buildern in a few simple steps.


📋 Requirements

Before you begin, make sure:

  • You have access to your Buildxact account

  • Your project schedule is already created in Buildxact

  • You have access to the target project in Buildern


Import Schedule from Buildxact

Step 1: Access the Import Option

To begin importing:

  • Open your project in Buildern

  • Click the Import button

  • Select Import from Buildxact

When you click on Buildxact, you will see detailed step-by-step instructions explaining how to export your file. In this section, Buildern also provides a visual screenshot to guide you through the process.

Follow the instructions shown on the screen: Go to the Schedule page in Buildxact, click the Share icon, then choose the list type you want to export, set the desired timeframe, and select Excel as the file format. Click Download, and the schedule file will be generated and saved to your device.

Step 2: Configure Columns

After uploading the file, Buildern will display a preview of the imported data.

You can review and adjust column mappings. This step may be optional, as Buildern can automatically map standard Buildxact fields.


After Import: What to Expect

Your schedule items will now appear in Buildern’s Schedule view.

From here, you can continue managing:

  • Tasks and milestones

  • Dependencies

  • Schedule views

  • Project planning and tracking

It’s recommended to review the imported data to ensure everything is correctly aligned.


More Buildern tricks, tips, and time-saving features are just around the corner.

Happy building!

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