What This Tool Does
Real examples of how the connector helps your AI agent take action; like sending messages, updating records, or syncing data across tools.
Real-Time Lookup
Streamline residential construction workflows
Example
"Create new BuildXact jobs when a quote is accepted from an external form"
Memory Recall
Retrieve job progress updates and cost tracking data.
Example
"Get BuildXact project cost updates for ‘Kitchen Reno’ from last month."
Instant Reaction
Alert contractors when purchase order approvals are delayed in BuildXact.
Example
"Notify if PO remains unapproved 24 hours after submission."
Autonomous Routine
Track project costs, order approvals, and schedule milestones.
Example
"Send weekly summary of all outstanding purchase orders."
Agent-Initiated Action
Auto-escalate or send PO reminder.
Example
"Remind supervisor if PO remains pending for over 1 business day."
Connect with Apps
See which platforms this connector is commonly used with to power cross-tool automation.
Xero
Sync estimates and invoices
Slack
Notify team on quote acceptance
Google Sheets
Track project cost summaries
Try It with Your Agent
Example Prompt:
"When a quote is accepted in BuildXact, notify the estimator via Slack and log it in Google Sheets."
How to Set It Up
Quick guide to connect, authorize, and start using the tool in your Fastn UCL workspace.
1
Connect BuildXact in Fastn UCL: Navigate to the Connectors section and select BuildXact, then click Connect.
2
Authenticate using your BuildXact API key to authorize project access.
3
Enable “create_estimate” and “get_job_progress” in the Actions tab.
4
Use the AI Agent to generate estimates or check construction progress by issuing relevant prompts.
Why Use This Tool
Understand what this connector unlocks: speed, automation, data access, or real-time actions.
