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12Build API: Connect 12Build to your own systems

Avoid manual work and human error by connecting 12Build directly to your own business software.

What will you find in this article?

  • Summary: The key benefits of using the 12Build API.

  • Requirements and target audience: What you need to access the API.

  • Capabilities: What you can specifically automate with the integration.

  • How it works: Information about activation and technical support.

  • Getting started: The next steps for your IT team.

Summary

With the 12Build API, you can connect the platform directly to software such as ERP systems, estimation packages, and BI tools. This allows information to flow automatically between systems, preventing duplicate work and ensuring a single reliable data source.

Requirements and target audience

This article is intended for organizations that want to digitize and automate their processes.

  • Subscription: The API is exclusively available to users with an Enterprise subscription.

  • Technical requirements: Setup requires an IT team or developer capable of building integrations.

Capabilities

The API offers extensive features to integrate data from 12Build into your own work environment:

  • Project management: Retrieve project data, synchronize, and integrate document management.

  • Quotation flow: Manage requests for proposals directly from your own software.

  • Data management: Centrally manage relationships and budget rules.

  • Reporting: Use data from 12Build for your own dashboards or BI reports.

How it works

Once the API function is activated, your organization will have the resources to set up the integration.

  1. Activation: After activation, you will receive a personal API key. [Image: Location of the API key in the 12Build environment]

  2. Testing: To accelerate the development process, a Postman file is available. This allows your IT team to test the API and perform sample calls.

  3. Implementation: Your IT team builds the desired integration based on the key and documentation.

Getting Started

Are you ready to implement the integration? Then follow these steps:

  1. Consult the full API documentation for a technical overview of all functions and parameters.

  2. Contact your Customer Success Manager or the support department to request access.

  3. Share the API key and documentation with your technical team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question: Is the API available for every 12Build account? Answer: No, the API is only available with the Enterprise subscription. Contact support to see if your subscription is eligible.

Question: Do I have to build the integration myself? Answer: Yes, the API provides the gateway, but your own IT team or software vendor must establish the actual connection with your business software.

Troubleshooting

  • Symptom -> I cannot locate an API key in my account.

    • Cause -> The API functionality may not yet be activated for your account.

    • Solution -> Contact your Customer Success Manager to activate the API module within your Enterprise subscription.