construction-data-migration

Migrate Excel construction data into a normalized web platform schema.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/CBoser/ConstructionPlatform --skill construction-data-migration
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Skill: construction-data-migration
Source: https://github.com/CBoser/ConstructionPlatform/tree/main/docs/archive/skills/claude_skills/Construction_Project_Management/construction-data-migration/construction-data-migration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CBoser/ConstructionPlatform --skill construction-data-migration

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the challenge of extracting, validating, and migrating sprawling Excel-based construction data into a unified web platform, preserving relationships and ensuring data quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • ETL pipeline design and normalization for Plan Start Sheets (40 plans) and Options (567 options).
  • Data validation and referential integrity checks across Plans, Jobs, Subdivisions, Time Entries, and Contracts.
  • Batch data loading with quality metrics, rollback capabilities, and traceability.
  • Data dictionary creation and migration phasing guidance for complex workstreams.
  • Use Case: Migrate 3,355 time entries and 31 subdivisions from Excel into the platform while preserving associations and audit trails.

Quick Start

Run the migration workflow against your Excel data: inventory files, define target schema, then run extraction and transformation steps to generate migrated records.

Frequently Asked Questions about construction-data-migration

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I migrate Excel construction data into a web platform?

Data migration from Excel involves extracting your source files, transforming them to match your target schema, validating relationships and data quality, then batch loading into the platform. This Skill automates that ETL pipeline for construction data including plans, time entries, contracts, and subdivisions while preserving associations and enforcing referential integrity.

What data validation checks should I run before loading construction records?

Data validation ensures referential integrity across related records—plans link to jobs, time entries connect to subdivisions, contracts reference correct entities. This Skill enforces schema compliance, checks for orphaned records, tracks quality metrics during batch loading, and provides rollback capabilities if validation fails.

Can I migrate thousands of time entries and maintain audit trails?

Yes. This Skill handles batch loading of large datasets like 3,355+ time entries with traceability built in. It preserves associations between records, maintains audit trails throughout the migration, and provides rollback and metrics tracking so you can verify data integrity post-load.

How do I design a target schema for construction data migration?

Schema design normalizes sprawling Excel structures into relational forms. This Skill guides target schema creation by mapping Plan Start Sheets, Options, jobs, subdivisions, and contracts into a unified structure, then validates incoming data against that schema during extraction and transformation.

What's the best approach to migrate complex construction workstreams in phases?

Phased migration reduces risk by prioritizing workstreams. This Skill provides migration phasing guidance, data dictionary creation, and batch loading with quality metrics so you can migrate one domain—like time entries—validate results, then proceed to contracts or subdivisions.