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Manage construction projects with tasks, photo reports, Telegram & Google Sheets

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

How it works This template helps project managers collect task updates and photo reports from field workers via Telegram and stores everything in a Google Sheet. It enables daily project reporting ...

Best for

  • Project Management automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.noop, n8n-nodes-base.cron, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.telegram, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.telegramtrigger

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Artem Boiko.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Manage construction projects with tasks, photo reports, Telegram & Google Sheets
Workflow name
Manage construction projects with tasks, photo reports, Telegram & Google Sheets

How it works

This template helps project managers collect task updates and photo reports from field workers via Telegram and stores everything in a Google Sheet. It enables daily project reporting without paper or back-office overhead.

High-level flow:

Workers receive daily tasks via Telegram

They respond with photo reports

Bot auto-saves replies (photos + status) to a Google Sheet

The system tracks task completion, adds timestamps, and maintains report history

Set up steps

🕒 Estimated setup time: 15–30 min You’ll need:

A Telegram bot (via BotFather)

A connected Google Sheet (with specific column headers)

A set of preconfigured tasks

👉 Detailed setup instructions and required table structure are documented in sticky notes inside the workflow.

Consulting and Training

We work with leading construction, engineering, consulting agencies and technology firms around the world to help them implement open data principles, automate CAD/BIM processing and build robust ETL pipelines.

If you would like to test this solution with your own data, or are interested in adapting the workflow to real project tasks, feel free to contact us.

Docs & Issues:
Full Readme on GitHub

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Are there messages to send?

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Prepare Updates

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 3 - Are there updates?

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - No messages

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.noOp - noOp
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - No updates

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.noOp - noOp
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - Check every minute - Photo

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.cron - cron
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - Get photo reports data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 8 - Find and form messages - Photo

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 9 - Send to Telegram - Photo

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.telegram - telegram
Config choices
Version 1

Block 10 - Update status in table - Photo

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 11 - Check every minute - Tasks

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.cron - cron
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - Get tasks

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 13 - Find and form messages - Tasks

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 14 - Are there messages to send? - Tasks

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 1

Block 15 - Send to Telegram - Tasks

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.telegram - telegram
Config choices
Version 1

Block 16 - Prepare updates - Tasks

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 17 - Are there updates? - Tasks

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 1

Block 18 - Update status in table - Tasks

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 19 - No messages - Tasks

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.noOp - noOp
Config choices
Version 1

Block 20 - No updates - Tasks

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.noOp - noOp
Config choices
Version 1

Block 21 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 22 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 23 - Check register_user1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 1

Block 24 - Read users sheet1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Showing the first 24 of 111 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow Manage construction projects with tasks, photo reports, Telegram & Google Sheets
Complexity advanced
Nodes 111
Categories Project Management
Author Artem Boiko
Published 30 Jul 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/6675/6675.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Manage construction projects with tasks, photo reports, Telegram & Google Sheets do?

How it works This template helps project managers collect task updates and photo reports from field workers via Telegram and stores everything in a Google Sheet. It enables daily project reporting ...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Project Management use case.