diff --git a/data/database.py b/data/database.py
index 3c5fcf422..3f76a8668 100644
--- a/data/database.py
+++ b/data/database.py
@@ -215,6 +215,8 @@ class RepositoryBuild(BaseModel):
   resource_key = CharField()
   tag = CharField()
   phase = CharField(default='waiting')
+  started = DateTimeField(default=datetime.now)
+
 
 
 class QueueItem(BaseModel):
diff --git a/endpoints/api.py b/endpoints/api.py
index 49bdc3060..de4156e25 100644
--- a/endpoints/api.py
+++ b/endpoints/api.py
@@ -1147,6 +1147,7 @@ def build_status_view(build_obj):
   return {
     'id': build_obj.uuid,
     'phase': build_obj.phase,
+    'started': build_obj.started,
     'status': status,
   }