diff --git a/scripts/projects.py b/scripts/projects.py
index 6c549d25..db0b9281 100644
--- a/scripts/projects.py
+++ b/scripts/projects.py
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ from os.path import realpath
 import subprocess
 import re
 import platform
+import datetime
 
 # meaning of pkg.requires.xxx variables
 # build: needs to be built and installed before this can be built