Provides tools for interacting with construction cost data stored in Google Sheets, allowing users to retrieve item details, search for materials, and calculate total project costs for various categories like concrete, electrical, and plumbing.
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Construction Cost Calculator MCP Calculate the cost for 2000 sq ft of concrete slab and 500 ft of 2x4 framing"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
A no-auth MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides construction cost estimation tools using data from a public Google Sheet.
No Authentication Required: Reads from a publicly accessible Google Sheet
5 Tools Available:
list_all_items - Get all construction items
get_item - Get details for a specific item by code
search_items - Search items by keyword
get_items_by_category - Filter items by category
calculate_cost - Calculate total project cost with quantities
Related MCP server: Proflores MCP Server
The server fetches construction cost data from this Google Sheet: Construction Cost Database
Data includes:
Concrete (slabs, footings, walls, columns, stairs)
Framing (walls, floors, roofs, beams)
Finishes (drywall, paint, flooring, tile)
Electrical (wiring, panels, outlets, fixtures)
Plumbing (pipes, fixtures, water heaters)
HVAC (systems, ductwork)
Roofing (materials, installation)
Exterior (siding, windows, doors)
Python 3.11+
pip
Clone the repository:
cd construct_cost_calcCreate a virtual environment:
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activateInstall dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txtRun the server:
python server.pyThe server will start on http://localhost:8000 with SSE transport.
Variable | Default | Description |
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| Google Sheet ID |
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| Sheet tab GID |
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| Cache duration (5 min) |
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| Default $/hour rate |
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Render will use render.yaml to configure the service
Your MCP server will be available at:
https://your-service-name.onrender.com/sseAdd the MCP server to your Agenti AI configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"construction-cost": {
"url": "https://your-service-name.onrender.com/sse"
}
}
}Tool: list_all_items
Parameters: noneTool: get_item
Parameters: {"item_code": "concrete_slab_4000psi"}Tool: search_items
Parameters: {"query": "drywall"}Tool: get_items_by_category
Parameters: {"category": "concrete"}Tool: calculate_cost
Parameters: {
"items": [
{"item_code": "concrete_slab_4000psi", "quantity": 2000},
{"item_code": "framing_wall_2x4", "quantity": 500},
{"item_code": "drywall_standard_12", "quantity": 3000}
],
"labor_rate": 80.0
}Item Cost = (Material Cost × Quantity) + (Labor Hours × Quantity × Labor Rate)
Total Cost = Sum of all Item CostsMIT
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