# Exact Online Bouw MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Exact Online Bouw MCP connects your construction accounting data to your AI agent. It lets you manage project budgets, track labor hours, and monitor costs for Dutch building projects directly through your favorite AI client.

## Overview
- **Category:** erp-operations
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hG8XMi7tqvZANmGqyENR7BwDIG7kroX9Xqmlcgkb/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** project-budgeting, cost-tracking, time-tracking, construction-management, financial-reporting, business-software

## Description

This Connector connects your construction accounting data to your AI agent so you can handle the numbers without the headache of manual data entry. If you're managing a construction site, you're likely juggling a mountain of paperwork between site logs and accounting software. You might find yourself copy-pasting hours from a clipboard into a web portal, then switching tabs to see if you've blown the budget on materials. Instead of hunting through ERP tables to find a specific cost or checking a separate sheet for employee hours, you just ask your AI. You can get a snapshot of project costs, register new expenses, or pull up Work Breakdown Structures in seconds. It turns your AI into a dedicated project coordinator that knows your financial data inside out. By connecting through Vinkius, you get a direct line into your construction accounting while gaining access to a catalog of over 4,000 other Connectors to handle every other part of your business. It's about getting the data you need, exactly when you need it, without the constant tab switching or the risk of human error during data entry. You can focus on the build while your agent handles the heavy lifting of tracking every cent and every hour.

## Tools

### create_cost_transaction
Register a cost or expense for a specific project. You can include the project ID, item, date, and amount.

### create_project
Create a new project in Exact Online. You can also associate it with a specific account.

### create_time_transaction
Register hours for a project. Provide the employee ID, activity, date, and total hours.

### get_me
Get your current authenticated user and division information. Use this to check your current session status.

### list_employees
List all employees from Exact Online. Use this to see your full staff directory.

### list_project_hour_budgets
List the hour budgets for your projects. This helps you track planned vs. actual labor.

### list_project_wbs
List the Work Breakdown Structure for projects. Use this to see the hierarchy of project deliverables.

### list_projects
List all projects in Exact Online. This gives you a high-level view of all active works.

### list_time_transactions
List all registered time transactions. Use this to see all logged labor hours across your projects.

### get_project
Get detailed information about a specific project. This gives you a deep dive into a single project's data.

### list_accounts
List all accounts from your Exact Online CRM. Use this to see your full client directory.

### list_cost_transactions
List all cost transactions registered in Exact Online. This helps you audit expenses across your projects.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Show me the budget for the City Tower job.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've pulled the data for 'City Tower Renovation'. Total expenses logged so far are **€15,400.00**. This includes:

*   **Materials:** €9,000.00
*   **Labor:** €6,400.00

Would you like a full list of these cost transactions?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Log 6 hours for John Doe on the bridge project today.
```

**Response:** 
```
Done! I've registered **6 hours** for John Doe on the 'Bridge Maintenance' project. This is now logged in your Exact Online account for payroll and cost tracking.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What's the WBS for the new park housing?
```

**Response:** 
```
Here is the Work Breakdown Structure for 'Park Housing':

1. **Site Preparation**
   - Clearing
   - Grading
2. **Foundation**
   - Excavation
   - Pouring
3. **Framing**
   - Exterior
   - Interior

Which section should we focus on first?
```

## Capabilities

### Create project entries
Register new construction projects with specific account and date metadata.

### Register employee hours
Log labor time for specific projects to maintain accurate cost records.

### Log cost transactions
Record expenses and costs for specific projects in real-time.

### Retrieve Work Breakdown Structures
Access project deliverables and activity hierarchies instantly.

### List active construction projects
View all current projects across your entire construction portfolio.

### View account and employee directories
Get a complete list of your accounts and staff for better data association.

## Use Cases

### Checking project budget status
A project manager needs to know if they're over budget. They ask the AI to list cost transactions for a specific project.

### Logging crew hours on site
A supervisor needs to log hours for a crew. They use `create_time_transaction` to log 8 hours for three employees at once.

### Reviewing project hierarchy
A finance lead wants to see the project hierarchy. They ask the AI to show the WBS for a new renovation job.

### Verifying staff assignments
A site lead needs to see who's on site. They ask the AI to list all employees associated with a specific project ID.

## Benefits

- Stop manual data entry by using `create_time_transaction` to log site hours instantly through your AI client.
- Get an immediate view of project health by using `list_cost_transactions` to see expenses without opening the ERP.
- Organize complex jobs by pulling Work Breakdown Structures with `list_project_wbs` to see every deliverable.
- Keep your project list organized by using `list_projects` to see every active work site in one place.
- Manage your staff more easily by using `list_employees` to see who is on a project.
- Monitor your labor spend by using `list_project_hour_budgets` to see how many hours you have left on a project.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get a natural language interface for your complex construction accounting data.

1. Subscribe to this Connector on Vinkius.
2. Get your Access Token, Division ID, and Region from the Exact Online App Center.
3. Connect your credentials to your AI client and start asking questions about your construction costs.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does the Exact Online Bouw MCP help with site hours?**
It lets you log employee hours directly through your AI client. You can just tell your agent how many hours someone worked and it handles the entry in your accounting system.

**Can I use the Exact Online Bouw MCP to see my project budget?**
Yes. You can ask about specific project costs or expenses, and the Connector will pull that data from your account to show you your current spending.

**Does the Exact Online Bouw MCP work for Dutch construction projects?**
Yes, it's specifically designed for the Dutch construction industry. It handles the specific accounting structures and WBS layouts common in building projects.

**How do I get my data into the Exact Online Bouw MCP?**
You'll need to grab your Access Token, Division ID, and Region from your Exact Online App Center. Once you have those, you can connect your account to the Connector via Vinkius.

**Can the Exact Online Bouw MCP list my employees?**
Yes, it can pull a full directory of employees from your account. This makes it easy to check who is on a project without leaving your chat window.

**Is the Exact Online Bouw MCP good for tracking construction costs?**
It's built for it. You can register new cost transactions, list existing ones, and monitor budget utilization in real-time using natural language.

**How do I find my Division ID?**
Use the `get_me` tool to retrieve your current authenticated user profile and the active Division ID associated with your account.

**Can I register hours for a specific date?**
Yes! The `create_time_transaction` tool requires a `Date` parameter in YYYY-MM-DD format to log work entries accurately.

**Which regions are supported for Exact Online?**
Common regions include 'nl', 'be', 'com', 'co.uk'. Check your login URL (e.g., start.exactonline.nl) to confirm your specific region code.