# Renovation Material Planner AI Agent Connect

> Renovation Material Planner MCP handles the math for your construction procurement. It calculates exactly how many packages you need based on surface area, coverage rates, and waste factors. Your AI client can then determine order deadlines and check your current inventory to ensure you have enough stock before a project starts.

## Overview
- **Category:** construction
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1bs7bAHzJMyHt2G0PWuS3Swhq99Jvz4gDzVnMh5I/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** renovation, materials, procurement, inventory, scheduling

## Description

You can stop guessing how many boxes of tile or gallons of paint you need to order. This MCP gives your AI client the ability to handle the technical math involved in material procurement. When you provide the surface area and the coverage specs, the tool calculates the exact number of packages required, factoring in the waste you'll actually encounter on site. 

It goes beyond simple multiplication. You can use it to map out your entire procurement timeline by finding the latest possible order dates to meet your project start. It also helps you avoid mid-project shortages by checking your existing inventory against your proposed plans. Instead of manually checking spreadsheets, you just tell your agent the project specs and let it handle the quantities, deadlines, and inventory validation.

## Tools

### calculate_delivery_schedule
This tool finds the specific deadline for placing an order so materials arrive by your project start date.

### get_material_requirements
This tool calculates the precise amount of material you need to buy for a specific surface area.

### get_project_material_summary
This tool generates a high level overview of procurement needs for a single material type.

### validate_material_availability
This tool checks if your current inventory is enough to cover a proposed material plan.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
I need to paint a 50m2 wall. The paint covers 10m2 per liter, I need 10% extra for waste, and it comes in 5L buckets. I have 2L in stock. How many buckets should I buy?
```

**Response:** 
```
You need to order 1 bucket (5L).
```

**Prompt:** 
```
When should I order tiles if the project starts on 2024-10-15 and the delivery takes 7 days?
```

**Response:** 
```
You must place the order by 2024-10-08.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Give me a summary for 100m2 of flooring. Coverage is 2m2 per unit, 5% waste, 10m2 per package, 0 inventory, and 5 days lead time for a start on 2024-12-01.
```

**Response:** 
```
Material: Flooring, Packages to Order: 6, Order-By Date: 2024-11-26, Status: Action Required.
```

## Capabilities

### Quantity Calculation
Your agent calculates package counts based on surface area and waste percentages.

### Deadline Mapping
The AI determines the latest order dates to prevent project delays.

### Inventory Verification
Your client checks if existing stock meets the requirements of a new plan.

### Procurement Summaries
The tool provides a consolidated view of material needs and deadlines.

## Use Cases

### Flooring Estimates
Calculate how many boxes of flooring to order for a specific room size including waste.

### Lead Time Planning
Determine exactly when to order custom materials to ensure they arrive before work begins.

### Stock Auditing
Check if the materials currently in your warehouse can cover a new renovation plan.

### Project Summaries
Generate a quick overview of all material requirements for a specific type of work.

## Benefits

- Calculates exact package counts including waste factors.
- Prevents delays by identifying order-by deadlines.
- Reduces waste by matching inventory to project needs.
- Centralizes material procurement data in your AI chat.

## How It Works

Connect the MCP to your AI client and start asking for material math.

1. Connect your client to the MCP via Vinkius.
2. Provide your project specs like area, coverage, and waste.
3. The AI uses the tools to run the math.
4. Receive exact order quantities and delivery deadlines.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does this MCP handle material waste?**
The tool factors in a specific waste percentage that you provide to ensure you order enough material for the job.

**Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?**
Yes, this MCP works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

**Does it help with delivery scheduling?**
Yes, it calculates the latest date you can place an order to ensure it arrives by your project start date.

**Can it check my current stock?**
Yes, you can use it to validate if your current inventory is sufficient for a proposed material plan.

**What kind of information do I need to provide?**
You typically need to provide surface area, material coverage rates, waste factors, and lead times.

**How does the tool calculate the number of packages to order?**
The `get_material_requirements` tool calculates the total quantity needed (including waste) and divides it by the package size, rounding up to the nearest whole number.

**Can I check if my current stock is enough for a project?**
Yes, use the `validate_material_availability` tool to compare your required quantity against your current inventory level.

**How do I know when I must place an order?**
The `calculate_delivery_schedule` tool determines the order-by date by subtracting the lead time from your planned project start date.