• TOTALS
  • BREAKDOWN
  • MARGINS
  • REVIEW

How to calculate change order prices with your AI

Connect your AI to your project data to handle scope changes. Your agent handles the math so you can focus on the field.

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Short answer

How do I calculate change order prices with my AI?

Give your AI the direct costs for the new work and your markup percentages. It will output the total price including overhead and profit. You'll get a clear breakdown of every cost component.

The results you get.

The final numbers.

Your AI processes the math and hands you these specific outputs.

TOTALS

Final price calculation

The AI calculates the bottom line for the new scope. You get a single, ready-to-use number.

BREAKDOWN

Itemized cost list

You'll see how much went to labor, materials, and overhead. This makes explaining the price to a client easier.

MARGINS

Markup verification

The agent applies your specific profit and overhead rules. You can check that your margins are hit every time.

REVIEW

Human final check

The AI provides the math, but you decide if the scope is right. You review the output before sending it to a client.

The workflow

What your AI does when the scope changes.

The AI takes your raw cost data and turns it into a formal price.

  1. Gather costs

    Your agent looks at the direct costs you provide for the new work items.

    calculate_change_order_price

  2. Apply markups

    The AI pulls your specific overhead and profit percentages to adjust the base costs.

    calculate_change_order_price

  3. Sum totals

    It calculates the final impact on the project budget by adding all components together.

    calculate_change_order_price

  4. Format output

    The agent presents the final numbers in a clean format you can copy into an email or invoice.

    calculate_change_order_price

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off the calculation process.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed info with your actual project numbers and markup rates.

Change Order Impact Calculator Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_oGgQpBAzAU0355LW8qtZYnDyC6yuIbv4emn4Oh2s/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Change Order Impact Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_oGgQpBAzAU0355LW8qtZYnDyC6yuIbv4emn4Oh2s/mcp"
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  • Calculate a change order for the new electrical work in the Smith project. Direct costs are $4,500, overhead is 10%, and profit is 15%.

  • Using the Change Order Impact Calculator, find the total price for adding 50 linear feet of piping. Labor is $800 and materials are $1,200. Use a 20% markup.

  • I need a price for the HVAC scope change in the Downtown Plaza job. Direct costs are $12,000. Apply 8% overhead and 12% profit.

  • Run a change order calculation for the foundation repair. The direct cost is $3,250. Use my standard 15% overhead and 10% profit settings.

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Connect Change Order Impact Calculator once, then ask.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change my actual project budget?

    No. The AI only calculates the price for the new scope you provide. It does not have permission to modify your existing project files or budgets.

  • 02

    Does the AI know my standard profit margins automatically?

    No. You must tell the AI what your overhead and profit percentages are in your prompt unless you have previously provided them in the chat history.

  • 03

    Can the AI write the formal change order document for me?

    No. The tool is designed to calculate the math. You will need to take the calculated totals and put them into your own document or software.

  • 04

    What happens if I give it wrong direct costs?

    The AI will calculate the total based exactly on the numbers you provide. It cannot verify if your material or labor estimates are accurate.

  • 05

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

    Yes. Once connected via Vinkius, you can use this with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

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