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HCSS Connector for AI agents.

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Manage heavy construction jobs, fleet telematics, and project estimates in real-time.

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Why people use HCSS

HCSS Construction Management for Heavy Civil Projects

This Connector changes that by bringing all your construction data into a single conversation. Instead of logging into multiple portals to find out where your fleet is or how many hours were logged yesterday, you just ask your AI client. You stop being a data mover and start being a decision maker.

  • Claude
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What Vinkius changes

You get a way to query your entire construction operation without leaving your chat interface.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

  1. Real-world use case 01

    Checking Excavator location

    A fleet manager needs to know where a specific machine is.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Reviewing timecard summaries

    A project manager wants to see who worked on a site yesterday.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Verifying bid items

    An estimator is in the middle of a high-pressure bid.

Complete set · 11capabilities

The complete HCSS capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with HCSS.

Capability set01 / 03

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through HCSS.

  1. 01 Capability

    Get bid items

    Use get_bid_items to see specific bid items for a particular estimate. This helps you verify quantities and prices during bidding.

  2. 02 Capability

    Get equipment location

    Use get_equipment_location to get current GPS coordinates for a piece of equipment. This helps you track machinery in real-time.

  3. 03 Capability

    Get equipment meters

    Use get_equipment_meters to get the latest odometer or hour readings for your machines. This helps you plan for maintenance needs.

  4. 04 Capability

    List business units

    Use list_business_units to see all business units in HCSS. This helps you understand the organizational structure of your company.

Capability set02 / 03

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through HCSS.

  1. 05 Capability

    List cost codes

    Use list_cost_codes to see all cost codes defined in your system. This helps you stay consistent with project accounting and budget tracking.

  2. 06 Capability

    List employees

    Use list_employees to see all employees synced in HCSS. This makes it easy to check staffing levels across different units.

  3. 07 Capability

    List equipment

    Use list_equipment to see every piece of tracked equipment in your telematics. This gives you a clear view of your entire fleet.

  4. 08 Capability

    List estimates

    Use list_estimates to pull bidding estimates from HeavyBid. This helps you stay aligned with your current project budgets.

Capability set03 / 03

09—11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through HCSS.

  1. 09 Capability

    List jobs

    Use list_jobs to see all construction jobs and projects. This lets you quickly identify which sites are currently active.

  2. 10 Capability

    List precon projects

    Use list_precon_projects to browse active pre-construction projects. This helps you track the lifecycle of upcoming work.

  3. 11 Capability

    List timecards

    Use list_timecards to retrieve timecard data from HeavyJob. This allows you to monitor site progress and labor hours instantly.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask HCSS to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use HCSS from the conversation.

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  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it HCSS, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable HCSS for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work HCSS can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for construction professionals who are tired of jumping between three different portals just to see if a job is on budget or where their fleet is located.

01

Project Manager

Checks job costs and timecard statuses in real-time to keep projects moving.

02

Fleet Manager

Monitors equipment locations and maintenance needs without digging through telematics screens.

03

Estimator

Verifies bid item details and estimate progress during high-pressure bidding cycles.

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Bring your own AI

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Before you connect

Questions about HCSS.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use HCSS MCP with Claude?

Yes, you can connect HCSS to Claude or any other MCP-compatible client. This allows you to query your construction data using natural language.

Can I see my equipment locations with HCSS MCP?

Yes, you can ask your agent to pull real-time GPS coordinates for any specific piece of machinery in your fleet.

How do I connect my HeavyJob timecards?

Once you subscribe and enter your credentials, your agent can pull timecard data from HeavyJob directly into your conversation.

Can I see my HeavyBid estimates?

Yes, this Connector allows you to browse bidding estimates and pull specific bid items for your current projects.

Is my construction data secure?

Your data security is managed through your HCSS credentials. The Connector only accesses the data you authorize via your Client ID and Secret.

Who is HCSS MCP for?

It's designed for project managers, fleet managers, and estimators who need fast access to field data, telematics, and project costs.

Can it track my pre-construction projects?

Yes, you can use the Connector to browse active pre-construction projects and see where they stand in their lifecycle.

How do I obtain my HCSS API credentials?

You must request API access through the HCSS Developer Portal (developer.hcssapps.com). Once approved, you will receive your Client ID, Client Secret, and Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key.

Can I see the real-time location of my equipment?

Yes! Use the get_equipment_location capability with the unique equipment ID. It will return the latest GPS coordinates recorded by the Telematics system.

Does this integration cover both HeavyJob and HeavyBid?

Yes, this Connector includes capabilities for both modules, allowing you to access timecard data from HeavyJob and estimate/bid data from HeavyBid in a single interface.

Is the integration secure for construction data?

Absolutely. The integration uses industry-standard OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials flow and HTTPS. Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.

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