The model does not invent the money
QuoteBuild returns the deterministic calculation, version, rate source, assumptions and warnings.
AI chat connectionsPrice the job in chat.
Price the job in chat.
Keep the numbers in QuoteBuild.
Connect QuoteBuild to a supported AI chat, including ChatGPT and Claude, to turn a rough builder brief into a reviewable estimate. The chat handles the conversation; QuoteBuild runs the rates, formula, margin, contingency and VAT.
Your private job data stays private
Jobs and financials need your QuoteBuild sign-in, scope-based permission and existing data rules.
Costs and payments stay evidenced
Attach a supplier receipt to a cost or payment proof to an invoice. Proof is never treated as a payment until you confirm it.
How the connection works
A proper pricing workflow, without copying data between tabs.
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Add QuoteBuild to your chat
In a supported chat host, add a custom connection using the QuoteBuild MCP address.
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Sign in securely
Approve access to your QuoteBuild account. The chat receives only the permissions needed for the task.
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Describe the work normally
Say what you are pricing in plain English. The chat asks for missing details, then QuoteBuild runs the calculator.
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Review before anything leaves
Drafts can be saved, but client-facing sends always need a separate confirmation.
What you can ask
Use a chat for the thinking, not blind automation.
“Price a 2.4m by 2m bathroom refit with porcelain tiles, bath, shower and four downlights.”
“Compare two kitchen scenarios: flat-pack versus rigid units, both with 25% margin.”
“Review this estimate for missing scope before I create a quote draft.”
“Show me the live cost and margin position for this job.”
“Attach this supplier receipt to today’s materials cost, then show me the revised margin.”
Questions builders ask
QuoteBuild and AI chat FAQ
Can I use QuoteBuild with ChatGPT or Claude?
Yes. QuoteBuild provides a secure MCP connection for supported chat hosts, including ChatGPT and Claude. Add the QuoteBuild connection in your chat host, then sign in to your QuoteBuild account when asked. Availability depends on the host, account and connector settings.
Does the AI calculate my building quote?
No. The chat helps turn a rough brief into the right questions and chooses the correct QuoteBuild calculator. QuoteBuild runs the versioned formula, rates, margin, contingency and VAT calculations, then returns the assumptions and warnings for review.
What can I do through a QuoteBuild chat connection?
You can run supported calculators, compare scenarios, review estimate scope, and—after signing in—work with your own jobs, estimates, quotes, costs, variations, invoices, files and reports. You can attach a supplier receipt to a live cost or customer payment proof to an invoice. Uploading proof never marks an invoice paid: that needs a separate confirmation. Sending a quote, variation or invoice also always needs confirmation for the exact current payload.
Can I connect QuoteBuild to other AI models?
Any chat host that supports remote MCP connections can use the same QuoteBuild endpoint. Some model platforms use function calling or OpenAPI instead of consumer MCP connections. QuoteBuild keeps the same calculation, permission and data rules across those routes.
Do I need a QuoteBuild account to try it in chat?
You can use selected public calculators without an account. You need a QuoteBuild trial or paid account to access private jobs, estimates, quotes, costs, files and reports.
Use the chat. Check the work. Keep control.
Start with a real job and let QuoteBuild keep the commercial calculation and customer actions reviewable.
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