A practical guide to AI and MCP for construction

The session will cover:

1. What is MCP and how does it relate to AI?
Understand how MCP enables AI to interact with applications, tools and data, moving beyond simply asking questions in a chatbot.

2. MCP in construction, what is already possible?
We’ll showcase construction solutions such as SketchUp and Bluebeam, and explore how MCP integration can support real construction workflows.

3. Can you build your own MCP?
Yes, you can. But should you? We’ll discuss the technical considerations, risks and challenges of developing and maintaining your own MCP, particularly if you don’t have an in-house programming team.

4. BuiltLLM, a customised MCP for construction
We’ll showcase how BuiltLLM applies a customised MCP approach to construction workflows, including generating a Revit model from scratch based on floor plans or SketchUp data.

Alongside DataForge, we’ll look at how customised AI and MCP solutions can be applied to real construction workflows rather than simply adding another AI tool to the process.