cwicr-takeoff-helper

cwicr-takeoff-helper is a skill for Claude Code, Codex from jdmorag97-rgb/DDC_Skills_for_AI_Agents_in_Construction. It costs 34 tokens per session (3,312 once invoked), scanned A, a copy of cwicr-takeoff-helper, MIT.

A construction quantity-takeoff helper that calculates required amounts from lengths, areas, volumes, counts, or weights. A quantity takeoff is the process of measuring the work and materials needed for a project.

In plain words
What is it for?
Use it to calculate quantities from dimensions, convert between metric and imperial units, include waste, and identify related work items.
Why use it?
It helps prevent calculation, unit-conversion, waste-factor, and missed-scope errors during estimating. It also keeps quantity calculations consistent.

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Good fit Use it to calculate quantities from dimensions, convert between metric and imperial units, include waste, and identify related work items.

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1_DDC_Toolkit/CWICR-Database/cwicr-takeoff-helper/SKILL.md · 444 lines

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CWICR Takeoff Helper

Business Case

Problem Statement

Quantity takeoff requires:

  • Accurate calculations from dimensions
  • Correct unit conversions
  • Waste factor application
  • Complete scope coverage

Solution

Assist takeoff process with CWICR-based calculations, automatic waste factors, unit conversions, and related item suggestions.

Business Value

  • Accuracy - Validated calculations
  • Completeness - Related items suggested
  • Speed - Quick quantity calculations
  • Consistency - Standard approaches

Technical Implementation

import pandas as pd
import numpy as np
from typing import Dict, Any, List, Optional, Tuple
from dataclasses import dataclass
from enum import Enum
import math


class TakeoffType(Enum):
    """Types of takeoff calculations."""
    LINEAR = "linear"        # Length
    AREA = "area"            # Square measure
    VOLUME = "volume"        # Cubic measure
    COUNT = "count"          # Each/number
    WEIGHT = "weight"        # By weight


class UnitSystem(Enum):
    """Unit systems."""
    METRIC = "metric"
    IMPERIAL = "imperial"


@dataclass
class TakeoffItem:
    """Single takeoff item."""
    work_item_code: str
    description: str
    takeoff_type: TakeoffType
    gross_quantity: float
    waste_factor: float
    net_quantity: float
    unit: str
    dimensions: Dict[str, float]
    calculation: str


@dataclass
class TakeoffResult:
    """Complete takeoff result."""
    items: List[TakeoffItem]
    total_items: int
    related_suggestions: List[str]


# Unit conversion factors
CONVERSIONS = {
    # Length
    ('m', 'ft'): 3.28084,
    ('ft', 'm'): 0.3048,
    ('m', 'in'): 39.3701,
    ('in', 'm'): 0.0254,

    # Area
    ('m2', 'sf'): 10.7639,
    ('sf', 'm2'): 0.0929,

    # Volume
    ('m3', 'cf'): 35.3147,
    ('cf', 'm3'): 0.0283,
    ('m3', 'cy'): 1.30795,
    ('cy', 'm3'): 0.7646,

    # Weight
    ('kg', 'lb'): 2.20462,
    ('lb', 'kg'): 0.453592,
    ('ton', 'kg'): 1000,
    ('kg', 'ton'): 0.001
}

# Standard waste factors
WASTE_FACTORS = {
    'concrete': 0.05,
    'rebar': 0.08,
    'formwork': 0.10,
    'brick': 0.10,
    'block': 0.08,
    'drywall': 0.12,
    'tile': 0.15,
    'lumber': 0.12,
    'roofing': 0.10,
    'paint': 0.10,
    'pipe': 0.05,
    'wire': 0.05,
    'duct': 0.08,
    'default': 0.05
}

# Related work items by category
RELATED_ITEMS = {
    'concrete': ['formwork', 'rebar', 'curing', 'finishing'],
    'masonry': ['mortar', 'reinforcement', 'ties', 'lintels'],
    'drywall': ['framing', 'insulation', 'taping', 'painting'],
    'roofing': ['underlayment', 'flashing', 'ventilation', 'insulation'],
    'flooring': ['underlayment', 'adhesive', 'trim', 'transitions']
}


class CWICRTakeoffHelper:
    """Assist with quantity takeoff using CWICR data."""

    def __init__(self, cwicr_data: pd.DataFrame = None):
        self.cwicr = cwicr_data
        if cwicr_data is not None:
            self._index_cwicr()

    def _index_cwicr(self):
        """Index CWICR data."""
        if 'work_item_code' in self.cwicr.columns:
            self._cwicr_index = self.cwicr.set_index('work_item_code')
        else:
            self._cwicr_index = None

    def convert_unit(self, value: float, from_unit: str, to_unit: str) -> float:
        """Convert between units."""
        if from_unit == to_unit:
            return value

        key = (from_unit.lower(), to_unit.lower())
        if key in CONVERSIONS:
            return value * CONVERSIONS[key]

        # Try reverse
        reverse_key = (to_unit.lower(), from_unit.lower())
        if reverse_key in CONVERSIONS:
            return value / CONVERSIONS[reverse_key]

        return value

    def get_waste_factor(self, work_item_code: str) -> float:
        """Get waste factor for work item."""
        code_lower = work_item_code.lower()

        for material, factor in WASTE_FACTORS.items():
            if material in code_lower:
                return factor

        return WASTE_FACTORS['default']

    def calculate_area(self,
                       length: float,
                       width: float,
                       deductions: List[Tuple[float, float]] = None) -> Dict[str, float]:
        """Calculate area with deductions."""

        gross_area = length * width

        deduction_area = 0
        if deductions:
            for d_length, d_width in deductions:
                deduction_area += d_length * d_width

        net_area = gross_area - deduction_area

        return {
            'gross_area': round(gross_area, 2),
            'deductions': round(deduction_area, 2),
            'net_area': round(net_area, 2),
            'calculation': f"{length} x {width} = {gross_area}, minus {deduction_area} deductions"
        }

    def calculate_volume(self,
                          length: float,
                          width: float,
                          depth: float) -> Dict[str, float]:
        """Calculate volume."""

        volume = length * width * depth

        return {
            'volume': round(volume, 3),
            'calculation': f"{length} x {width} x {depth} = {volume}"
        }

    def calculate_perimeter(self,
                            length: float,
                            width: float) -> Dict[str, float]:
        """Calculate perimeter."""

        perimeter = 2 * (length + width)

        return {
            'perimeter': round(perimeter, 2),
            'calculation': f"2 x ({length} + {width}) = {perimeter}"
        }

    def calculate_concrete(self,
                            length: float,
                            width: float,
                            thickness: float,
                            work_item_code: str = "CONC-001") -> TakeoffItem:
        """Calculate concrete quantity with related items."""

        volume = length * width * thickness
        waste = self.get_waste_factor(work_item_code)
        net_qty = volume * (1 + waste)

        return TakeoffItem(
            work_item_code=work_item_code,
            description="Concrete",
            takeoff_type=TakeoffType.VOLUME,
            gross_quantity=round(volume, 3),
            waste_factor=waste,
            net_quantity=round(net_qty, 3),
            unit="m3",
            dimensions={'length': length, 'width': width, 'thickness': thickness},
            calculation=f"{length}m x {width}m x {thickness}m = {volume:.3f} m3 + {waste:.0%} waste"
        )

    def calculate_wall_area(self,
                             perimeter: float,
                             height: float,
                             openings: List[Tuple[float, float]] = None,
                             work_item_code: str = "WALL-001") -> TakeoffItem:
        """Calculate wall area with openings deducted."""

        gross_area = perimeter * height

        opening_area = 0
        if openings:
            for w, h in openings:
                opening_area += w * h

        net_area = gross_area - opening_area
        waste = self.get_waste_factor(work_item_code)
        order_qty = net_area * (1 + waste)

        return TakeoffItem(
            work_item_code=work_item_code,
            description="Wall finish",
            takeoff_type=TakeoffType.AREA,
            gross_quantity=round(gross_area, 2),
            waste_factor=waste,
            net_quantity=round(order_qty, 2),
            unit="m2",
            dimensions={'perimeter': perimeter, 'height': height, 'openings': len(openings or [])},
            calculation=f"{perimeter}m x {height}m = {gross_area:.2f} m2 - {opening_area:.2f} openings + {waste:.0%} waste"
        )

    def calculate_flooring(self,
                            length: float,
                            width: float,
                            work_item_code: str = "FLOOR-001") -> TakeoffItem:
        """Calculate flooring quantity."""

        area = length * width
        waste = self.get_waste_factor(work_item_code)
        order_qty = area * (1 + waste)

        return TakeoffItem(
            work_item_code=work_item_code,
            description="Flooring",
            takeoff_type=TakeoffType.AREA,
            gross_quantity=round(area, 2),
            waste_factor=waste,
            net_quantity=round(order_qty, 2),
            unit="m2",
            dimensions={'length': length, 'width': width},
            calculation=f"{length}m x {width}m = {area:.2f} m2 + {waste:.0%} waste"
        )

    def calculate_rebar(self,
                         concrete_volume: float,
                         kg_per_m3: float = 100,
                         work_item_code: str = "REBAR-001") -> TakeoffItem:
        """Calculate rebar from concrete volume."""

        weight = concrete_volume * kg_per_m3
        waste = self.get_waste_factor(work_item_code)
        order_qty = weight * (1 + waste)

        return TakeoffItem(
            work_item_code=work_item_code,
            description="Reinforcement",
            takeoff_type=TakeoffType.WEIGHT,
            gross_quantity=round(weight, 1),
            waste_factor=waste,
            net_quantity=round(order_qty, 1),
            unit="kg",
            dimensions={'concrete_m3': concrete_volume, 'kg_per_m3': kg_per_m3},
            calculation=f"{concrete_volume} m3 x {kg_per_m3} kg/m3 = {weight:.1f} kg + {waste:.0%} waste"
        )

    def suggest_related_items(self, work_item_code: str) -> List[str]:
        """Suggest related work items."""

        code_lower = work_item_code.lower()

        for category, related in RELATED_ITEMS.items():
            if category in code_lower:
                return related

        return []

    def room_takeoff(self,
                      length: float,
                      width: float,
                      height: float,
                      openings: List[Tuple[float, float]] = None) -> TakeoffResult:
        """Complete room takeoff."""

        items = []

        # Floor
        floor = self.calculate_flooring(length, width, "FLOOR-001")
        items.append(floor)

        # Ceiling (same as floor)
        ceiling = TakeoffItem(
            work_item_code="CEIL-001",
            description="Ceiling",
            takeoff_type=TakeoffType.AREA,
            gross_quantity=floor.gross_quantity,
            waste_factor=floor.waste_factor,
            net_quantity=floor.net_quantity,
            unit="m2",
            dimensions=floor.dimensions,
            calculation=f"Same as floor: {floor.gross_quantity} m2"
        )
        items.append(ceiling)

        # Walls
        perimeter = 2 * (length + width)
        walls = self.calculate_wall_area(perimeter, height, openings, "WALL-001")
        items.append(walls)

        # Related suggestions
        suggestions = ['paint', 'baseboard', 'trim', 'electrical outlets']

        return TakeoffResult(
            items=items,
            total_items=len(items),
            related_suggestions=suggestions
        )

    def export_takeoff(self,
                        items: List[TakeoffItem],
                        output_path: str) -> str:
        """Export takeoff to Excel."""

        with pd.ExcelWriter(output_path, engine='openpyxl') as writer:
            df = pd.DataFrame([
                {
                    'Work Item Code': item.work_item_code,
                    'Description': item.description,
                    'Type': item.takeoff_type.value,
                    'Gross Qty': item.gross_quantity,
                    'Waste %': f"{item.waste_factor:.0%}",
                    'Net Qty': item.net_quantity,
                    'Unit': item.unit,
                    'Calculation': item.calculation
                }
                for item in items
            ])
            df.to_excel(writer, sheet_name='Takeoff', index=False)

        return output_path

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cwicr-takeoff-helper is a skill published in the GitHub repository jdmorag97-rgb/DDC_Skills_for_AI_Agents_in_Construction (2 stars, last pushed 6mo ago), licensed MIT. It adds 34 tokens to every session and 3,312 once invoked, about $0.0002 per session on Opus 5. A static security scan graded it A with 0 findings. It is 100% identical to cwicr-takeoff-helper, differing in 0 lines, and is treated as a copy.

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