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cost-database-interface
Construction cost database interface skill for unit costs, productivity, and regional adjustments
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/tree/main/library/specializations/domains/science/civil-engineering/skills/cost-database-interface
Metadata
Additional technical details for this skill
- domain
- science
- category
- Construction Management
- skill id
- CIV-SK-028
- specialization
- civil-engineering
SKILL.md
Cost Database Interface Skill
Purpose
The Cost Database Interface Skill provides access to construction cost databases for unit costs, crew productivity rates, and regional cost adjustments.
Capabilities
- RS Means database integration
- Unit cost lookup
- Regional cost adjustments
- Crew productivity rates
- Equipment rental rates
- Material price indices
- Historical cost trending
- Location factor application
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Developing cost estimates
- Benchmarking project costs
- Adjusting for location
- Forecasting costs
Prerequisites
- Database access configured
- Cost categories identified
- Location factors known
- Time period specified
Best Practices
- Use current data
- Apply appropriate factors
- Verify for local conditions
- Document cost sources
Process Integration
This skill integrates with:
- Construction Cost Estimation
Configuration
cost-database-interface:
databases:
- rs-means
- dodge
- eni
data-types:
- unit-costs
- productivity
- equipment
- materials
adjustments:
- location
- time
- size
Output Artifacts
- Cost data extracts
- Location factors
- Productivity data
- Cost indices
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