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quantity-takeoff-calculator
Construction quantity takeoff skill for concrete, steel, earthwork, and materials
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/quantity-takeoff-calculator
Metadata
Additional technical details for this skill
- domain
- science
- category
- Construction Management
- skill id
- CIV-SK-026
- specialization
- civil-engineering
SKILL.md
Quantity Takeoff Calculator Skill
Purpose
The Quantity Takeoff Calculator Skill calculates construction quantities including concrete volumes, steel weights, earthwork quantities, and material takeoffs from drawings or BIM models.
Capabilities
- Concrete volume calculation
- Steel weight calculation
- Earthwork quantities
- Pipe and conduit lengths
- Area calculations (formwork, finishes)
- Unit conversion
- Waste factor application
- BIM-based takeoff
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Estimating project quantities
- Supporting cost estimates
- Verifying contractor quantities
- Planning material procurement
Prerequisites
- Design documents available
- Takeoff categories defined
- Unit system established
- Waste factors identified
Best Practices
- Use consistent methods
- Document measurement rules
- Apply appropriate waste factors
- Cross-check critical items
Process Integration
This skill integrates with:
- Construction Cost Estimation
- Specifications Development
Configuration
quantity-takeoff-calculator:
categories:
- concrete
- steel
- earthwork
- masonry
- piping
sources:
- bim-model
- drawings
- cad
units:
- imperial
- metric
Output Artifacts
- Quantity summaries
- Material takeoffs
- Cost backup data
- BOM reports
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