Agent skill · business finance · datadrivenconstruction
auto-estimate-generator
Automatically generate estimates from QTO data. Apply pricing rules to BIM quantities for cost estimates.
Why this skill is useful
Adds domain-specific knowledge for automating cost estimation from BIM/QTO data that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires python3 installed locally. About 4k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-02-14. 265 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Auto Estimate Generator Business Case Problem Statement Manual estimate creation challenges: Time-consuming quantity mapping Inconsistent pricing rules Errors in calculations Difficulty updating estimates Solution Automated estimate generation from BIM/QTO data using configurable pricing rules and assembly mappings. Technical Implementation Quick Start Common Use Cases 1. Cost by Element Type 2. Unmapped Items 3. Rule Suggestions Resources DDC Book: Chapter 3.2 - QTO and Automated Estimates Website: https://datadrivenconstruction.io
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills datadrivenconstruction/auto-estimate-generator