Agent skill · data analytics · datadrivenconstruction
bim-qto
Extract quantities from BIM/CAD data for cost estimation. Group by type, level, zone. Generate QTO reports.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific domain knowledge for extracting and processing BIM data for cost estimation 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
BIM Quantity Takeoff Overview Quantity Takeoff (QTO) extracts measurable quantities from BIM models. This skill processes BIM exports to generate grouped quantity reports for cost estimation. Python Implementation Quick Start Common Use Cases 1. Full QTO Report 2. Level-by-Level Analysis 3. Export to Excel Resources DDC Book: Chapter 3.2 - Quantity Take-Off
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills datadrivenconstruction/bim-qto