Agent skill · data analytics · datadrivenconstruction
cost-estimation-resource
Calculate construction costs using resource-based method. Estimate project costs from work items, physical resource norms, and current prices.
Why this skill is useful
Provides a detailed resource-based cost estimation framework with specific calculations and data handling methods not commonly found in general programming knowledge.
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
Cost Estimation - Resource Method Business Case Problem Statement Traditional costing challenges: Fixed unit prices become outdated No visibility into cost components Difficult to adjust for conditions Limited cost analysis capability Solution Resource-based costing separates physical resource consumption (norms) from prices, enabling accurate, adjustable, and transparent cost estimation. Technical Implementation Quick Start Common Use Cases 1. Resource Breakdown 2. Regional Adjustment 3. Labor Only Adjustment Resources DDC Book: Chapter 3.1 - Resource-Based Costing Website: https://datadrivenconstruction.io
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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