Agent skill · data analytics · datadrivenconstruction
cwicr-comparison-tool
Compare cost estimates across projects, versions, and scenarios. Identify variances, benchmark against standards, and generate comparison reports.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific methods for variance analysis and benchmarking that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires python3 installed locally. About 5k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-02-14. 265 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
CWICR Comparison Tool Business Case Problem Statement Project stakeholders need to compare: Alternative design options Estimate versions over time Projects against benchmarks Actual vs estimated costs Solution Structured comparison of CWICR-based estimates with variance analysis, benchmarking, and visual reporting. Business Value Decision support - Compare alternatives objectively Version control - Track estimate evolution Benchmarking - Compare against standards Audit - Document estimate changes Technical Implementation Quick Start Common Use Cases 1. Significant Variances 2. Version History 3. Design Alternatives 4. Export Report Resources GitHub: OpenConstructionEstimate-DDC-CWICR DDC Book: Chapter 3.1 - Estimate Management
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills datadrivenconstruction/cwicr-comparison-tool