Agent skill · data analytics · datadrivenconstruction
cwicr-material-substitution
Find substitute materials using CWICR data. Identify equivalent alternatives based on function, cost, and availability.
Why this skill is useful
Provides domain-specific knowledge for material substitution analysis using CWICR data, which 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
CWICR Material Substitution Business Case Problem Statement Material substitution challenges: Supply chain issues Cost optimization Specification compliance Equivalent performance Solution Systematic material substitution using CWICR data to find functionally equivalent alternatives with cost and performance analysis. Business Value Supply flexibility - Alternative sources Cost savings - Lower-cost equivalents Compliance - Specification matching Quick decisions - Rapid alternative search Technical Implementation Quick Start Common Use Cases 1. Cost Saving Alternatives 2. Batch Analysis 3. Material Group Search Resources GitHub: OpenConstructionEstimate-DDC-CWICR DDC Book: Chapter 3.1 - Material Management
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills datadrivenconstruction/cwicr-material-substitution