Agent skill · data analytics · datadrivenconstruction
cwicr-waste-calculator
Calculate material waste factors and losses using CWICR norms. Apply waste percentages, cutting losses, and spillage factors to material quantities.
Why this skill is useful
Provides domain-specific waste calculation methods and industry-standard waste factors for various materials 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 Waste Calculator Business Case Problem Statement Material estimates need waste factors: Cutting/trimming losses Spillage and breakage Overordering requirements Different waste by material type Solution Systematic waste calculation using CWICR material data with industry-standard waste factors by material category. Business Value Accurate ordering - Include realistic waste Cost control - Budget for actual usage Sustainability - Track and reduce waste Benchmarking - Compare waste across projects Technical Implementation Quick Start Common Use Cases 1. Project-Wide Waste 2. Cutting Optimization 3. Custom Waste Factors Resources GitHub: OpenConstructionEstimate-DDC-CWICR DDC Book: Chapter 3.1 - Material Waste Management
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills datadrivenconstruction/cwicr-waste-calculator