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cwicr-assembly-builder

The CWICR Assembly Builder creates reusable cost estimation templates by grouping multiple CWICR work items into standardized assemblies for common construction elements like structural systems or mechanical installations. Use this skill when estimating repetitive building components to apply complete item bundles quickly, ensure consistent pricing across projects, and maintain a library of proven assembly configurations.

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git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/datadrivenconstruction/DDC_Skills_for_AI_Agents_in_Construction /tmp/cwicr-assembly-builder && cp -r /tmp/cwicr-assembly-builder/1_DDC_Toolkit/CWICR-Database/cwicr-assembly-builder ~/.claude/skills/cwicr-assembly-builder
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SKILL.md

# CWICR Assembly Builder

## Business Case

### Problem Statement
Estimating repetitive elements requires:
- Consistent item groupings
- Reusable templates
- Standard assemblies
- Quick application

### Solution
Build and manage assemblies of CWICR work items that can be applied as templates to speed up estimating and ensure completeness.

### Business Value
- **Speed** - Apply complete assemblies quickly
- **Consistency** - Standard item groupings
- **Completeness** - No missed items
- **Reusability** - Template library

## Technical Implementation

```python
import pandas as pd
import json
from typing import Dict, Any, List, Optional
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from enum import Enum
from datetime import datetime


class AssemblyType(Enum):
    """Types of assemblies."""
    STRUCTURAL = "structural"
    ARCHITECTURAL = "architectural"
    MECHANICAL = "mechanical"
    ELECTRICAL = "electrical"
    SITEWORK = "sitework"
    GENERAL = "general"


@dataclass
class AssemblyItem:
    """Single item in assembly."""
    work_item_code: str
    description: str
    quantity_per_unit: float  # Quantity per assembly unit
    unit: str
    unit_cost: float
    total_cost: float
    notes: str = ""


@dataclass
class Assembly:
    """Complete assembly definition."""
    assembly_code: str
    name: str
    description: str
    assembly_type: AssemblyType
    unit: str  # Assembly unit (e.g., "m2", "each", "LF")
    items: List[AssemblyItem]
    total_cost_per_unit: float
    labor_hours_per_unit: float
    created_date: datetime
    version: int = 1


class CWICRAssemblyBuilder:
    """Build and manage assemblies from CWICR data."""

    def __init__(self, cwicr_data: pd.DataFrame):
        self.cwicr = cwicr_data
        self._index_cwicr()
        self._assemblies: Dict[str, Assembly] = {}

    def _index_cwicr(self):
        """Index CWICR data."""
        if 'work_item_code' in self.cwicr.columns:
            self._cwicr_index = self.cwicr.set_index('work_item_code')
        else:
            self._cwicr_index = None

    def _get_item_cost(self, code: str) -> Tuple[float, float, str]:
        """Get item unit cost and labor hours."""
        if self._cwicr_index is None or code not in self._cwicr_index.index:
            return (0, 0, 'unit')

        item = self._cwicr_index.loc[code]
        labor = float(item.get('labor_cost', 0) or 0)
        material = float(item.get('material_cost', 0) or 0)
        equipment = float(item.get('equipment_cost', 0) or 0)
        labor_hours = float(item.get('labor_norm', item.get('labor_hours', 0)) or 0)
        unit = str(item.get('unit', 'unit'))

        return (labor + material + equipment, labor_hours, unit)

    def create_assembly(self,
                        assembly_code: str,
                        name: str,
                        description: str,
                        assembly_type: AssemblyType,
                        unit: str,
                        items: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> Assembly:
        """Create new assembly from work items."""

        assembly_items = []
        total_cost = 0
        total_hours = 0

        for item_def in items:
            code = item_def.get('work_item_code', item_def.get('code'))
            qty_per_unit = item_def.get('quantity_per_unit', 1)
            notes = item_def.get('notes', '')

            unit_cost, labor_hours, item_unit = self._get_item_cost(code)

            # Get description from CWICR
            if self._cwicr_index is not None and code in self._cwicr_index.index:
                desc = str(self._cwicr_index.loc[code].get('description', code))
            else:
                desc = item_def.get('description', code)

            item_total = unit_cost * qty_per_unit

            assembly_items.append(AssemblyItem(
                work_item_code=code,
                description=desc,
                quantity_per_unit=qty_per_unit,
                unit=item_unit,
                unit_cost=round(unit_cost, 2),
                total_cost=round(item_total, 2),
                notes=notes
            ))

            total_cost += item_total
            total_hours += labor_hours * qty_per_unit

        assembly = Assembly(
            assembly_code=assembly_code,
            name=name,
            description=description,
            assembly_type=assembly_type,
            unit=unit,
            items=assembly_items,
            total_cost_per_unit=round(total_cost, 2),
            labor_hours_per_unit=round(total_hours, 2),
            created_date=datetime.now(),
            version=1
        )

        self._assemblies[assembly_code] = assembly
        return assembly

    def apply_assembly(self,
                        assembly_code: str,
                        quantity: float,
                        location_factor: float = 1.0) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Apply assembly to get estimate."""

        assembly = self._assemblies.get(assembly_code)
        if assembly is None:
            return {'error': f"Assembly {assembly_code} not found"}

        items = []
        total_cost = 0
        total_hours = 0

        for item in assembly.items:
            qty = item.quantity_per_unit * quantity
            cost = item.total_cost * quantity * location_factor
            hours = qty * (item.unit_cost / 50 if item.unit_cost > 0 else 0)  # Approximate labor hours

            items.append({
                'work_item_code': item.work_item_code,
                'description': item.description,
                'quantity': round(qty, 2),
                'unit': item.unit,
                'cost': round(cost, 2)
            })

            total_cost += cost
            total_hours += hours

        return {
            'assembly_code': assembly_code,
            'assembly_name': assembly.name,
            'quantity': quantity,
            'unit': assembly.unit,
            'location_factor': location_factor,
            'items': items,
            'total_cost': roun