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cwicr-change-order

This Claude Code skill processes construction change orders by analyzing cost impacts using CWICR pricing data, comparing revised work against original estimates, and generating documented change orders with overhead and profit calculations. Use it when construction projects require rapid cost analysis for added, deleted, or modified work items to support fair pricing decisions and maintain clear financial records.

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

# CWICR Change Order Processor

## Business Case

### Problem Statement
Change orders require:
- Quick cost impact analysis
- Comparison to original scope
- Fair pricing for added work
- Documentation for disputes

### Solution
Systematic change order processing using CWICR data to calculate fair costs, document changes, and analyze impact on project budget.

### Business Value
- **Fair pricing** - Based on validated norms
- **Quick turnaround** - Rapid cost analysis
- **Documentation** - Clear change records
- **Budget tracking** - Cumulative impact

## Technical Implementation

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


class ChangeType(Enum):
    """Types of changes."""
    ADDITION = "addition"        # New work added
    DELETION = "deletion"        # Work removed
    MODIFICATION = "modification"  # Changed scope
    SUBSTITUTION = "substitution"  # Material/method change


class ChangeStatus(Enum):
    """Change order status."""
    DRAFT = "draft"
    SUBMITTED = "submitted"
    APPROVED = "approved"
    REJECTED = "rejected"
    PENDING = "pending"


@dataclass
class ChangeItem:
    """Single change item."""
    item_number: int
    work_item_code: str
    description: str
    change_type: ChangeType
    original_qty: float
    revised_qty: float
    unit: str
    unit_cost: float
    original_cost: float
    revised_cost: float
    cost_impact: float


@dataclass
class ChangeOrder:
    """Complete change order."""
    co_number: str
    project_name: str
    date_created: date
    status: ChangeStatus
    description: str
    items: List[ChangeItem]
    direct_cost_impact: float
    overhead_markup: float
    profit_markup: float
    total_impact: float
    schedule_impact_days: int
    justification: str


class CWICRChangeOrder:
    """Process change orders using CWICR data."""

    def __init__(self,
                 cwicr_data: pd.DataFrame,
                 overhead_rate: float = 0.12,
                 profit_rate: float = 0.08):
        self.cost_data = cwicr_data
        self.overhead_rate = overhead_rate
        self.profit_rate = profit_rate
        self._index_data()
        self._change_orders: Dict[str, ChangeOrder] = {}

    def _index_data(self):
        """Index cost data."""
        if 'work_item_code' in self.cost_data.columns:
            self._code_index = self.cost_data.set_index('work_item_code')
        else:
            self._code_index = None

    def get_unit_cost(self, code: str) -> Tuple[float, str]:
        """Get unit cost from CWICR."""
        if self._code_index is None or code not in self._code_index.index:
            return (0, 'unit')

        item = self._code_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)
        unit = str(item.get('unit', 'unit'))

        return (labor + material + equipment, unit)

    def create_change_order(self,
                            co_number: str,
                            project_name: str,
                            description: str,
                            justification: str = "") -> str:
        """Create new change order."""

        co = ChangeOrder(
            co_number=co_number,
            project_name=project_name,
            date_created=date.today(),
            status=ChangeStatus.DRAFT,
            description=description,
            items=[],
            direct_cost_impact=0,
            overhead_markup=0,
            profit_markup=0,
            total_impact=0,
            schedule_impact_days=0,
            justification=justification
        )

        self._change_orders[co_number] = co
        return co_number

    def add_change_item(self,
                        co_number: str,
                        work_item_code: str,
                        change_type: ChangeType,
                        original_qty: float,
                        revised_qty: float,
                        description: str = None) -> ChangeItem:
        """Add item to change order."""

        co = self._change_orders.get(co_number)
        if co is None:
            raise ValueError(f"Change order {co_number} not found")

        unit_cost, unit = self.get_unit_cost(work_item_code)

        if description is None:
            if self._code_index is not None and work_item_code in self._code_index.index:
                description = str(self._code_index.loc[work_item_code].get('description', work_item_code))
            else:
                description = work_item_code

        original_cost = original_qty * unit_cost
        revised_cost = revised_qty * unit_cost
        cost_impact = revised_cost - original_cost

        item = ChangeItem(
            item_number=len(co.items) + 1,
            work_item_code=work_item_code,
            description=description,
            change_type=change_type,
            original_qty=original_qty,
            revised_qty=revised_qty,
            unit=unit,
            unit_cost=unit_cost,
            original_cost=round(original_cost, 2),
            revised_cost=round(revised_cost, 2),
            cost_impact=round(cost_impact, 2)
        )

        co.items.append(item)
        self._recalculate_totals(co_number)

        return item

    def _recalculate_totals(self, co_number: str):
        """Recalculate change order totals."""
        co = self._change_orders.get(co_number)
        if co is None:
            return

        direct_impact = sum(item.cost_impact for item in co.items)
        overhead = direct_impact * self.overhead_rate
        profit = (direct_impact + overhead) * self.profit_rate

        co.direct_cost_impact = round(direct_impact, 2)
        co.overhead_markup = round(overhead, 2)
        co.profit_markup = round(profit, 2)
        co.total_impact = round(direct_im