cwicr-waste-calculator
The CWICR Waste Calculator applies industry-standard waste factors to construction material quantities, accounting for cutting losses, spillage, breakage, and overrun by material type. Use this skill when preparing material estimates to calculate accurate order quantities, budget for realistic waste allowances, and benchmark material efficiency across construction projects.
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# 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
```python
import pandas as pd
import numpy as np
from typing import Dict, Any, List, Optional
from dataclasses import dataclass
from enum import Enum
class WasteCategory(Enum):
"""Waste category types."""
CUTTING = "cutting" # Cutting/trimming losses
SPILLAGE = "spillage" # Liquid material spillage
BREAKAGE = "breakage" # Damaged materials
OVERRUN = "overrun" # Installation overrun
THEFT = "theft" # Site theft allowance
WEATHER = "weather" # Weather damage
@dataclass
class WasteFactor:
"""Waste factor for a material."""
material_code: str
material_name: str
base_quantity: float
unit: str
cutting_waste_pct: float
spillage_pct: float
breakage_pct: float
overrun_pct: float
total_waste_pct: float
quantity_with_waste: float
waste_quantity: float
waste_cost: float
# Industry standard waste factors by material type
WASTE_FACTORS = {
'concrete': {
'cutting': 0.02, 'spillage': 0.03, 'breakage': 0.0, 'overrun': 0.02
},
'rebar': {
'cutting': 0.05, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.01, 'overrun': 0.02
},
'brick': {
'cutting': 0.05, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.03, 'overrun': 0.02
},
'block': {
'cutting': 0.04, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.02, 'overrun': 0.02
},
'lumber': {
'cutting': 0.10, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.02, 'overrun': 0.03
},
'plywood': {
'cutting': 0.12, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.02, 'overrun': 0.02
},
'drywall': {
'cutting': 0.10, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.03, 'overrun': 0.02
},
'tile': {
'cutting': 0.10, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.05, 'overrun': 0.03
},
'paint': {
'cutting': 0.0, 'spillage': 0.05, 'breakage': 0.0, 'overrun': 0.10
},
'mortar': {
'cutting': 0.0, 'spillage': 0.05, 'breakage': 0.0, 'overrun': 0.03
},
'insulation': {
'cutting': 0.08, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.02, 'overrun': 0.03
},
'roofing': {
'cutting': 0.10, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.02, 'overrun': 0.05
},
'pipe': {
'cutting': 0.05, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.01, 'overrun': 0.02
},
'wire': {
'cutting': 0.03, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.0, 'overrun': 0.05
},
'conduit': {
'cutting': 0.05, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.01, 'overrun': 0.02
},
'duct': {
'cutting': 0.08, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.01, 'overrun': 0.03
},
'steel': {
'cutting': 0.03, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.0, 'overrun': 0.02
},
'glass': {
'cutting': 0.05, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.05, 'overrun': 0.02
},
'flooring': {
'cutting': 0.10, 'spillage': 0.0, 'breakage': 0.02, 'overrun': 0.03
},
'adhesive': {
'cutting': 0.0, 'spillage': 0.08, 'breakage': 0.0, 'overrun': 0.05
},
'default': {
'cutting': 0.05, 'spillage': 0.02, 'breakage': 0.02, 'overrun': 0.03
}
}
class CWICRWasteCalculator:
"""Calculate material waste using CWICR data."""
def __init__(self, cwicr_data: pd.DataFrame):
self.materials = cwicr_data
self._index_data()
def _index_data(self):
"""Index materials data."""
if 'material_code' in self.materials.columns:
self._mat_index = self.materials.set_index('material_code')
elif 'work_item_code' in self.materials.columns:
self._mat_index = self.materials.set_index('work_item_code')
else:
self._mat_index = None
def _detect_material_type(self, description: str) -> str:
"""Detect material type from description."""
desc_lower = str(description).lower()
for mat_type in WASTE_FACTORS.keys():
if mat_type in desc_lower:
return mat_type
# Check common synonyms
synonyms = {
'concrete': ['beton', 'cement'],
'rebar': ['reinforcement', 'armature', 'арматура'],
'brick': ['кирпич', 'block'],
'lumber': ['wood', 'timber', 'древесина'],
'drywall': ['gypsum', 'plasterboard', 'гипсокартон'],
'tile': ['ceramic', 'плитка', 'керамика'],
'paint': ['краска', 'coating'],
'insulation': ['изоляция', 'утеплитель'],
'pipe': ['труба', 'piping'],
'wire': ['провод', 'cable', 'кабель']
}
for mat_type, words in synonyms.items():
if any(word in desc_lower for word in words):
return mat_type
return 'default'
def get_waste_factors(self, material_type: str) -> Dict[str, float]:
"""Get waste factors for material type."""
return WASTE_FACTORS.get(material_type, WASTE_FACTORS['default'])
def calculate_waste(self,
material_code: str,
base_quantity: float,
unit_cost: float = 0,
custom_factors: Dict[str, float] = None) -> WasteFactor:
"""Calculate waste for a material."""
# Get material info
material_name = material_code
unit = "unit"
if self._mat_index is not None and material_code in self._mat_index.index:
mat = self._mat_index.loc[material_code]
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