quantity-takeoff-calculator
Construction quantity takeoff skill for concrete, steel, earthwork, and materials
Profile →npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill quantity-takeoff-calculator --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Quantity Takeoff Calculator Skill ## Purpose The Quantity Takeoff Calculator Skill calculates construction quantities including concrete volumes, steel weights, earthwork quantities, and material takeoffs from drawings or BIM models. ## Capabilities - Concrete volume calculation - Steel weight calculation - Earthwork quantities - Pipe and conduit lengths - Area calculations (formwork, finishes) - Unit conversion - Waste factor application - BIM-based takeoff ## Usage Guidelines ### When to Use - Estimating project quantities - Supporting cost estimates - Verifying contractor quantities - Planning material procurement ### Prerequisites - Design documents available - Takeoff categories defined - Unit system established - Waste factors identified ### Best Practices - Use consistent methods - Document measurement rules - Apply appropriate waste factors - Cross-check critical items ## Process Integration This skill integrates with: - Construction Cost Estimation - Specifications Development ## Configuration ```yaml quantity-takeoff-calculator: categories: - concrete - steel - earthwork - masonry - piping sources: - bim-model - drawings - cad units: - imperial - metric ``` ## Output Ar
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- When to Use
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- Best Practices
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What does the quantity-takeoff-calculator skill do?
Construction quantity takeoff skill for concrete, steel, earthwork, and materials
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill quantity-takeoff-calculator --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From a5c-ai/babysitter, a repository with 1,642 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.