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DDC_Skills_for_AI_Agents_in_Construction

238 structured skills for AI coding assistants to automate construction workflows.

AI Skills for Construction Automation

Automate BIM analysis, cost estimation, and document control with AI coding assistants.

Free forever · open source · MIT
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Essential for AI construction devs
Free & open source · Engineering
Ease of setup4
Usefulness8
Maintenance9.5
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Oct 2026
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⚡ Quick answer

This repository provides 238 structured SKILL.md files designed for AI coding assistants like Claude Code. Construction managers, estimators, and developers use it to generate custom code for BIM parsing, cost estimation, and n8n workflow automation.

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Cross-platform
Hosting
Desktop
Languages
Python
License
MIT

What it is

The collection organizes skills across six folders covering toolkits, book methodologies, n8n workflows, document generation, and advanced machine learning. Each folder contains prompt instructions that direct an AI assistant to write functional Python code for tasks like IFC-to-Excel conversion or semantic searches against global cost databases.

Who it's for

It suits construction IT leads and developers who want to pair AI coding agents with local project data. It does not suit non-technical managers looking for a turnkey, out-of-the-box software application with a graphical user interface.

Key features

238 AI Skills

Structured instructions for AI coding assistants covering estimation, BIM, and document generation.

CWICR Database Search

Semantic search capabilities across national cost bases in 26 languages.

CAD & BIM Converters

Extract quantities and properties from RVT and IFC files directly into Excel.

n8n Workflow Integration

Automate daily photo reports, site updates, and project reporting pipelines.

How to start

Up and running in 3 steps

1
Clone the GitHub repository to your local machine.
2
Open a specific skill folder containing a SKILL.md file inside your AI coding assistant.
3
Review, adapt, and run the generated Python code or n8n workflow against your project data.
Real talk

Our honest verdict

What's great

  • Provides 238 ready-to-use skill files specifically tailored for construction engineering.
  • Includes specific data extraction routines for IFC, RVT, and DWG file formats.
  • Maps directly to practical construction workflows like BOQ estimating and schedule variance analysis.
  • Contains pre-built n8n automation patterns for field and daily reporting.

Where it falls short

  • Requires technical proficiency with AI coding assistants and Python to implement the generated code.
  • Not a standalone application; relies entirely on your own AI assistant and local data setup.
  • Maintenance is required to adapt generated code scripts to changing project structures.
Cost

Pricing & license

Free under its MIT licence, with no paid hosted option mentioned in the README. The only cost is your own time, AI assistant API usage, and infrastructure.

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Questions

FAQ

What is an AI skill in this collection?

A skill is a structured markdown file containing instructions that an AI coding assistant reads to generate specific task-handling code.

What tools do I need to use these skills?

You need an AI coding assistant capable of reading folder structures, along with Python or n8n depending on the target task.

Does this include pre-compiled binaries?

No, it contains code generation instructions, scripts, and database mappings rather than an executable application.

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