| name | wade-custom-carpentry |
| description | Specialized skill for Wade Custom Carpentry to manage design-build remodel projects. Use for: project take-offs, labor and material estimation, proposal generation, material sourcing from Home Depot/Lowe's/Ferguson/etc., and on-site performance tracking. |
Wade Custom Carpentry Skill
This skill enables Manus to act as a digital assistant for a design-build remodel firm, handling everything from initial project planning to real-time performance analytics.
Core Workflows
1. Project Planning & Estimation
When a new project overview is provided (e.g., "Bathroom remodel with tub-to-shower conversion"):
- Analyze Scope: Identify all dependencies, structural changes, and finish requirements.
- Generate Take-off: Create a granular list of required materials and labor tasks.
- Source Materials: Use the guidelines in
references/material_sourcing.md to find current pricing at preferred suppliers.
- Calculate Costs: Estimate labor hours based on task complexity and calculate total project costs.
- Draft Proposal: Use
templates/proposal_template.md to present a professional estimate to the user.
2. Material Sourcing & Web Tasks
When requested to find materials or update project dependencies:
- Navigate to supplier websites (Home Depot, Lowe's, Ferguson, Floor & Decor, Tile Shop).
- Find specific items that match the project's material grade requirements.
- Update the project's cost estimation and schedule based on availability and lead times.
3. On-Site Performance & Analytics
When the user provides on-site updates (photos, voice memos, or text logs):
- Log Hours: Extract and record job hours against specific tasks.
- Capture Performance: Analyze progress photos to update the project's completion percentage.
- Live Adjustments: If a task is running behind, automatically adjust the "Live Schedule" and notify the user of the impact on subsequent dependencies.
- Voice Briefing: After processing updates, generate a short audio summary (using the Voice Output workflow) so the user can hear the status update without stopping work.
Key Resources
- Material Sourcing: See
references/material_sourcing.md for supplier strategies.
- Proposal Template: Use
templates/proposal_template.md for all client-facing estimates.
- Market Context: See
references/market_context.md for Columbus, OH specific data and material grades.
- RSMeans Integration: When granular job costing is required, trigger the
rsmeans-cost-estimator skill to fetch industry-standard labor and material data.
- Voice Output (TTS): When the user is on-site or hands-free, use
scripts/generate_voice_update.py to convert text summaries, schedule changes, or material alerts into audio files (.mp3) for voice delivery.
Best Practices
- Granularity: Always break down broad tasks (like "Bathroom Remodel") into specific sub-tasks (Demo, Framing, Rough-in, Tile, etc.).
- Location Awareness: When searching for materials or logging hours, always consider the project's specific location for local pricing and availability.
- Proactive Memory: Maintain a persistent record of project decisions and material selections to ensure consistency throughout the remodel.
- Hands-Free Priority: When the user is likely on-site, prioritize generating a voice update (.mp3) alongside any text-based logs.
