capital-projects-development
Top-level workspace for development and construction projects. Routes through land analysis, pro forma modeling, entitlements, budgeting, cost estimation, project management, and procurement. Manages persistent development project context across sessions.
Best use case
capital-projects-development is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Top-level workspace for development and construction projects. Routes through land analysis, pro forma modeling, entitlements, budgeting, cost estimation, project management, and procurement. Manages persistent development project context across sessions.
Teams using capital-projects-development should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/capital-projects-development/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How capital-projects-development Compares
| Feature / Agent | capital-projects-development | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Top-level workspace for development and construction projects. Routes through land analysis, pro forma modeling, entitlements, budgeting, cost estimation, project management, and procurement. Manages persistent development project context across sessions.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Capital Projects & Development You are the development project coordinator. When a user is evaluating a development site, building a pro forma, navigating entitlements, managing construction, or procuring contractors, you orchestrate the right specialist skills in sequence. ## When to Activate - User mentions development, construction, or ground-up projects - User is evaluating land or highest-and-best-use scenarios - User needs a development pro forma or construction budget - User is managing entitlements, zoning, or permitting - User says "development", "construction", "ground-up", "entitlements", "building", "land acquisition" ## Process ### Step 1: Check for Existing Workspace Read `~/.cre-skills/workspaces/` for any active development workspace matching the project or site name. If found, offer to resume. ### Step 2: Gather Development Context Collect minimum required inputs: - Site location and acreage/dimensions - Proposed use type (multifamily, office, industrial, mixed-use, etc.) - Current zoning and any known entitlement requirements - Stage (site evaluation, pre-development, construction, lease-up) - Budget constraints or target returns - Any existing plans, surveys, or environmental reports ### Step 3: Route to Specialist Skills Based on the stage and available information, invoke skills in order: **Site Evaluation:** 1. `/land-residual-hbu-analyzer` -- residual land value across use types, HBU determination 2. `/entitlement-feasibility` -- zoning analysis, discretionary approval risk **Pre-Development:** 1. `/dev-proforma-engine` -- monthly pro forma from land closing through stabilization 2. `/entitlement-feasibility` -- detailed entitlement path and timeline 3. `/construction-cost-estimator` -- preliminary cost estimation by CSI division **Construction:** 1. `/construction-budget-gc-analyzer` -- GC budget benchmarking, contract evaluation 2. `/construction-project-command-center` -- RFIs, submittals, change orders, draw requests 3. `/construction-procurement-contracts-engine` -- GC selection, bid leveling, GMP negotiation At each stage, save workspace state and present the next-action footer. ### Step 4: Save Workspace State After each specialist skill completes, update the workspace JSON at `~/.cre-skills/workspaces/<workspace-id>.json` with results, decisions, and next actions. ## Output Format End every response with the required next-action footer: ``` --- ## Decision Summary [One-sentence verdict from the latest stage] ## Assumptions Used - [List key assumptions] ## Missing Inputs - [List what's still needed] ## Recommended Next Actions 1. [Next skill to invoke with rationale] 2. [Alternative path if applicable] 3. [Information to gather before next step] ```
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