Clash Resolution Analyzer

What This Skill Does

The Clash Resolution Analyzer is a specialized OpenClaw agent skill designed for Construction Managers, BIM Coordinators, and MEP Engineers. It acts as an intelligent layer on top of raw BIM clash detection reports (typically exported from software like Navisworks or Solibri). The skill parses complex spatial data, categorizes clashes based on severity and discipline, and uses pattern recognition to identify systemic coordination issues. Beyond simple categorization, the agent suggests data-driven resolution workflows—such as recommending a route change for a duct vs. a structural modification for a beam—and tracks the lifecycle of each issue from discovery to approval.

Installation

To integrate this skill into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/datadrivenconstruction/clash-resolution-analyzer

Ensure your project environment has access to the exported BIM clash data files (JSON/XML) for the agent to process effectively.

Use Cases

• Automated Triage: Automatically sort thousands of raw clash points into actionable priority buckets (Critical, High, Medium, Low) to focus the coordination team on project-stalling issues.
• Trend Analysis: Identify if specific HVAC systems are consistently clashing with structural steel across multiple building levels, allowing for root-cause adjustments in the design model.
• Accountability Reporting: Automatically generate weekly status reports for trade partners, showing which clashes are assigned to their scope and tracking their resolution progress.
• Tolerance Auditing: Quickly filter out "false positive" clashes that fall within specified clearance or tolerance thresholds.

Example Prompts

1. "Analyze the latest Navisworks report. Create a summary of all 'Critical' clashes involving structural columns and MEP piping, and draft an email to the mechanical lead requesting a resolution."
2. "Look for patterns in our current clash data. Are there specific systems that are consistently clashing? Suggest a design adjustment strategy for these recurring issues."
3. "List all resolved clashes from the last week and update the status of the remaining ones based on the progress report I've attached."

Tips & Limitations

• Data Formatting: The agent performs best when provided with structured JSON data. If using legacy CSV exports, ensure your column headers map clearly to the ClashElement dataclass structure.
• Human-in-the-loop: While the agent is highly accurate at pattern recognition, all structural or design changes suggested by the analyzer must be validated by a licensed PE or BIM Manager before implementation.
• Dynamic Context: The skill works best when supplied with updated models. If the underlying BIM model changes, ensure the Clash Report is re-run to maintain data integrity.