=== BuildNFO — Construction Calculators (Free) ===
Contributors: adnanthemes
Tags: construction, calculator, concrete, estimate, building
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

30 free construction calculators for WordPress: concrete, bricks, paint, steel, flooring, excavation, cost and more.

== Description ==

BuildNFO is a construction calculator suite for WordPress. The free version includes 30 practical calculators that solve everyday building and estimating problems for contractors, builders, civil engineers, architects and DIY users.

Every calculation is performed by a deterministic server-side engine and each calculator outputs structured HowTo schema for SEO.

= Free calculators include =

* Concrete slab volume, footing, driveway, beam, column
* Rebar weight, cement bags, sand and aggregate quantity
* Bricks, blocks, mortar and boundary wall
* Paint, tile, plaster, drywall, wallpaper
* Excavation, gravel/aggregate
* Roof area, staircase, room/wall/door/window area
* Water tank volume, pipe length, material cost estimator

= Pro and Enterprise =

BuildNFO Pro (70 calculators) and BuildNFO Enterprise (180 calculators) add steel estimators, MEP, labor and cost estimating, building cost estimators, commercial/financial tools and AI/Picture/Map manual estimators. Available at https://adnanthemes.com/buildnfo

= Usage =

Add a calculator anywhere with a shortcode:

`[buildnfo id="concrete-volume"]`

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install through the Plugins screen.
2. Activate BuildNFO through the Plugins screen.
3. The BuildNFO Core Engine is bundled and loads automatically.
4. Add `[buildnfo id="..."]` shortcodes to any page or post.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this include AI features? =

The free version is calculation-only. AI/Picture/Map workflows are in the Enterprise version and require your own AI provider API key.

= Are the calculations accurate? =

All formulas are deterministic and use standard construction conventions. Always verify against local codes and project specifications.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release with 30 construction calculators.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release.