Automation index
How much of a Architect’s job can AI already do?
A model can already draft plans, renders and a first spec. Stamping, client fights and liability stay with the architect.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Architect
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#81 / 623
View rankingArchitect
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Draft plans, sections and a first BIM model from the brief.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Produce renders, views and façade options.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Write quantities, specs and the project report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Meetings with client, developer and planning office.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Site direction and inspection visits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Stamp, register and own legal responsibility.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 8% | +1 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- building plans
- renders
- sign a project
- Produce renders, views and façade options
- Site direction and inspection visits
- arquitect
- architect
- proyecto de edificio
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2161
IS WORK OVER?
Demolition worker
19%
#513 / 623
View rankingDemolition worker
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan, asbestos and prior removal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Demolish, cut and the controlled push.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Party wall, shore and the neighbour who complains.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Waste, sorting and the tip.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Dust, water and not leaving the street a site.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not taking the party wall, and signing the takedown.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- demolish
- remove asbestos
- shore party walls
- sort waste
- controlled cut
- demolition dust
- the tip
- controlled push
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2061.00· ESCO/ISCO 7112