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?

28%

AI can already do 28% of this job.

#81 / 623

Architect

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	48%	+10.6
Produce renders, views and façade options. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	40%	+7.2
Write quantities, specs and the project report. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Meetings with client, developer and planning office. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Site direction and inspection visits. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Stamp, register and own legal responsibility. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

21%

#413 / 623

Façade technician

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
Set-out, anchors and the panel list. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Hang, adjust and the panel that will not close. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	12%	+2.2
Joints, water and the weathertightness test. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Scaffold, cradle and façade wind. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The architect, the sample and the shade that misses. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
No water in, and not forcing the anchor. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		21%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low