Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Architect?
A model can already draft plans, renders and a first spec. Stamping, client fights and liability stay with the architect.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Architect
28%
AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.
#50 / 103
View rankingArchitect
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Draft plans, sections and a first BIM model from the brief.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Produce renders, views and façade options.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Write quantities, specs and the project report.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Meetings with client, developer and planning office.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Site direction and inspection visits.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Stamp, register and own legal responsibility.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 8% | +1 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- 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?
Mason
15%
#98 / 103
View rankingMason
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Read drawings, measure and order material.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 30% | +4.8 |
Setting out and levels on site.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Raise walls, render and plaster.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Floors, tiling and finishing.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Safety, scaffolding and clearing the bay.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Coordinate with foreman, plumber and electrician.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- build walls
- plaster
- site work
- Read drawings, measure and order material
- Setting out and levels on site
- Raise walls, render and plaster
- Floors, tiling and finishing
- Safety, scaffolding and clearing the bay
- albanil
- mason
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7112