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?
Mechanical engineer
25%
#239 / 623
View rankingMechanical engineer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Calculate, model and simulate parts and assemblies.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Drawings, tolerances and bills of materials.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Meetings with shop, client and purchasing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Tests, prototypes and commissioning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Rules, quality and CE documentation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Sign, register and own the design.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Meetings with shop, client and purchasing
- Tests, prototypes and commissioning
- Rules, quality and CE documentation
- Sign, register and own the design
- ingeniero mecanico
- mechanical engineer
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2141.00· ESCO/ISCO 2144