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?

28%

AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.

#50 / 103

Architect

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. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	22%	48%	+10.6
Produce renders, views and façade options. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	18%	40%	+7.2
Write quantities, specs and the project report. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	28%	+4.5
Meetings with client, developer and planning office. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	18%	+2.9
Site direction and inspection visits. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	12%	+1.9
Stamp, register and own legal responsibility. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

14%

#101 / 103

Paramedic

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
Notes and protocols Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	20%	30%	+6
Street care and transfer Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	50%	8%	+4
Life-threatening calls Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	20%	12%	+2.4
Coordination Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	10%	15%	+1.5
Total	100%		14%

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