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?

27%

#157 / 623

Printing press operator

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
Preflight, imposition and colour profiles. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	48%	+7.7
Calibrate, ink and start the press. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Watch register, density and defects on the run. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	22%	+4
Job change, plates and wash-up. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Finishing, guillotine and delivery. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Stock, times and liability for the run. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		27%

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