Automation index
Can AI do a Bricklayer’s job?
Bricklayers build walls, render and fix the building site.
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IS WORK OVER?
Bricklayer
30%
AI or a robot can already do 30% of this job.
#73 / 182
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Where the week goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weights are our frequency estimate, not an O*NET time %. Saving is separate evidence or estimate.
Task weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish share of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Fasten or fuse brick or other building material to structure with wire clamps, anchor holes, torch, or cement.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
9% | 48% | +4.3 |
Clean working surface to remove scale, dust, soot, or chips of brick and mortar, using broom, wire brush, or scraper.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 28% | +2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
18% | 28% | +5 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Occupation sources · O*NET 47-2021.00 · ESCO/ISCO 7112