Automation index
How much of a Building surveyor’s job can AI already do?
A take-off and a log come earlier. Directing the build and signing the works do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Building surveyor
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#321 / 633
View rankingBuilding surveyor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Quantities, valuations and cost control.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Working drawings and trade coordination.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Site, visits and safety.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Client, contractor and site team.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Quality, tests and the building book.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Sign a build that will not fall.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- building plans
- renders
- sign a project
- Quantities, valuations and cost control
- Working drawings and trade coordination
- Site, visits and safety
- Client, contractor and site team
- Quality, tests and the building book
- Sign a build that will not fall
- arquitecto tecnico
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-3011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3112
IS WORK OVER?
Arborist
19%
#477 / 633
View rankingArborist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Assess, risk and the owner’s report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Climb, prune and the anchor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Controlled fell and the one over the cable.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Arisings, chipping and leaving it clean.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The neighbour, the permit and not entering their plot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not dropping it on the roof, and coming down whole.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- crown work
- climb
- controlled fell
- risk report
- anchors
- chipping
- cables
- felling permits
Sources for this job· O*NET 37-3013.00· ESCO/ISCO 6113