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?
Façade technician
21%
#418 / 633
View rankingFaçade technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Set-out, anchors and the panel list.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Hang, adjust and the panel that will not close.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Joints, water and the weathertightness test.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Scaffold, cradle and façade wind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The architect, the sample and the shade that misses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
No water in, and not forcing the anchor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- hang façades
- anchors
- panel lists
- weathertightness
- cradle
- façade joints
- colour samples
- anchor set-out
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2081.00· ESCO/ISCO 7123