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?

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

#321 / 623

Building surveyor

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Working drawings and trade coordination. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Site, visits and safety. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Client, contractor and site team. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Quality, tests and the building book. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	16%	+2.9
Sign a build that will not fall. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

28%

#123 / 623

Paid media specialist

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
Plan, platforms and the pixel. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	52%	+9.4
Creatives, frequency and audience cuts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
The client, going live and the campaign that drifts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Reports, attribution and the last-click fight. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Brand safety and inventory you cannot touch. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
That the pixel fires, and not burning extra CPM. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		28%

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