Automation index
How much of a Concrete finisher’s job can AI already do?
A joint set-out comes earlier. Finishing on time so the slab does not crack open do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Concrete finisher
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#520 / 633
View rankingConcrete finisher
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, joints and thickness.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Pour, vibrate and float.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Screed, power float and the right moment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Cure, polythene and the windy day.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The late mixer and the one who wants water.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That it does not crack open, and not adding extra water.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- pour concrete
- vibrate
- float
- shrinkage joints
- power float
- cure
- screed
- slab thickness
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2051.00· ESCO/ISCO 7114
IS WORK OVER?
Copy editor
31%
#32 / 633
View rankingCopy editor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Spelling, agreement and consistency.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Style, repetition and sentence rhythm.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Queries to the author, grey areas and the house style.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Second proofs, PDF and last-minute typos.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Deadlines with publisher, layout and translation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Judgement, not over-rewriting, and the typo that remains.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- copy-edit
- spelling and punctuation
- unify style
- catch typos
- house style
- second proofs
- author queries
- avoid over-editing
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3041.00· ESCO/ISCO 2641