Automation index

How much of a Drafter’s job can AI already do?

A model and a sheet come earlier. A drawing you can actually build does not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

26%

AI can already do 26% of this job.

#233 / 743

Drafter

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
Model, dimension and issue sheets. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	48%	+9.6
Quantities, legends and revisions. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Coordinate with architect, engineer and site. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Drawing standards, stamps and issue. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Archive, BIM and clashes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	16%	+2.6
Not issuing a drawing nobody can read. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		26%

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

IS WORK OVER?

27%

#173 / 743

Cost engineer

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
Measure, rates and the budget. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Works, the variance and the one that was not logged. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Change, the extra and not giving it away. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Close, the dispute and not inflating. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Management, the bid and not selling the reckless one. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
The real number, and not the reckless bid. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		27%

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