Automation index

Can AI do the work of a Mason?

Measuring and ordering materials can move earlier. Raising a plumb wall, in the rain, next to a journeyman, cannot.

It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

15%

AI or a robot can already do 15% of this job.

#98 / 103

Mason

Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.

Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.

Task	Share	AI	Adds
Read drawings, measure and order material. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	30%	+4.8
Setting out and levels on site. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	14%	22%	+3.1
Raise walls, render and plaster. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	24%	8%	+1.9
Floors, tiling and finishing. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	12%	+1.9
Safety, scaffolding and clearing the bay. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	10%	+1.6
Coordinate with foreman, plumber and electrician. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	14%	15%	+2.1
Total	100%		15%

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

IS WORK OVER?

17%

#95 / 103

Actor

Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.

Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.

Task	Share	AI	Adds
Break down the text, mark and memorise. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	32%	+5.1
Self-tapes and casting materials. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	28%	+4.5
Perform on set, stage or in voice-over. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	22%	6%	+1.3
Rehearse with director and cast. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	10%	+1.6
Care for body, voice and emotional continuity. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	12%	+1.9
Promotion, agents and life between jobs. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	14%	18%	+2.5
Total	100%		17%

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