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?
Mason
15%
AI or a robot can already do 15% of this job.
#98 / 103
View rankingMason
Where the time goes
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.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 30% | +4.8 |
Setting out and levels on site.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Raise walls, render and plaster.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Floors, tiling and finishing.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Safety, scaffolding and clearing the bay.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Coordinate with foreman, plumber and electrician.EstimateNo 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
Skills this job uses
- build walls
- plaster
- site work
- Read drawings, measure and order material
- Setting out and levels on site
- Raise walls, render and plaster
- Floors, tiling and finishing
- Safety, scaffolding and clearing the bay
- albanil
- mason
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7112
IS WORK OVER?
Influencer / creator
30%
#39 / 103
View rankingInfluencer / creator
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 48% | +3.8 |
Inspect layouts and advertising copy, and edit scripts, audio, video, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 39% | 28% | +10.9 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- produce statistical financial records
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- implement marketing strategies
- monitor financial accounts
- manage staff
- analyse booking patterns
- think analytically
- develop financial statistics reports
- apply numeracy skills
- forecast occupancy demand
Sources for this job· O*NET 11-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2431