Automation index
How much of a Mason’s job can AI already do?
Measuring and ordering materials can move earlier. Raising a plumb wall, in the rain, next to a journeyman, cannot.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Mason
15%
AI can already do 15% of this job.
#627 / 643
View rankingMason
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read drawings, measure and order material.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 30% | +4.8 |
Setting out and levels on site.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Raise walls, render and plaster.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Floors, tiling and finishing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Safety, scaffolding and clearing the bay.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Coordinate with foreman, plumber and electrician.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 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
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Livestock farmer
21%
#429 / 643
View rankingLivestock farmer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Headcount, ration and the health log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Yard, calving and the one that lags.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Pasture, water and the fence that comes down.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Market, abattoir and the day’s price.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The drought, the feed and not running them too thin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
The animal whole, and the calving well.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- rations
- calving
- headcount
- fences
- pasture
- abattoir
- health log
- feed
Sources for this job· O*NET 45-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 6121