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?
Real estate agent
27%
#70 / 103
View rankingReal estate agent
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Contact previous clients for prospecting of referral business.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 56% | 28% | +15.7 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- customer service
- contract law
- office administration
- real estate market
- mortgage loans
- property law
- maintain relationship with customers
- advise on property value
- identify customer's needs
- inform on renting agreements
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-9022.00· ESCO/ISCO 3334