Automation index
How much of a Scaffolder’s job can AI already do?
A drawing and a delivery note come earlier. A scaffold that does not fall does not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Scaffolder
16%
AI can already do 16% of this job.
#617 / 643
View rankingScaffolder
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Drawings, notes and kit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Erect, plumb and tie in.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Heights, harness and weather.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Site, trades and striking.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Logs, quantities and extras.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Not leaving a loose scaffold.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Drawings, notes and kit
- Erect, plumb and tie in
- Heights, harness and weather
- Site, trades and striking
- Logs, quantities and extras
- Not leaving a loose scaffold
- montador de andamios
- andamista
- scaffolder
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 7119
IS WORK OVER?
Research scientist
27%
#139 / 643
View rankingResearch scientist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Literature review, figures and drafts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Analysis, code and experiment boards.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Design the study and the controls.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Run the experiment or the fieldwork.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Lead a group, theses and authorship fights.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Win funding and answer reviewers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Literature review, figures and drafts
- Analysis, code and experiment boards
- Design the study and the controls
- Run the experiment or the fieldwork
- Lead a group, theses and authorship fights
- Win funding and answer reviewers
- cientifico
- investigador
- research scientist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-1029.00· ESCO/ISCO 2131