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.
#727 / 753
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?
Site engineer
19%
#606 / 753
View rankingSite engineer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Setting-out, axes and the level.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Rebar, cover and the one that is missing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Concrete, the slump and not pouring if it fails.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Note, the diary and not dressing the delay.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The site manager, the rush and not covering bad steel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That the column is there, and not covering the steel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- setting-out
- axes
- rebar
- cover
- slump
- site diary
- levels
- not cover steel
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2051.00· ESCO/ISCO 2142