Construction or building inspector
Inspects buildings and structures to check they are sound and follow plans, building codes, and other rules, sometimes focusing on areas like electrical or plumbing.
Will AI replace construction or building inspector jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Medium. More AI overlap than 40 in 100 jobs. AI helps with some tasks, like paperwork or first drafts. People still do the core of the job. 5% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Review plans and blueprints to make sure rules are met
- Approve building plans that meet requirements
- Issue permits for building, moving, tearing down, or occupying structures
What stays human
- Inspect buildings, bridges, wiring, plumbing, and more for quality and safety
- Do inspections using survey tools, meters, tape measures, or test equipment
- Watch plumbing, wiring, and appliance installation to make sure it follows rules
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: 0%. Typical pay: $74,690 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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