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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Street Openings Inspector” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #350 of 702. Estimated risk: 63.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

57%

“Street Openings Inspector” will maybe be replaced by AI.

Based on the cognitive demands, communication requirements, and logical reasoning intrinsic to this occupation according to O*NET data, we project a 57% probability of disruption by generative AI and Large Language Models.

Automation & Robot Risk

36%

“Street Openings Inspector” will probably not be replaced by robots.

Evaluating the physical dexterity, repetitive motion tasks, and manual labor associated with this role, our analysis indicates a 36% likelihood of substitution by advanced robotics systems.

Personal & Financial Insights

Every occupation has a unique profile. For Construction and Building Inspectors, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET classify the day-to-day work broadly as: Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.

Avg. Annual Salary $76,430
Avg. Hourly Wage $36.75
Available Jobs (US) 137,210
Job Title & Hierarchy Code (SOC) Construction and Building Inspectors #47-4011
Wage vs. National Median
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Data is based on the reference occupation: “Construction and Building Inspectors”

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Core Skills & Abilities

  • Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.

  • Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.

  • Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems, such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.

  • Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.

  • Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.

  • Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.

  • Approve building plans that meet required specifications.

  • Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.

  • Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.

  • Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.

  • Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.

  • Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.

  • Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.

  • Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.

  • Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.

  • Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.

  • Examine lifting or conveying devices, such as elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, hoists, inclined railways, ski lifts, or amusement rides to ensure safety and proper functioning.

  • Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.

  • Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.

Technologies & Software

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  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
  • Autodesk Construction AI
  • Database software
  • Municipal geographic management software
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Calendar and scheduling software
  • Oracle Primavera Systems
  • DeepSeek
  • Residential home inspection form software
  • ChatGPT (OpenAI)
  • Qwen (Alibaba)
  • Arc Second PocketCAD
  • Real estate and tax software
  • Llama (Meta)
  • New construction inspection form software
  • Gemini (Google)
  • Automated permit system software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Mistral (Mistral AI)
  • Trimble Digital Fieldbook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Internet browser software
  • Mobile building inspection software
  • Claude (Anthropic)
  • Word processing software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Email software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • SAP software
  • Procore AI
  • NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
  • Grok (xAI)
  • Gemini for Workspace
  • Microsoft Project
  • Vision Software
  • OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
  • Buildots AI
  • ESRI ArcView
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Quicken
  • Kimi (Moonshot AI)
  • Wearable mobile inspection computers
  • Vibration meters
  • Laser printers
  • Plumb bobs
  • Ultrasonic leak detectors
  • Voltage testers
  • Digital multimeters
  • 10-key calculators
  • Levels
  • Chlorine meters
  • Multimeters
  • Clamp-on multimeters
  • Spectrometers
  • Video inspection cameras
  • Water pressure gauges
  • Tablet computers
  • Map wheels
  • Stud locators
  • Refrigerant leak detectors
  • Circuit analyzers
  • Cordless drills
  • Radon detection devices
  • Arc receptacle testers
  • Insulation testers
  • Dissolved oxygen meters
  • Desktop computers
  • Electronic distance measuring equipment
  • Surface thermometers
  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
  • Pounds per square inch PSI test gauges
  • Architects' scales
  • Drafting tools
  • Non-contact infrared thermometers
  • Concrete strength measurers
  • Notebook computers
  • Volt-ammeters
  • Digital cameras
  • Airflow meters
  • Laser measuring devices
  • Programmable calculators
  • Computerized data collectors
  • Optical levels
  • Torque meters
  • Microwave leakage detectors
  • Engineering scales
  • Shovels
  • Scanners
  • Refrigeration thermometers
  • Power analyzer dataloggers
  • Water quality test kits
  • Adjustable wrenches
  • Optical scanners
  • Electrical circuit testers
  • Laptop computers
  • Megohmeters
  • Handheld thermometers
  • Air sampling devices
  • Electronic levels
  • Combustible gas detectors
  • Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI testers
  • Temperature/humidity testers
  • Ground resistance testers
  • Conductivity meters
  • Air sampling pumps
  • Concrete testers
  • Magnetic locators
  • Laser fiches
  • Two way radios
  • Asphalt thermometers
  • Screwdrivers
  • Air velocity and temperature meters
  • Lock levels
  • Borescopes
  • Manometers
  • Tape measures
  • Gas leak detection devices
  • Probe rods
  • Hydrometers
  • Force gauges
  • pH meters
  • Pocket personal computers PC
  • Carbon monoxide detectors
  • Continuity testers
  • Inspection mirrors
  • Distance measuring wheels
  • Infrared thermometer lasers
  • Pressure gauges
  • Axes
  • Ultrasonic thickness gauges
  • Moisture meters
  • Transit levels
  • Theodolites
  • Automatic levels
  • Hygrometers
  • Light meters

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