Will “Building Inspector” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
63% Chance of Automation
“Building Inspector” will maybe be replaced by robots.
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Job Description
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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-4011.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 61,250.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 29.00
- Currently, there are 94,960 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Construction and Building Inspectors”.
Also Known As…
- Construction and Building Inspectors
- Plumbing Inspector
- Inspector
- Elevator Inspector
- Construction Materials Testing Technician
- Construction Inspector
- Combination Building Inspector
- Building Official
- Building Inspector
- Building Inspection Engineer
- Building Code Administrator
- Weight Inspector
- Street Openings Inspector
- Street Inspector
- Site Damage Prevention Technician
- Sidewalk Inspector
- Safety Inspector
- Road Inspector
- Residential Building Inspector
- Real Estate Inspector
- Pressure Vessel Inspector
- Plan Examiner
- Plan Checker
- Pipeline Construction Inspector
- Permit Specialist
- Paving Inspector
- Natural Gas Inspector
- Line Inspector
- Inspecting Engineer
- Infrastructure Technician
- Housing Inspector
- Home Inspector
- Highway Inspector
- Heating and Refrigeration Inspector
- Grade Checker
- Gas Inspector
- Elevators Inspector
- Electrical Inspector
- Dredging Inspector
- Construction Technician
- Construction Code Administrator
- Construction Checker
- Compliance Officer
- Compliance Manager
- Compliance Coordinator
- Compliance Analyst
- Code Inspector
- Chief Inspector
- Building Equipment Inspector
- Building Code Inspector
- Bridge Inspector
- Boilers Inspector
- Boiler Inspector
- Architectural Inspector
- Architectural Examiner
- Amusement Ride Inspector
Tasks for “Building Inspector”
- Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
- Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
- Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
- 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.
- Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
- Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
- Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- 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.
- Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
- Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
- Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
- Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
- Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
Related Technology & Tools
- Refrigeration thermometers
- Optical levels
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Clamp-on multimeters
- Combustible gas detectors
- Handheld thermometers
- Manometers
- Digital multimeters
- Laptop computers
- Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI testers
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Computerized data collectors
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Two way radios
- pH meters
- Voltage testers
- Arc receptacle testers
- Shovels
- Inspection mirrors
- Optical scanners
- Power analyzer dataloggers
- Pocket personal computers PC
- Spectrometers
- Refrigerant leak detectors
- Chlorine meters
- Water pressure gauges
- Multimeters
- Insulation testers
- Tape measures
- Laser fiches
- Cordless drills
- Lock levels
- Levels
- Radon detection devices
- Light meters
- Moisture meters
- Borescopes
- Hygrometers
- Axes
- Water quality test kits
- Asphalt thermometers
- Gas leak detection devices
- Programmable calculators
- Automatic levels
- Adjustable wrenches
- Temperature/humidity testers
- Map wheels
- Theodolites
- Notebook computers
- Infrared thermometer lasers
- Engineering scales
- Transit levels
- Megohmeters
- Air sampling pumps
- Scanners
- Pounds per square inch PSI test gauges
- Laser measuring devices
- Wearable mobile inspection computers
- Conductivity meters
- Volt-ammeters
- Force gauges
- Torque meters
- Drafting tools
- Probe rods
- Air sampling devices
- Airflow meters
- Plumb bobs
- Digital cameras
- Air velocity and temperature meters
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Distance measuring wheels
- Electronic levels
- Architects' scales
- Hydrometers
- Concrete testers
- Screwdrivers
- Tablet computers
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Electrical circuit testers
- Ultrasonic thickness gauges
- Continuity testers
- Video inspection cameras
- Magnetic locators
- Circuit analyzers
- Laser printers
- Surface thermometers
- Microwave leakage detectors
- Vibration meters
- Pressure gauges
- Ground resistance testers
- Desktop computers
- 10-key calculators
- Concrete strength measurers
- Stud locators
- Electronic distance measuring equipment
- ESRI ArcView
- Microsoft Project
- Oracle Primavera Systems
- Database software
- Microsoft Word
- New construction inspection form software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
- NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
- Microsoft Excel
- Real estate and tax software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Municipal geographic management software
- Word processing software
- SAP
- Email software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Intuit Quicken
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Arc Second PocketCAD
- Mobile building inspection software
- Automated permit system software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Residential home inspection form software
- Internet browser software
- Inspection Depot Home Guide System
- Vision Software
- Spreadsheet software
- Trimble Digital Fieldbook
- Microsoft Office