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”
- Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
- Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
- Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
- Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
- Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.
- Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
- Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
- 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.
- Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
- Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
- Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Desktop computers
- Cordless drills
- Microwave leakage detectors
- Air sampling devices
- Asphalt thermometers
- Digital multimeters
- Pounds per square inch PSI test gauges
- Theodolites
- Electronic distance measuring equipment
- Voltage testers
- Levels
- Ultrasonic thickness gauges
- Clamp-on multimeters
- Map wheels
- Laser measuring devices
- Gas leak detection devices
- Digital cameras
- Stud locators
- Manometers
- Airflow meters
- Automatic levels
- Optical levels
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Volt-ammeters
- Ground resistance testers
- Pressure gauges
- Tablet computers
- Megohmeters
- Water quality test kits
- Laser printers
- Notebook computers
- Concrete strength measurers
- Transit levels
- Lock levels
- Moisture meters
- pH meters
- Water pressure gauges
- Computerized data collectors
- Radon detection devices
- Programmable calculators
- Air sampling pumps
- Engineering scales
- Multimeters
- Force gauges
- Plumb bobs
- Arc receptacle testers
- Refrigerant leak detectors
- Optical scanners
- Wearable mobile inspection computers
- Two way radios
- Temperature/humidity testers
- Hydrometers
- Magnetic locators
- Combustible gas detectors
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Screwdrivers
- Tape measures
- Infrared thermometer lasers
- Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI testers
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Electrical circuit testers
- Adjustable wrenches
- Light meters
- Air velocity and temperature meters
- Vibration meters
- Chlorine meters
- Distance measuring wheels
- Continuity testers
- Probe rods
- Spectrometers
- Laptop computers
- Concrete testers
- Conductivity meters
- Drafting tools
- Refrigeration thermometers
- 10-key calculators
- Circuit analyzers
- Borescopes
- Video inspection cameras
- Surface thermometers
- Shovels
- Torque meters
- Handheld thermometers
- Hygrometers
- Inspection mirrors
- Insulation testers
- Power analyzer dataloggers
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Scanners
- Laser fiches
- Electronic levels
- Axes
- Pocket personal computers PC
- Architects' scales
- SAP
- Inspection Depot Home Guide System
- New construction inspection form software
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle Primavera Systems
- Email software
- Real estate and tax software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Database software
- Residential home inspection form software
- Word processing software
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software
- Intuit Quicken
- Trimble Digital Fieldbook
- Automated permit system software
- NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Vision Software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Mobile building inspection software
- Arc Second PocketCAD
- ESRI ArcView
- OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
- Municipal geographic management software
- Internet browser software
- Microsoft Office