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