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