Carpenters.

This job has 29 core tasks. We went through 6 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Carpenters actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

1. TASK 01

   Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.

   AI DOES

   Drafts progress reports, organizes job notes, and formats documentation

   YOU DO

   Verify site-specific details and approve what actually happened on the job

2. TASK 02

   Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.

   AI DOES

   Reads blueprints digitally, calculates dimensions, lists materials, and flags missing info

   YOU DO

   Visit the site and use trade experience to catch what the plans miss

3. TASK 03

   Maintain job records and schedule work crew.

   AI DOES

   Drafts crew schedules, logs job records, and flags scheduling conflicts

   YOU DO

   Apply site knowledge and crew dynamics to finalize decisions

4. TASK 04

   Select and order lumber or other required materials.

   AI DOES

   Generates material lists, compares supplier prices, and drafts purchase orders from project specs

   YOU DO

   Judge wood quality, grain, and fit based on what you see and touch on the job

5. TASK 05

   Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas, such as heating or electrical wiring work.

   AI DOES

   Drafts emails, finds local subcontractor contacts, and helps track scheduling

   YOU DO

   Build trust with local trades and make real-time calls based on what you see on site

6. TASK 06SOURCE-BACKED TASK

   Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.

   AI DOES

   Pulls pricing data and calculates basic estimates

   YOU DO

   Judge risks and negotiate the final price

   About this analysis +

   37% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium