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Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants

creating building plans using CAD software, survey land and buildings to analyse their current and conducting field investigations and surveys to analyse factors affecting land. If that's your week, this page is about your job.

The honest answer

This job is splitting in two: developing plans to meet sustainability targets is work AI now does quickly and cheaply, and engaging with the public and local communities is work it can't touch.

Your move: what you can actually do about this ↓

Which half fills your week decides your exposure. The ledger below shows which rows you can move toward.

Your week, as this page understands it

Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants direct or undertake the planning of the layout and the co-ordination of plans for the development of urban and rural areas, provide architectural design services, and negotiate and manage the development from conception to completion of construction projects and lead on a variety of technical functions and solutions in the design of buildings and the layout of urban and rural areas. The job title says “chartered architectural technologists”, “planning officers” or “consultants”: officially one job, several names. The real job is the part underneath: engaging with the public and local communities. That is the thing someone has to be right about.

The exposed part of this job is specific, and we won’t pretend it is coming back. But chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants is not one task. It is 145 scored ones, and they are nowhere near equally exposed. The most durable of them, on this evidence, is engaging with the public and local communities, and the ledger below shows exactly why.

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI
37%
changing shape
25%
staying human
38%

These bars are tasks changing hands, not people being counted out. The ledger below shows which.

Whole-job exposure score 48 out of 100 (4255 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, across 145 scored tasks. The number is the support for the sentence above it, not a headline about anyone’s future.

How we know this

What is measured: Every published task statement for chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants is rated on five dimensions: can a model produce the output, does the work need a body in a room, does it need a legally accountable person, does it depend on a person being trusted in the moment, and how much data exists. A published formula turns those five ratings into the score; the model never writes the number.

How the bar is built: Each task’s share of the bar is its published importance weight, so a task you do all day counts for more than one you do twice a year.

Release: 2026-q4.1, scores computed 2026-08-04. Read the full method.

Your job, task by task

These are the official task statements for this occupation, in plain English, sorted by what the evidence says is happening to each one. The official wording sits under every line so you can check the rewrite against it.

Shifting to AI

55 tasks

Tasks today’s tools can already do most of. This is the part we will not soften: where these rows are the bulk of your week, the week changes.

  • Developing plans to meet sustainability targets

    This is reading one thing and writing another: plans in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 85 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Develop plans to meet sustainability targets.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (6882 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Sustainability plans against known targets are structured writing that software produces to a usable standard.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Evaluating the feasibility of plans

    This is reading one thing and writing another: the feasibility of plans in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 85 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Evaluate the feasibility of plans.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (6882 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Feasibility checks follow documented methods, so tools produce a solid assessment, though local knowledge sharpens the conclusion.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Determining the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects

    This is reading one thing and writing another: the effects of regulatory limitations in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 80 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (5973 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Working out what written rules allow on a site is documented legal reading that AI handles well.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Studying traffic patterns to identify engineering problems and assess project impact

    This is reading one thing and writing another: traffic patterns in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 75 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Study traffic patterns to identify engineering problems and assess project impact.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (7179 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Studying traffic patterns is analysis of counted and modelled data.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

Changing shape

33 tasks

Tasks where the machine takes the producing and a person keeps the checking, the deciding, or the answering-for-it. For most jobs this is the biggest group, and it is where "transformation, not termination" is literally visible.

  • Creating designs and drawings using Computer Aided Design

    The software now makes the first pass at designs, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 90 · 2452/01, 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Create designs and drawings using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 50 out of 100 (4357 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Drawings can be produced quickly by machine, though a person still checks they are buildable and correct.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Recommending approval, denial or conditional approval of proposals

    The software now makes the first pass at approval, denial or conditional approval of proposals, but someone has to be answerable for the result, and it cannot be the software. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 85 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 48 out of 100 (4155 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; someone qualified has to answer for it.

    The rating behind it: Writing a recommendation follows documented policy tests, though an accountable officer must sign it.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Assessing feasibility of land use proposals and identifying necessary changes

    The software now makes the first pass at feasibility of land use proposals, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 85 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Assess feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary changes.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 42 out of 100 (3549 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Feasibility assessment weighs documented policy and site data, with occasional visits.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

Staying human

57 tasks

Tasks that stay with a person, because they happen in the physical world, because the rules need someone accountable, or because the value is that a specific person does them.

  • Designing new built spaces, streets, parks and squares

    The ratings behind this row put new built spaces, streets, parks and squares well outside what today's tools can do on their own.

    importance 80 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Design new built spaces including streets, parks, and squares.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 22 out of 100 (1529 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over.

    The rating behind it: Designing a new street or square is original creative work that software can only sketch around.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Collaborating with government officials, social scientists, solicitors and developers in public meetings

    This work happens in the physical world: government officials, social scientists, solicitors and developers, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 85 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Collaborate with government officials, social scientists, solicitors, and developers in public meetings.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 9 out of 100 (216 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Public meetings with officials and developers work through live discussion and personal credibility.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Designing government plans or policies affecting land

    The rules require a named, qualified person to answer for government plans, and that person cannot be a piece of software.

    importance 85 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Design government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transport.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (2337 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; someone qualified has to answer for it; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Policy drafting can start from published examples, but the choices are political and must be owned locally.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

Show the other 135 tasks
  • Analysing test results against design specifications and objectives

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: test results against design specifications in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 60 · 2452/01
    Source:Analyse test results against design specifications and objectives.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (8997 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Comparing test results against a specification is a numerical check with a clear right answer.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Recording calculated figures on architectural materials lists for project documentation

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: calculated figures in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 60 · 2452/01
    Source:Record calculated figures on architectural materials lists for project documentation.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (8997 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Writing calculated figures onto materials lists is routine record-keeping that software does faster and with fewer mistakes.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Assigning identification numbers to architectural materials for tracking

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: identification numbers in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 50 · 2452/01
    Source:Assign identification numbers to architectural materials for tracking.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (8997 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Giving materials tracking numbers under a set system is routine record-keeping that software does faster and more consistently.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Writing and editing reports

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: reports in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/02
    Source:Write and edit reports for internal and external use.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (8997 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Writing and editing reports is one of the strongest uses of current software.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Preparing and maintaining current data on each assessed plot

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: current data in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 65 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Prepare and maintain current data on each assessed plot, including maps, inventories, and property characteristics.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (8997 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Keeping plot records, maps and property details up to date is record-keeping software does reliably.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Updating files and records with current land use statistics

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: files in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 60 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Update files and records with current land use statistics.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (8997 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Updating records with current land use statistics is routine data maintenance.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Preparing contracts for specific projects under an architect's or engineer's supervision

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: contracts in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/01
    Source:Prepare contracts for specific projects under an architect's or engineer's supervision.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (8492 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: These contracts follow standard forms and are checked by the supervising architect or engineer, so first drafts generate reliably.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Researching and analysing data to help inform strategic developments

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: data in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 80 · 2452/02
    Source:Research and analyse data to help inform strategic developments, such as increases in affordable housing provision.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (8492 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Researching and analysing housing and land data is straightforward number work over published datasets.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Writing complex reports for diverse groups

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: complex reports in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 75 · 2452/02
    Source:Write complex reports for diverse groups, making recommendations or explaining regulations.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (8492 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Writing clear reports that explain rules and recommend action is exactly what software drafts well.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Assisting with planning appeals by collating casework materials and supporting documentation

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: planning appeals in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/02
    Source:Assist with planning appeals by collating casework materials and supporting documentation.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (8492 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Collating appeal casework and supporting documents is organised paperwork software handles reliably.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Drafting design statements

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: design statements in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/02
    Source:Draft design statements.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (8492 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Design statements follow a standard structure and draw on documented policy.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Preparing graphic or narrative reports on land use data

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: graphic in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Prepare graphic or narrative reports on land use data.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (8492 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Turning land use data into charts and written reports is routine analysis and drafting.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Providing specific data to planners for application submissions

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: specific data in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/02
    Source:Provide specific data to planners for application submissions.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (8492 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Pulling the right data for an application submission is retrieval from existing systems.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Recording the progress and outcomes of planning applications

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: the progress in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/02
    Source:Record the progress and outcomes of planning applications.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (8492 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Recording application progress and decisions is register-keeping that case systems already automate.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Maintaining required maps to support urban planning and development

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: required maps in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 65 · 2452/02
    Source:Maintain required maps to support urban planning and development.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (8492 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Keeping planning maps up to date is mapping software work over existing datasets.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Developing guidelines for creating sustainable

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: guidelines in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 75 · 2452/03
    Source:Develop guidelines for creating sustainable, accessible spaces for public enjoyment.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (8492 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Design guidelines are written documents drawing on abundant published good practice.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Compiling and analysing data from impact studies on land

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: data in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/03
    Source:Compile and analyse data from impact studies on land use.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (8492 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Compiling and analysing impact study data is number work over structured datasets.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Maintaining required maps to support urban design projects

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: required maps in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 65 · 2452/03
    Source:Maintain required maps to support urban design projects.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (8492 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Maintaining project maps is mapping software work over data already held.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Monitoring and evaluating new national or EU land use regulations for compliance

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: new national in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 65 · 2452/03
    Source:Monitor and evaluate new national or EU land use regulations for compliance.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (8492 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Tracking new land use regulations is monitoring published legal text, which software does quickly.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Keeping up to date with legislation and regulations that affect the estate

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: to date in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 75 · 2452/02
    Source:Keep up to date with legislation and regulations that affect the estate.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (7987 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Property law and regulation are published in full, so keeping up with changes suits software very well.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Identifying and compiling database information to create requested maps

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: database information in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 60 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Identify and compile database information to create requested maps.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (7690 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Pulling map data from databases is well-documented, repeatable work that software does quickly.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Preparing reports of selection, survey or other statistics

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: reports of selection, survey or other statistics in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 60 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Prepare reports of selection, survey, or other statistics.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (7987 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Producing selection, survey and statistical reports is data analysis and write-up that tools do quickly.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Recording minutes at meetings

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: minutes in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 50 · 2452/02
    Source:Record minutes at meetings.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (7987 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Automatic transcription and summarising already produce usable minutes from a recording of the meeting.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Reporting on the performance of contractors after construction completion

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: the performance of contractors after construction completion in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/01
    Source:Report on the performance of contractors after construction completion.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 81 out of 100 (7785 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: A contractor performance report is written from records of what happened on the project.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Using surveying information to contribute to the measurement

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: information in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/01
    Source:Use surveying information to contribute to the measurement, evaluation and review of project performance.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 81 out of 100 (7785 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Turning survey figures into performance measures is calculation and reporting from existing data.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Organising findings from investigations and books into comprehensive reports

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: findings in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Organise findings from investigations and books into comprehensive reports.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 81 out of 100 (7785 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Pulling investigation notes and sources into a structured report is exactly the kind of writing machines do reliably.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Providing accurate, detailed and to scale drawings

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: accurate in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 85 · 2452/01
    Source:Provide accurate, detailed and to scale drawings.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (7179 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Producing accurate scale drawings is drafting work that design software already does very well.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Identifying project requirements and developing a detailed work plan

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: project requirements in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 80 · 2452/01
    Source:Identify project requirements and develop a detailed work plan.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (7179 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Turning a job into a written work plan is structured planning that AI drafts well.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Preparing network diagrams, floor plans or site configurations for facilities using CAD software

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: network diagrams, floor plans or site configurations in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 80 · 2452/01
    Source:Prepare network diagrams, floor plans, or site configurations for facilities using CAD software.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (7179 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Producing floor plans and site configurations in drawing software is well documented work that tools now do largely automatically.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Determining a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: a method of presentation in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 75 · 2452/01
    Source:Determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (7179 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Choosing how to present building plans graphically follows well established conventions that software applies quickly.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Estimating the quantity and type of materials

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: the quantity in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 75 · 2452/01
    Source:Estimate the quantity and type of materials needed.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (6882 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Working out quantities and material types from drawings is measurable, repeatable work suited to automation.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Determining product specifications and materials

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: product specifications in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/01
    Source:Determine product specifications and materials according to blueprints, instructions, drawings, or work orders.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (7179 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Reading blueprints and work orders to set out specifications and materials is structured desk work software does reliably.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Reading and interpreting technical data for product development

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: technical data in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/01
    Source:Read and interpret technical data for product development.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (7179 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Reading and interpreting technical data for product development is squarely the kind of task software now does well.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Preparing topographic or contour maps of surveyed land

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: topographic in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 60 · 2452/01
    Source:Prepare topographic or contour maps of surveyed land, including site features.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (7179 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Turning survey measurements into topographic and contour maps is largely automated by mapping software already.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Assisting in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programmes or projects

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: developing alternative plans in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 75 · 2452/03
    Source:Assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programmes or projects.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (6882 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Drafting alternative plans and recommendations is written analysis software produces well for officers to refine.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Conducting research and analysis considering various factors

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: research in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/03
    Source:Conduct research and analysis considering various factors including political, environmental, and economic.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (6882 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Research pulling together political, environmental and economic factors is reading and synthesis software does well.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Planning and developing mapping projects

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: projects in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 60 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Plan and develop mapping projects.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 72 out of 100 (6876 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Planning a mapping project draws on well documented methods and abundant spatial data.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Using computer-aided design, CAD) and Geographical Information Systems

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: computer-aided design, cad) and geographical information systems in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 65 · 2452/02
    Source:Use computer-aided design (CAD) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to prepare and present maps and plans for data gathering of sites and study areas.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 70 out of 100 (6674 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Preparing and presenting maps and plans in design and mapping software is documented work with strong automated support.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

  • Developing project briefs

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: project briefs in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 85 · 2452/01
    Source:Develop project briefs.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 69 out of 100 (6573 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: A project brief is a structured document that software drafts well from the client's requirements.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Creating and overseeing technical libraries for resource management

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: technical libraries in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 50 · 2452/02
    Source:Create and oversee technical libraries for resource management.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 69 out of 100 (6276 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Cataloguing and maintaining a technical library is organised information management.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Understanding how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: how the design aspects of a construction project in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 85 · 2452/01
    Source:Understand how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues, so that practical questions can be addressed at the outset.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (5973 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Understanding how design choices affect building performance draws on well documented engineering knowledge.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Reviewing construction plans to identify potential design issues

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: construction plans in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 80 · 2452/01
    Source:Review construction plans to identify potential design issues.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (5973 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Checking drawings for clashes and problems against standards is systematic review that software handles well.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Preparing planning applications for clients

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: applications in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 75 · 2452/01
    Source:Prepare planning applications for clients.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (5973 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Planning applications follow published validation requirements, so most of the submission can be assembled automatically.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Calculating weights and their implications for technical aspects of designs

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: weights in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 65 · 2452/01
    Source:Calculate weights and their implications for technical aspects of designs.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (5973 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Weight calculations follow set formulas and are checked by the engineer responsible for the design.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Recommending suitable materials or processes for engineering projects

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: suitable materials in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 65 · 2452/01
    Source:Recommend suitable materials or processes for engineering projects.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (5973 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Material and process choices come from published specifications and performance data, which software can match to requirements.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Identifying the surveys required before work can commence

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: the surveys required before work can commence in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 60 · 2452/01
    Source:Identify the surveys required before work can commence.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (5973 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Working out which surveys a site needs follows documented requirements, though local conditions matter.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Reviewing environmental reports and designations to assess the impact of planning applications and development proposals

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: environmental reports in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 85 · 2452/02
    Source:Review environmental reports and designations to assess the impact of planning applications and development proposals.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (5973 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Reading reports and designations against planning policy is document work that software does quickly and consistently.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Assessing the effect of new rail links or roads

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: the effect of new rail links in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 75 · 2452/02
    Source:Assess the effect of new rail links or roads.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (5973 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Assessing the effect of a new road or rail link uses documented modelling and published evidence.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Developing strategies, details and specifications for landscaping projects

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: strategies, details and specifications in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/03
    Source:Develop strategies, details, and specifications for landscaping projects.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (6270 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Landscape specifications follow documented standards and standard clause libraries.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Responding to public enquiries

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: public enquiries in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 75 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Respond to public enquiries.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (5771 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Answering common public questions is documented work already handled by automated services.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Answering enquiries about application procedure

    shifting to AI

    This is reading one thing and writing another: enquiries in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.

    importance 70 · 2452/02
    Source:Answer enquiries about application procedure.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (5771 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Application procedures are written down, so a system can answer most enquiries, though callers sometimes need a person.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Planning and scheduling public meetings

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at public meetings, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 50 · 2452/02
    Source:Plan and schedule public meetings, including venue selection and agenda setting.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 59 out of 100 (5266 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Booking venues and setting agendas is scheduling work that software handles, with occasional practical arrangements.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Creating freehand drawings to accompany other drawings

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at freehand drawings, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 80 · 2452/01
    Source:Create freehand drawings to accompany other drawings.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (5165 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Sketches to support a drawing can now be generated, though a designer’s hand still communicates ideas in a way tools struggle to match.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Collecting and compiling data to complete architectural designs

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at data, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 85 · 2452/01
    Source:Collect and compile data to complete architectural designs.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (4963 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Gathering and organising the data behind a design is mostly desk work, though some information has to be collected on site.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Advising on recycling and deconstruction strategies

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at recycling, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 75 · 2452/01
    Source:Advise on recycling and deconstruction strategies.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (4963 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Recycling and deconstruction guidance draws on published standards and case studies.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Identifying and assessing risk in designs to suggest actions for risk reduction

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at risk, but someone has to be answerable for the result, and it cannot be the software. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 75 · 2452/01
    Source:Identify and assess risk in designs to suggest actions for risk reduction.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (4963 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; someone qualified has to answer for it.

    The rating behind it: Design risk assessment follows a documented method, though a named person is accountable for it.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Measuring materials for project specifications to ensure design accuracy and compliance

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at materials, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 75 · 2452/01
    Source:Measure materials for project specifications to ensure design accuracy and compliance.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (4963 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Quantities are now largely measured from digital models, which software does accurately, though site checks are sometimes needed.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Evaluating proposals for infrastructure projects for environmental impact and sustainability

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at proposals, but someone has to be answerable for the result, and it cannot be the software. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 80 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects for environmental impact and sustainability.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (4963 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; someone qualified has to answer for it.

    The rating behind it: Environmental appraisal follows documented assessment methods, though an accountable professional signs it.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Advising on flood management, sustainable transport and protection of historical sites and the natural environment

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at flood management, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 80 · 2452/03
    Source:Advise on flood management, sustainable transport, and protection of historical sites and the natural environment.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (4963 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Advice on flooding, transport and heritage draws on documented policy and published evidence.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Working with the wider planning team to ensure policies and guidance

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at the wider planning team, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 70 · 2452/03
    Source:Work with the wider planning team to ensure policies and guidance are followed.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (4963 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Checking that policy and guidance are followed is documented rule-checking.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Creating building plans using CAD software

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at plans, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 90 · 2452/01
    Source:Create building plans using CAD software.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 50 out of 100 (4357 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Layouts and drawings can be generated quickly, but a technologist still reworks them heavily for a real site.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Drafting plans and detailed drawings for construction projects from sketches or notes

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at plans, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 85 · 2452/01
    Source:Draft plans and detailed drawings for construction projects from sketches or notes.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 50 out of 100 (4357 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Turning sketches into detailed drawings is partly automatable, though a person still resolves how it actually builds.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Evaluating how building regulations and site requirements affect architectural designs

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at how building regulations, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 85 · 2452/01
    Source:Evaluate how building regulations and site requirements affect architectural designs.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 50 out of 100 (4357 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Building rules are published, yet how they bite on a particular site and design needs professional judgement.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Planning layouts for structural architectural projects

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at layouts, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 85 · 2452/01
    Source:Plan layouts for structural architectural projects.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 50 out of 100 (4357 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Layout planning can be drafted automatically, but a person still resolves structure, access and site constraints.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Assessing options for refurbishment and re-use of materials

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at options, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 75 · 2452/01
    Source:Assess options for refurbishment and re-use of materials.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 49 out of 100 (4256 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Assessing refurbishment options is largely analysis of drawings, surveys and material data.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Managing projects to meet budget and finance targets

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at projects, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 75 · 2452/03
    Source:Manage projects to meet budget and finance targets, considering wider commercial implications.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 49 out of 100 (4256 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Budget tracking and forecasting are well suited to software, but commercial judgement calls stay with the manager.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Investigating the availability and suitability of options for new premises

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at the availability, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 70 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Investigate the availability and suitability of options for new premises.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 48 out of 100 (4155 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Searching and comparing premises is desk research software does well, though viewings still happen in person.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Leading the preparation of information and documentation for statutory approvals

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at the preparation of information, but someone has to be answerable for the result, and it cannot be the software. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 70 · 2452/03
    Source:Lead the preparation of information and documentation for statutory approvals, strategies, tenders and construction.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 48 out of 100 (4155 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; someone qualified has to answer for it.

    The rating behind it: Preparing statutory submission packs is document assembly, though an accountable professional signs them off.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Advising clients on the construction team

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at clients, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 90 · 2452/01
    Source:Advise clients on the construction team, building materials and processes to use.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 46 out of 100 (3953 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Advice on materials and processes draws on well documented standards, though clients weigh it alongside trust in the adviser.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Guiding clients in selecting optimal contracts for their specific projects

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at clients, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 70 · 2452/01
    Source:Guide clients in selecting optimal contracts for their specific projects.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 46 out of 100 (3953 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Contract selection follows well documented standard forms, though clients want an adviser they trust.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Managing tender processes to secure construction contracts

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at tender processes, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 70 · 2452/01
    Source:Manage tender processes to secure construction contracts.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 46 out of 100 (3953 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Tendering is a document-heavy process with standard formats, though negotiation involves people.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Advising on legal and regulatory compliance

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at legal, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 85 · 2452/01
    Source:Advise on legal and regulatory compliance.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (3650 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Regulations are published and easy to search, but sound advice depends on the specific project's details.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Appraising the performance of buildings

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at the performance of buildings, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 80 · 2452/01
    Source:Appraise the performance of buildings in use.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (3650 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Performance data from a building in use can be analysed automatically, though some checking happens on site.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Developing and implementing planning policies

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at policies, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 90 · 2452/02
    Source:Develop and implement planning policies.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (3650 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Policy text drafts easily, but making a policy work locally involves evidence, politics and people.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Developing plans for public and alternative transport systems to reduce carbon output

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at plans, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 80 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Develop plans for public and alternative transport systems to reduce carbon output.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (3650 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Transport plans draw on documented methods and modelling, but the choices depend on local politics.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Revising and improving existing designs

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at designs, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 80 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Revise and improve existing designs for towns, housing areas, and cities.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (3650 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Reworking an existing design can be drafted, though the improvements rely on design judgement.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Advising on the management and supervision of building maintenance

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at the management, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 70 · 2452/01
    Source:Advise on the management and supervision of building maintenance.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 42 out of 100 (3549 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Maintenance management advice draws on published standards and building records.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Assisting Chartered Town Planners in delivering projects

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at chartered town planners, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 80 · 2452/02
    Source:Assist Chartered Town Planners in delivering projects.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 42 out of 100 (3549 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Supporting a chartered planner is largely research, drafting and casework.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Planning renewable energy sites, focusing on wind farm locations

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at renewable energy sites, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 70 · 2452/02
    Source:Plan renewable energy sites, focusing on wind farm locations.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 42 out of 100 (3549 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Site selection for wind farms is mapping and constraint analysis over published datasets.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Making recommendations for the future development of surveyed land and buildings

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at recommendations, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 80 · 2452/03
    Source:Make recommendations for the future development of surveyed land and buildings.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 42 out of 100 (3549 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Development recommendations draw on survey data and documented policy.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Being creative and innovative in visualising buildings and landscapes before creating them on paper

    changing shape

    The software now makes the first pass at creative, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.

    importance 85 · 2452/03
    Source:Be creative and innovative in visualising buildings and landscapes before creating them on paper.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (3347 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over.

    The rating behind it: Imagining an original scheme before it exists is creative work software can only assist with.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Presenting design proposals to a range of stakeholders

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles design proposals and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 75 · 2452/03
    Source:Present design proposals to a range of stakeholders.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 39 out of 100 (3246 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: The proposal pack is easy to prepare; winning the room over is a human performance.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Evaluating projects' impact on traffic and traffic control adequacy at development sites

    staying human

    The ratings behind this row put projects' impact well outside what today's tools can do on their own.

    importance 70 · 2452/02
    Source:Evaluate projects' impact on traffic and traffic control adequacy at development sites.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (3145 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Traffic modelling follows published methods, though counts and local conditions for the specific site still need collecting.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Assessing planning applications and monitoring outcomes

    staying human

    The rules require a named, qualified person to answer for applications, and that person cannot be a piece of software.

    importance 90 · 2452/02
    Source:Assess planning applications and monitor outcomes as required.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 36 out of 100 (2943 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; someone qualified has to answer for it.

    The rating behind it: Assessing an application against policy is documented analysis, though an authorised officer must make the decision.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Leading the preparation of and making decisions based on formal landscape assessments

    staying human

    The rules require a named, qualified person to answer for the preparation, and that person cannot be a piece of software.

    importance 75 · 2452/03
    Source:Lead the preparation of and make decisions based on formal landscape assessments.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 36 out of 100 (2943 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; someone qualified has to answer for it.

    The rating behind it: Landscape assessment follows a documented method, though a qualified professional owns the judgement.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Liaising with statutory bodies for construction project compliance

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles statutory bodies and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 75 · 2452/01
    Source:Liaise with statutory bodies for construction project compliance.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 35 out of 100 (2842 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Correspondence with statutory bodies drafts easily, though the relationships and negotiations run through named people.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Creating inspirational and inclusive landscape and conceptual designs that benefit people

    staying human

    The ratings behind this row put inspirational well outside what today's tools can do on their own.

    importance 80 · 2452/03
    Source:Create inspirational and inclusive landscape and conceptual designs that benefit people, place, and nature.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 34 out of 100 (2741 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over.

    The rating behind it: Original landscape concepts come from a designer's own vision, not from assembling known material.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Assessing the impact on the local environment

    staying human

    The ratings behind this row put the impact well outside what today's tools can do on their own.

    importance 80 · 2452/03
    Source:Assess the impact on the local environment.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 33 out of 100 (2640 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Standard methods are documented, but the decisive facts about a particular local environment are gathered on the ground.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Designing urban layouts to optimise land use and community development

    staying human

    The ratings behind this row put urban layouts well outside what today's tools can do on their own.

    importance 85 · 2452/02
    Source:Design urban layouts to optimise land use and community development.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 32 out of 100 (2539 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Layout design can be drafted from site data, though good schemes need judgement about the place.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Working on projects as diverse as airports or hospitals

    staying human

    The ratings behind this row put projects well outside what today's tools can do on their own.

    importance 70 · 2452/03
    Source:Work on projects as diverse as airports or hospitals.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 32 out of 100 (2044 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, low confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.

    The rating behind it: Working across very different building types is broad project work drawing on documented precedent.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Advising clients on environmental and legal regulations

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles clients and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 85 · 2452/01
    Source:Advise clients on environmental and legal regulations.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 31 out of 100 (2438 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: General rules are easy to look up, but useful advice turns on local site facts and client circumstances.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Managing construction contracts to ensure project compliance and delivery

    staying human

    The rules require a named, qualified person to answer for construction contracts, and that person cannot be a piece of software.

    importance 80 · 2452/01
    Source:Manage construction contracts to ensure project compliance and delivery.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (2337 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; someone qualified has to answer for it; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Contract administration follows standard forms, though someone must be accountable and relationships shape decisions.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Engaging with stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles stakeholders and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 75 · 2452/02
    Source:Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (2337 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Software can prepare and analyse consultation material, but people give their real views to a person who listens.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Appraising opportunities for future funding and commercial ventures in parks and landscape management through stakeholder engagement

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles opportunities and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 70 · 2452/03
    Source:Appraise opportunities for future funding and commercial ventures in parks and landscape management through stakeholder engagement.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (2337 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Funding appraisal is partly desk research, but opportunities come through talking to partners.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Collecting, analysing and evaluating landscape and environmental information

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: landscape, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 75 · 2452/03
    Source:Collect, analyse, and evaluate landscape and environmental information.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 29 out of 100 (2236 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.

    The rating behind it: Analysis is straightforward once data exists, but a lot of landscape information is still collected on foot.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Evaluating the progress of construction projects to ensure alignment with project timelines

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: the progress of construction projects, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 80 · 2452/01
    Source:Evaluate the progress of construction projects to ensure alignment with project timelines.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 28 out of 100 (2135 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.

    The rating behind it: Progress reporting uses programme data, but confirming what is actually built means visiting the site.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Carrying out environmental impact assessments

    staying human

    The rules require a named, qualified person to answer for environmental impact assessments, and that person cannot be a piece of software.

    importance 70 · 2452/01
    Source:Carry out environmental impact assessments.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 28 out of 100 (2135 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: someone qualified has to answer for it.

    The rating behind it: Environmental statements must be produced by recognised competent experts, and the decisive site evidence is gathered in the field.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Negotiating with developers for project execution

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles developers and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 80 · 2452/02
    Source:Negotiate with developers for project execution.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 28 out of 100 (2135 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Negotiating with a developer turns on trust and give-and-take between the individuals at the table.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Leading the detailed design process and coordinating design information

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles the detailed design process and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 85 · 2452/01
    Source:Lead the detailed design process and coordinate design information.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 26 out of 100 (1933 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Leading a design team means chasing, judging and reconciling other people's work across a live project.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Contributing to the overall running of the business

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles the overall running of the business and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 50 · 2452/01
    Source:Contribute to the overall running of the business.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 26 out of 100 (1438 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, low confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Helping run the business covers varied work that depends on being part of the practice.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Understanding the needs of people who will be using the space you design

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles the needs of people and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 75 · 2452/03
    Source:Understand the needs of people who will be using the space you design.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 26 out of 100 (1933 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Understanding how people will use a space depends on listening to the community that lives there.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Leading and managing landscape contracts

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles landscape contracts and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 70 · 2452/03
    Source:Lead and manage landscape contracts.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 26 out of 100 (1933 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Contract paperwork drafts easily, but leading a landscape contract means chasing people and decisions on real sites.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Implementing new filing systems

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: new filing systems, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 50 · 2452/02
    Source:Implement new filing systems.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 24 out of 100 (1731 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.

    The rating behind it: Software can design a new filing system, but moving existing records across is a hands-on project.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Offering advice on planning issues to the public and clients via face-to-face meetings

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: advice, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 75 · 2452/02
    Source:Offer advice on planning issues to the public and clients via face-to-face meetings.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 23 out of 100 (1630 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: The advice itself is well documented, but face-to-face meetings are the point of this task.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Supervising technologists to maintain design integrity and project timelines

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles technologists and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 75 · 2452/01
    Source:Supervise technologists to maintain design integrity and project timelines.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 21 out of 100 (1428 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Supervising a design team relies on personal authority and knowing how each person works.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Supervising urban planning technicians in project development

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles urban planning technicians and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 70 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Supervise urban planning technicians in project development.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 21 out of 100 (1428 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Supervising technicians relies on day-to-day guidance and personal working relationships.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Evaluating the needs of people

    staying human

    The ratings behind this row put the needs of people well outside what today's tools can do on their own.

    importance 70 · 2452/03
    Source:Evaluate the needs of people, place, and nature.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 21 out of 100 (1428 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the five ratings behind the score, with no single dominant reason.

    The rating behind it: Judging what a place and the people in it actually need rests on local knowledge that is rarely written down.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Promoting sustainability concepts through public talks

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: sustainability concepts, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 80 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Promote sustainability concepts through public talks, tours, and literature.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (1327 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Written material is easy to produce, but talks and tours are delivered in person.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Implementing programmes to promote environmental education and raise awareness among the community

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: programmes, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 60 · 2452/02
    Source:Implement programmes to promote environmental education and raise awareness among the community.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (1327 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Programme materials are easy to produce, but community education is delivered in person.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Ensuring important buildings, monuments and sites

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: important buildings, monuments and sites, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 75 · 2452/02
    Source:Ensure important buildings, monuments and sites are protected and preserved.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 18 out of 100 (1125 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; someone qualified has to answer for it.

    The rating behind it: Heritage protection combines documented designations with site inspections and accountable decisions.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Leading and being responsible

    staying human

    The ratings behind this row put responsible well outside what today's tools can do on their own.

    importance 75 · 2452/03
    Source:Lead and be responsible for designing, planning, maintaining and managing sustainable landscapes that encourage biodiversity, water management, health and wellbeing.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 18 out of 100 (1125 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the five ratings behind the score, with no single dominant reason.

    The rating behind it: Sustainable landscape design mixes site judgement with responsibility for the finished place, so software gives only starting points.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Coordinating work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles work and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 75 · 2452/03
    Source:Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 17 out of 100 (1024 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Working alongside architects and consultants is live coordination where quick back and forth matters.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Developing creative and original planning solutions to satisfy all parties

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles creative and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 85 · 2452/02
    Source:Develop creative and original planning solutions to satisfy all parties.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 15 out of 100 (822 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Finding a solution everyone accepts depends on understanding what each party will actually agree to.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Discussing with planning officials the purpose of land use projects

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles planning officials the purpose of land use projects and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 75 · 2452/03
    Source:Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 15 out of 100 (822 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: This is a conversation with officials about what a project is really for, where being present matters.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Creating detailed final hand drawings and specifications

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: detailed final hand drawings, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 85 · 2452/01
    Source:Create detailed final hand drawings and specifications.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 14 out of 100 (721 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.

    The rating behind it: Final hand drawings and specifications are produced by hand and eye, with only parts of the specification drafted automatically.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Meeting with other professionals and clients at an early stage to agree on the project brief

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles other professionals and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 85 · 2452/01
    Source:Meet with other professionals and clients at an early stage to agree on the project brief.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (917 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: An early briefing meeting is where client trust and shared understanding are built.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Supervising engineering or CAD technicians in their tasks

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles CAD technicians and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 75 · 2452/01
    Source:Supervise engineering or CAD technicians in their tasks.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (620 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Checking and guiding technicians' drawing work depends on an experienced person coaching them directly.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Presenting at planning committees to discuss development proposals

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles planning committees and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 75 · 2452/02
    Source:Present at planning committees to discuss development proposals.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (917 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Committee members question a named person in the room, and that credibility cannot be handed to software.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Providing leadership in the promotion of the sensitive and sustainable development and use of landscapes

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles leadership and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 75 · 2452/03
    Source:Provide leadership in the promotion of the sensitive and sustainable development and use of landscapes, places and infrastructure to a wide range of stakeholders.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (917 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Persuading stakeholders to back a long-term vision for a place depends on standing behind it personally.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Managing relationships with the public

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles relationships and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 70 · 2452/03
    Source:Manage relationships with the public, professionals, and key stakeholders.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (620 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Managing stakeholder relationships depends on trust built with particular people over time.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Negotiating with stakeholders using communication skills and empathy to influence decisions on space planning

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles stakeholders and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 70 · 2452/03
    Source:Negotiate with stakeholders using communication skills and empathy to influence decisions on space planning.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (620 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Negotiating a way through depends on reading the room and being trusted by the people at the table.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Inspecting completed work to ensure conformance

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: completed work, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 80 · 2452/01
    Source:Inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications, standards, and contract requirements.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 10 out of 100 (614 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.

    The rating behind it: Checking finished work against the contract means going and looking at it.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Duplicating drawings and documents

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: drawings, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 50 · 2452/01
    Source:Duplicate drawings and documents using blueprinting, photography, or other methods.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 10 out of 100 (614 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.

    The rating behind it: Copying drawings by blueprinting or photography means feeding paper through equipment.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Survey land and buildings to analyse their current

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: land, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 80 · 2452/03
    Source:Survey land and buildings to analyse their current use.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 10 out of 100 (614 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.

    The rating behind it: Assessing current land and building use starts with visiting and observing what is actually there.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Conducting field investigations and surveys to analyse factors affecting land

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: field investigations, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 80 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Conduct field investigations and surveys to analyse factors affecting land use.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 9 out of 100 (216 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.

    The rating behind it: Field investigations mean walking the site and recording what is actually there.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

  • Working as part of a large and multiskilled team

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: part of a large, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 75 · 2452/03
    Source:Work as part of a large and multiskilled team, including architects, local councils, building contractors, material suppliers and local communities.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 9 out of 100 (216 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Working inside a large mixed team is about people cooperating on a real project.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Mediating disputes to achieve resolution in urban planning

    staying human

    The value here is that a specific person handles disputes and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.

    importance 60 · 2452/03
    Source:Mediate disputes to achieve resolution in urban planning.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 9 out of 100 (513 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Mediating a dispute works only if both sides trust the person in the middle.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 4/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Facilitating expression of opinions by disadvantaged groups on planning issues

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: expression of opinions, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 70 · 2452/02
    Source:Facilitate expression of opinions by disadvantaged groups on planning issues.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (115 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Helping seldom-heard groups speak up depends on trust built with those communities in person.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Supervising field surveys and inspections for construction drawing revisions

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: field surveys, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 70 · 2452/01
    Source:Supervise field surveys and inspections for construction drawing revisions.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 7 out of 100 (311 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.

    The rating behind it: Supervising field surveys means being outdoors with the team while the measurements are taken.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Serving as an expert witness at public inquiries and planning appeals

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: an expert witness, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 70 · 2452/02
    Source:Serve as an expert witness at public inquiries and planning appeals.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 7 out of 100 (014 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; someone qualified has to answer for it; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Evidence at an inquiry must be given personally by a named expert who can be questioned and held to it.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 3/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Ensuring builder compliance with design specifications on construction sites as a representative of architects or engineers

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: builder compliance, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 80 · 2452/01
    Source:Ensure builder compliance with design specifications on construction sites as a representative of architects or engineers.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (210 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.

    The rating behind it: Checking that a builder is following the drawings means walking the site and seeing the work.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Managing accessible spaces sensitively for the benefit of nature and public

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: accessible spaces, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 70 · 2452/03
    Source:Manage accessible spaces sensitively for the benefit of nature and public use.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (013 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.

    The rating behind it: Looking after a public space day to day means being there and managing what happens on the ground.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Engaging with the public and local communities

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: the public, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 80 · 2452/02, 2452/03
    Source:Engage with the public and local communities.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 4 out of 100 (08 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Community engagement works through people turning up and being known locally.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Developing excellent relationships with people - both colleagues and wider groups

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: excellent relationships, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 70 · 2452/03
    Source:Develop excellent relationships with people - both colleagues and wider groups such as planners, architects, politicians and local communities.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 3 out of 100 (07 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.

    The rating behind it: Strong working relationships are built between people; nothing else produces them.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 4/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

  • Visiting construction sites to gather measurements

    staying human

    This work happens in the physical world: construction sites, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.

    importance 75 · 2452/01
    Source:Visit construction sites to gather measurements as necessary.” (UK task statement)
    How this row was scored

    Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (04 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.

    Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.

    The rating behind it: Taking measurements on a construction site requires someone physically there with the equipment.

    The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

What this job pays, and how many people do it

Median pay
£36,500a year, before tax, the middle of the range, so half earn more and half earn less.ashe-t14, 2025 · ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
How we know this

Source: ashe-t14

Reference period: ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)

Rounding: Shown to the nearest £100. The exact published figure is in the downloadable dataset. We do not render pounds the survey cannot support.

People doing this job
51,700in the UK, 2026.nomis-aps · Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period)This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.

What is deliberately not here: a forecast of how many of these jobs exist in ten years. Where an official projection exists for a market we publish it with its vintage; where it does not, we leave the space empty rather than borrow the other country’s number.

Why this is shifting

The reason is boringly specific. Most of what is shifting here is reading one thing and writing another: the feasibility of plans in, a record out. The rows above are exactly that shape: developing plans to meet sustainability targets and evaluating the feasibility of plans. What it cannot do is be there in the room, and that is still where the public gets done. Which is why this page talks about your tasks changing, not your job ending.

Your move

Over a pint: what I’d tell you if you were my friend

Your week is splitting in two, and which half fills it is the whole question. Developing plans to meet sustainability targets is going; engaging with the public and local communities is not.

So, given all that: 37% of this job's task weight sits in rows the software is already learning, 25% in rows that change shape rather than disappear, and 38% in rows it is nowhere near. That is the position, measured across 145 scored tasks. It is not a forecast about you.

The occupation is an average and you are not, so the first job below is finding out where your own week actually sits.

This week: one thing

Print the task ledger above and put your own hours next to each row. Roughly, in pen, in one sitting. Then look at which group your hours actually pile up in. Twenty minutes, this week.

What you end up holding
your own week, on one page, sorted into what is shifting and what is not
How long it takes
about twenty minutes

If printing it isn’t practical: Read the rows off this page and write the same list on the back of an envelope. Same twenty minutes, same page, and it works just as well said out loud to someone who knows the job. The point is your hours next to the rows, not the paper it is on.

Over the next 90 days

Volunteer toward the durable end, visibly. Over the next ninety days put your hand up for the work in the bottom group (engaging with the public and local communities) and let people see you doing it. Not a new project: the same job, with your mix deliberately tilted. The point is that when the rota or the reorganisation comes, the version of you people picture is the one doing the part that stays.

Over the next 12 months

Claim a specialism at the durable end and let the other end go. Over a year, deliberately become the person who handles engaging with the public and local communities, and deliberately stop being the first choice for the rows in the top group. That trade costs something, because the exposed work is often the comfortable work. Decide it on purpose rather than by drift. Before you pay for anything, spend an hour with National Careers Service. It is free and government-funded, and it is listed below with the rest of the free routes.

The roads out of here, and why I am not sending you down them

I looked at the obvious moves out of this job, and here is what I found.

I checked the 12 nearest UK occupations to chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants (nearest by the work that AI is not taking, not by job title), and none of them survived. The closest was CAD, drawing and architectural technicians: only about 9% of its durable work is work you already do. Your own job splits about 37/63: that share of the list sits in the top exposure band and the rest does not. On this evidence the honest move is inside the job rather than out of it. Become the person who owns “advise clients on the construction team, building materials and processes to use”, and let the exposed end go.

How that was checked: this job was compared against all 412 UK occupations in this release on their official task statements, and the 12 nearest were examined one by one. A move that turns on an industry, an employer or a qualification rather than on the work itself will not show up in a check like that. And this release carries no licence register, so anything you are weighing needs that looked up separately.

3 moves I checked and rejected

These are the obvious-looking jumps. They are here with their reasons rather than quietly dropped, because the ones that fail are worth knowing about. It is one less thing to turn over at night.

  • CAD, drawing and architectural technicians

    Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “ensure builder compliance with design specifications on construction sites as a representative of architects or engineers”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 8% of the work in that job the software is not taking.

    Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 8% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step.

    Look at that job’s page anyway →

  • Architects

    Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “create detailed final hand drawings and specifications”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 6% of the work in that job the software is not taking.

    Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 6% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step.

    Look at that job’s page anyway →

  • Construction project managers and related professionals

    Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “negotiate with developers for project execution”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 5% of the work in that job the software is not taking.

    Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 5% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step.

    Look at that job’s page anyway →

What I’d stop worrying about

A friend tells you what not to spend fear on. This is that list.

  • The headline number you read somewhere

    The big “X% of jobs” figures are about the whole economy, not about you. The number that describes your job is on this page: 37% of its task weight, across 145 scored tasks. Every row behind it is printed above with the source. Check ours; ignore theirs.

  • The whole-job doom story

    Nothing on this page says this job ends. It says the mix inside it moves. Half the rows above are unchanged or changing shape, and the plan is about which half your week sits in. That is a very different problem, and a solvable one.

  • Panic-buying a course

    Do the twenty-minute sorting exercise first. Most people who buy a course before they have done it buy the wrong one, and the free services listed below will tell you the same thing without charging for it.

  • The “obvious” next job everyone suggests

    I checked the obvious moves and most of them did not survive. The reasons are printed with the routes above, including the pay and the gate. A move that fails on the numbers is worth knowing about so you can stop turning it over at night.

If you run a team doing this job

If you run a team doing this job, the conversation you owe them is the one on this page, and sooner than feels comfortable. Show them the ledger rather than a reassurance: the rows moving toward the software are developing plans to meet sustainability targets, and the rows that are not are where you want your people visible. Ask each of them to do the this-week move and bring the list to your next one-to-one. It turns a rumour into a piece of work, and it tells you which parts of your team's week are actually at stake. And say the thing out loud that a team lead usually leaves unsaid: a shrinking team is your exposure too, so do the move yourself as well.

You are reading the United Kingdom figures

The United States splits this work across more than one official group, of which Urban and Regional Planners is the closest. The pay and employment figures are not directly comparable, and we do not average them together.

Switch to the United States page →partial match

In US official statistics this job is counted as Urban and Regional Planners. Pay and employment stay on this page’s own group; the task list and the scores do not cross over.

Your route through this

Where to go next, and what it costs

Free, and complete

The moves above cost nothing. These are the real services that go with them: public, government-funded, and free at the point of use. Nothing on this page is behind an email address or a payment.

No Space for this job, but one for what is happening to it

Nothing Collab365 runs is built for chartered architectural technologists / planning officers / consultants, and we are not going to point you at the nearest one and call it a fit.

There is one that is not about a job title at all. The AI Authority is about being the person who directs these tools at work rather than the person they get compared to. That is worth saying here, because 37% of the work on this page is already inside what they can do.

Try The AI Authority free

7 days free, no card needed. Explore up to 2 Spaces before you choose a plan: you pick a plan later, not now.

The AI Authority is a general community about working with AI, not a course for chartered architectural technologists / planning officers / consultants. You do not need it to act on anything here: the moves above cost nothing and stand on their own. The data on this page is the same either way.

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Questions people ask about this job

Will AI replace Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants?
Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 145 official task statements scored for Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants (United Kingdom, SOC 2452), 37% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 48 out of 100 (range 42–55, band: partial). That is a statement about tasks, not about headcount: this measures what AI could do, not whether any employer adopts it, whether the law allows it, or whether doing the routine parts faster creates more demand for the human parts. Figures are from release 2026-q4.1.
Which tasks in “Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants” can AI already do?
The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Analyse test results against design specifications and objectives” (93/100, very high); “Record calculated figures on architectural materials lists for project documentation” (93/100, very high); “Assign identification numbers to architectural materials for tracking” (93/100, very high). Each score comes from five published 0–4 ratings turned into a number by a published formula, and each carries the model's one-sentence reason on the page.
Which tasks in “Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants” stay human?
About 38% of this job's task weight sits in work that scores low for AI exposure. The lowest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Visit construction sites to gather measurements as necessary” (0/100, minimal); “Develop excellent relationships with people - both colleagues and wider groups such as planners, architects, politicians and local communities” (3/100, minimal); “Engage with the public and local communities” (4/100, minimal). Low scores usually mean the task needs a body in a room, a legally accountable human, or trust built in real time. Those are the three things the scoring rubric treats as gates rather than obstacles.
What should someone working in “Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants” do about AI?
Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 37% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 38% is not. The practical move is to spend more of your week on the tasks that score low, the ones above, and to get fluent at directing AI through the tasks that score high, because those are the parts that change whether or not you are ready for them. This page does not predict your job, and nothing here is career advice tailored to you: the score describes the occupation, not the person.
How is the AI exposure score for Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants calculated?
Each official task statement for the occupation is rated on five published 0–4 dimensions (output replicability, physical embodiment, licensed accountability, real-time human trust, and data availability) by claude-opus-5 using scoring prompt task_scoring_v1.0. The model never writes the score; a published formula turns the five ratings into a 0–100 number, so every score can be recomputed by hand. The occupation figure is the importance-weighted mean across 145 scored tasks. The prompt, the rubric, the formula and the full dataset are published at https://futureproof.collab365.com/method and https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1 under CC BY 4.0.

Where these numbers come from

About the data on this page

  • Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
  • This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.
  • 2 rows are marked low confidence, so treat them as a ballpark rather than a fine measurement.
  • The match between this job and its counterpart in the other country is partial, so the two pages count slightly different groups of people.
  • 42 of this occupation's scored task statements carry a score that was measured under a different occupation's context, because the statement is shared between jobs and has only been scored once so far. Each one names the occupation it was measured under in the free routes below; none is presented as a measurement for this job.
  • Task clusters are not derived in this release, so the task-cluster field is empty and no Collab365 Space routing is attached to this occupation yet.
Task statements
gaisi-indexProcessing: catalogue-bridge → ssc-relatedness-weighting → task-scoring → score-aggregation
Task weights
gaisi-index (relatedness)
Scores
Rubric task_scoring_v1.0, model claude-opus-5, computed 2026-08-05.
Pay and employment
ashe-t14 (ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025))nomis-aps (Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period))

Figures on this page come from release 2026-q4.1, published 2026-08-05. Every release keeps its own permanent address, so a figure you cite in March is still there, unchanged, in November.

The plain-English wording on this page is assembled directly from the task statements and the published ratings, not written by hand for this occupation. That is why it is specific, and it is also why we say so.

The routes and free resources further up are today’s, not the release’s (last reviewed 2026-08-05). A route is an offer, not a historical fact, so it moves on its own clock.

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Collab365 (2026). Collab365 Futureproof: task-level AI exposure for US and UK occupations, release 2026-q4.1 (methodVersion 2.0.0, promptVersion task_scoring_v1.0). https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Built with O*NET data (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0); ONS data (Open Government Licence v3.0); GAISI task framework (arXiv:2507.22748, MIT); BLS data (public domain).

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@misc{collab365futureproof2026q41,
  title        = {Collab365 Futureproof: task-level AI exposure for US and UK occupations, release 2026-q4.1},
  author       = {{Collab365}},
  year         = {2026},
  url          = {https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1},
  note         = {Release 2026-q4.1, methodVersion 2.0.0, promptVersion task_scoring_v1.0, CC BY 4.0}
}

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