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Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Extraction · SOC 47-4011
4.8% AI Exposure — Medium
$74,690
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
15,800
Proj. Annual Openings
146,720
Employment (OEWS 2025)
95/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure4.8%
AI Resiliency95/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure0.4%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Active Listening
3.Speaking
4.Reading Comprehension
5.Speaking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
Common titles: Building Code Administrator, Building Inspector, Building Official, Code Enforcement Officer, Code Inspector, Combination Building Inspector
Representative Tasks
- •Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
- •Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- •Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
- •Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.
- •Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Authorize construction activities.
- •Evaluate construction projects to determine compliance with external standards or regulations.
- •Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- •Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
- •Inspect plumbing systems or fixtures.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft Word · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotMicrosoft Project · hotOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management · hotAutomated permit system softwareEmail softwareInspection Depot Home Guide SystemMicrosoft ExchangeNew construction inspection form software
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.2%
Avg AI Exposure
12
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 4.8% | 0.4% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 76% Bright |
| Median Salary | $74,690 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 95/100 | N/A |