Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
14 tasks analyzed
Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.
Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels. | - | - | - |
| Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick. | - | - | - |
| Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface. | - | - | - |
| Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses. | - | - | - |
| Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$60,800
per year
Mean Wage
$65,390
per year
Employment
54K
workers
Wage Range
$41,330 - $95,560
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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