ISCO-08 7115
Carpenters and joiners
21.9%
ADI · 284th of 433 · 95% interval 7.0–40.4
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 21.9% of the task time of carpenters and joiners, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full21.9%
284th of 433 · interval 7.0–40.4
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time20.4%
312th of 433 · interval 12.2–30.4
Evidence29
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 10.0 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 62.4%L1Augmentation · 15.7%L2Partial delegation · 21.9%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
29 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.Carpenters | 5.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.Carpenters | 5.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.Carpenters | 5.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.Carpenters | 5.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.Carpenters | 4.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.Carpenters · supplemental task | 4.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.Carpenters | 4.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.Carpenters | 4.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.Carpenters · supplemental task | 3.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 5.5 h | Physical presence |
| Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.Carpenters | 3.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 52 min | Access to systems |
| Maintain job records and schedule work crew.Carpenters | 3.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.Carpenters · supplemental task | 3.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas, such as heating or electrical wiring work.Carpenters · supplemental task | 3.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.Carpenters | 3.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.Carpenters | 3.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 14 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.Carpenters | 3.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select and order lumber or other required materials.Carpenters · supplemental task | 3.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level.Carpenters | 3.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.Carpenters | 3.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.Carpenters · supplemental task | 2.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Work with or remove hazardous material.Carpenters · supplemental task | 2.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.Carpenters · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 42 min | Physical presence |
| Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.Carpenters | 2.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.Carpenters · supplemental task | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform minor plumbing, welding, or concrete mixing work.Carpenters · supplemental task | 2.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.Carpenters | 2.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 2.3 h | Physical presence |
| Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative paneling to ceilings or walls.Carpenters · supplemental task | 1.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 4.0 h | Physical presence |
| Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.Carpenters · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Build sleds from logs and timbers for use in hauling camp buildings and machinery through wooded areas.Carpenters · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 12 h | Physical presence |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 21.9% | 35 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.146 | 26 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.324 | 8 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 85 | 83 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0 | 4 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (71)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| House builders 7111 | 77.9 | |
| Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics 7127 | 25.4 | |
| Insulation workers 7124 | 20.6 | |
| Building frame and related trades workers not elsewhere classified 7119 | 16.1 | |
| Glaziers 7125 | 12.4 | |
| Plumbers and pipe fitters 7126 | 11.5 | |
| Painters and related workers 7131 | 11.4 | |
| Building structure cleaners 7133 | 7.5 | |
| Floor layers and tile setters 7122 | 6.4 | |
| Bricklayers and related workers 7112 | 5.2 | |
| Roofers 7121 | 5.1 | |
| Plasterers 7123 | 4.3 |
Dashed line: carpenters and joiners (21.9%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Carpenters and joiners (ISCO-08 7115), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7115
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Carpenters and joiners (ISCO-08 7115)}
}Machine-readable
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