ISCO-08 7124
Insulation workers
20.6%
ADI · 295th of 433 · 95% interval 4.8–40.1
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 20.6% of the task time of insulation workers, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full20.6%
295th of 433 · interval 4.8–40.1
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time16.2%
346th of 433 · interval 7.0–27.8
Evidence19
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.5 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 79.4%L1Augmentation · 0.0%L2Partial delegation · 20.6%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
19 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 7.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, power saws, knives, or scissors.Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 6.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 6.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Fit, wrap, staple, or glue insulating materials to structures or surfaces, using hand tools or wires.Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 6.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select appropriate insulation, such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 6.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Cover and line structures with blown or rolled forms of materials to insulate against cold, heat, or moisture, using saws, knives, rasps, trowels, blowers, or other tools and implements.Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 5.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 3.5 h | Physical presence |
| Apply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures.Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 5.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use.Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 5.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Distribute insulating materials evenly into small spaces within floors, ceilings, or walls, using blowers and hose attachments, or cement mortars.Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 5.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.4 h | Physical presence |
| Move controls, buttons, or levers to start blowers and regulate flow of materials through nozzles.Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 5.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement, or asphalt mastic.Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 5.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Fill blower hoppers with insulating materials.Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 5.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 4.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 4.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 4.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 4 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read blueprints, and select appropriate insulation, based on space characteristics and the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 4.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 52 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 3.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 3.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Remove old insulation, such as asbestos, following safety procedures.Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 2.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
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 | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 20.6% | 32 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.044 | 7 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.444 | 6 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 44 | 34 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.025 | 18 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.022 | 50 |
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 | |
| Carpenters and joiners 7115 | 21.9 | |
| 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: insulation workers (20.6%).
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: Insulation workers (ISCO-08 7124), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7124
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: Insulation workers (ISCO-08 7124)}
}Machine-readable
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