ISCO-08 7125
Glaziers
12.4%
ADI · 341st of 433 · 95% interval 0.0–25.5
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 12.4% of the task time of glaziers, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full12.4%
341st of 433 · interval 0.0–25.5
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time13.0%
380th of 433 · interval 6.8–20.1
Evidence27
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.4 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 77.2%L1Augmentation · 10.4%L2Partial delegation · 12.4%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
27 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.Glaziers | 5.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.Glaziers | 4.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.Glaziers | 4.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Cut, fit, install, repair, or replace glass or glass substitutes, such as plastic or aluminum, in building interiors or exteriors or in furniture or other products.Glaziers | 4.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install pre-assembled metal or wood frameworks for windows or doors to be fitted with glass panels, using hand tools.Glaziers | 4.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Drive trucks to installation sites and unload mirrors, glass equipment, or tools.Glaziers | 4.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Load and arrange glass or mirrors onto delivery trucks, using suction cups or cranes to lift glass.Glaziers | 4.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Pack spaces between moldings and glass with glazing compounds and trim excess material with glazing knives.Glaziers | 4.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Set glass doors into frames and bolt metal hinges, handles, locks, or other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.Glaziers | 4.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Cut and attach mounting strips, metal or wood moldings, rubber gaskets, or metal clips to surfaces in preparation for mirror installation.Glaziers | 3.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Measure mirrors and dimensions of areas to be covered to determine work procedures.Glaziers | 3.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 42 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Confer with customers to determine project requirements or to provide cost estimates.Glaziers · supplemental task | 3.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select the type or color of glass or mirror according to specifications.Glaziers · supplemental task | 3.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 25 min | Accountability |
| Cut and remove broken glass prior to installing replacement glass.Glaziers | 3.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Grind or polish glass, smoothing edges when necessary.Glaziers | 3.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence |
Show the other 12 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score glass with cutters' wheels, breaking off excess glass by hand or with notched tools.Glaziers | 3.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 5 min | Physical presence |
| Fasten glass panes into wood sashes or frames with clips, points, or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.Glaziers | 3.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Measure and mark outlines or patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.Glaziers | 3.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Secure mirrors in position, using mastic cement, putty, bolts, or screws.Glaziers | 3.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Prepare glass for cutting by resting it on rack edges or against cutting tables and brushing thin layer of oil along cutting lines or dipping cutting tools in oil.Glaziers | 3.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 4 min | Physical presence |
| Operate cranes or hoists with suction cups to lift large, heavy pieces of glass.Glaziers | 3.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Cut, assemble, fit, or attach metal-framed glass enclosures for showers, bathtubs, display cases, skylights, solariums, or other structures.Glaziers | 3.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assemble, erect, or dismantle scaffolds, rigging, or hoisting equipment.Glaziers | 2.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Move furniture to clear work sites and cover floors or furnishings with drop cloths.Glaziers | 2.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 28 min | Physical presence |
| Measure, cut, fit, and press anti-glare adhesive film to glass or spray glass with tinting solution to prevent light glare.Glaziers · supplemental task | 2.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Assemble and cement sections of stained glass together.Glaziers · supplemental task | 2.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.8 h | Physical presence |
| Create patterns on glass by etching, sandblasting, or painting designs.Glaziers · supplemental task | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.3 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 | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 12.4% | 21 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.091 | 18 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.389 | 7 | |
| 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 | |
| Carpenters and joiners 7115 | 21.9 | |
| Insulation workers 7124 | 20.6 | |
| Building frame and related trades workers not elsewhere classified 7119 | 16.1 | |
| 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: glaziers (12.4%).
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: Glaziers (ISCO-08 7125), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7125
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: Glaziers (ISCO-08 7125)}
}Machine-readable
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