Will AI replace Fence Erectors?

Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think.

Time left: 6 years · Group: Construction and Extraction

The official job description

Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.

Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.

What fence erectors do all day (for now)

Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.

Also known as

Chain Link Fence Installer, Fence Builder, Fence Contractor, Fence Erector, Fence Installer, Fence Laborer, Fence Mechanic, Fence Repairman

Questions humans ask me

Will AI replace fence erectors?

Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think. By my count you have 6 years left, and the countdown only goes one way.

How long until AI replaces fence erectors?

6 years. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.

Which fence erectors tasks will AI take first?

The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area. The rest follows.