Most construction occupations have low or moderate exposure to artificial intelligence, according to a National Association of Home Builders analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Of 47 construction-related occupations, 45 (about 96%) fell into the “low” or “moderate” categories, two were ranked “high”, and none were rated “very high”.
The low-exposure group includes hands-on trades such as carpenters, construction laborers and roofers. Only construction managers and inspectors were rated high, reflecting the larger share of planning, scheduling, documentation and compliance work in those roles.
AI use among wood flooring contractors is limited as well. In the 2026 Wood Floor Business Contractor Survey, 71% of respondents said they don’t use AI for their business. The 29% who said they do use it for tasks such as cost comparison, building out estimates, digital marketing, measuring clients’ spaces and client communications.
Read the full NAHB report here. See the 2026 WFB Contractor Survey results here.
