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Construction Manager Reader Survey
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1.
What do you like most about a career in construction management? (Select up to three options)
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Creating a building or asset that the community benefits from.
Working as part of a team.
Learning about new innovations, such as digital construction and low carbon technology.
Potential for a varied career, with opportunities for progression, including working abroad.
The reward package.
Job security.
Other (please specify)
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2.
What are the biggest challenges of a career in construction management? (Select up to three options)
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Delivering projects to the required quality.
Keeping up with new legislation and regulations.
Technical challenges of the design and construction process.
Carbon reduction requirements.
Adopting new BIM and digital technology.
Managing suppliers, including costs of materials and labour.
Finding the right skills among staff and suppliers.
Health and safety.
Mental health.
Other (please specify)
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3.
How do you get young people excited about a career in construction management? (Please select up to three)
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Demonstrate how young people can develop their careers in the sector.
Generate interest early through school and site visits.
Offer more internships and apprenticeships.
Foster a learning environment where more training is readily available.
Offer a supportive company culture.
By making the industry more inclusive.
By promoting the carbon reduction work the industry is doing.
Showcase the new technologies being used in construction.
Other (please specify)
4.
What type of articles do you most like to read in CM?
News
Project reports/technical
Opinion/reader letters
Careers/management advice
People profiles/CIOB Community
Digital/innovation stories
Other (please specify)
5.
What is your principal job function?
Architectural technologist
BIM / digital
Building control
Building surveyor
Business development / marketing
Designer / architect
Engineer
Estate manager
Estimator
General manager / director
Health, safety, environment, quality
Preconstruction
Project manager
Purchasing
Quantity surveyor
Site engineer
Site manager
Other (please specify)
None of the above
6.
Which type of organisation do you work for?
Main contractor
Client
Consultant
Architect
Specialist contractor
Other (please specify)
None of the above
7.
What is the size of the organisation you work for?
1-10 employees
11-50 employees
51-250 employees
251-500 employees
501+ employees
8.
What sectors do you work in mainly (select more than one if applicable)?
Housing (private)
Housing (social)
Education
Healthcare
Other public building
Offices
Retail and leisure
Highways
Rail
Utilities
Other (please specify)
9.
(For CIOB members only). Has membership made a difference to your career? Select more than one option if applicable.
It has made me stand out in the job marketplace
My skills and expertise have gained more recognition
I have earned more money as a result
It has helped my organisation win more business
I have gained more knowledge
I feel more connected to other professionals
No noticeable difference
Other (please specify)
10.
(For non CIOB members only). If you would like to learn more about CIOB membership, please enter your email address below.
11.
Please supply your email address to be entered into a draw for £100 worth of Amazon vouchers.
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