NFB Groundworking and Civils Group - Priorities for 2022 Survey

The National Federation of Builders is launching a new sectoral group for 'Groundworking and Civils' recognising the large number of NFB members who offer groundworking and civil engineering services. This group is mainly intended for members who undertake this work in a subcontracting role. This short survey seeks your views as to what you believe the group should focus on this year - what the policy priorities are, the key challenges facing your business, the issues on the horizon and the useful things that the NFB can do to help support members offering groundworking and civil engineering services. It should take less than 5 minutes to complete. This survey is currently for NFB members only and you will be asked to verify your company name.

If you have any questions, please email policy@builders.org.uk

1.What do you think are the top three issues specifically facing groundworkers and civil engineers that you would like the group to tackle?

Issue 1:

Issue 2:

Issue 3:

2.What services do you think the group should offer members?

Other (please specify any other ideas/things you'd like to see)

3.Why do you think it is important that groundworking and civils is a specific group, what are the key differences you'd like to see the group work on, compared to the NFB as a whole?

4.How many meetings a year do you think is reasonable? (for you/your organisation to take part in)

2-3 times a year

3-5 times a year

More than 5 times a year

5.Would you like the group to meet online, in person or a blend of both?

Online only

In person only

Blend of online and in person meetings

6.As a company working in groundworking and civil engineering, which of the following affect your business? (tick all that apply)

Late payment

Red diesel rebate removal impacting cost

Delays caused by local authorities

Significant rising material costs

Lack of low carbon alternatives (plant, materials)

Skills shortages (specific to groundworker or civils roles)

Onerous contracts

Delays/difficulties caused by utilities companies

Other (please specify any other issues you haven't already raised)

7.What do you believe is the biggest concern to your business in the longer term? (strategic issues)

8.Please use this box to add any further comments about what you'd like to see the group providing for your company.

9.Please confirm your company name, so that we can verify your NFB membership.(Required.)

Name

Company

Thank you for taking the time to help shape the NFB's services - we're committed to making the Groundworking and Civils group a key part of the NFB family and delivering on the priorities that matter to you. We look forward to welcoming you to the group's first meeting in due course. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your account manager or policy@builders.org.uk Your answers will be confidential, used only by the NFB to help shape the group's priorities and the information you provided is stored and used in line with our privacy policy available at www.builders.org.uk