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)

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)

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)

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)

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* 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)

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* 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

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* 6. Which type of organisation do you work for?

Main contractor

Client

Consultant

Architect

Specialist contractor

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 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

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 10. (For non CIOB members only). If you would like to learn more about CIOB membership, please enter your email address below.

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* 11. Please supply your email address to be entered into a draw for £100 worth of Amazon vouchers.

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