NFB Groundworking and Civils Group - Priorities for 2022 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 Question Title * 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: Question Title * 2. What services do you think the group should offer members? Expert advice and guidance documents Webinars with specialist speakers Networking Forum Handbooks and reports Policy and lobbying key Government decision makers Working lunch/breakfast briefings etc. Mini-conference Other (please specify any other ideas/things you'd like to see) Question Title * 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? Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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) Question Title * 7. What do you believe is the biggest concern to your business in the longer term? (strategic issues) Question Title * 8. Please use this box to add any further comments about what you'd like to see the group providing for your company. Question Title * 9. Please confirm your company name, so that we can verify your NFB membership. 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 Done