SPAB technical information survey Question Title * 1. Have you used the SPAB for technical information in the past? Yes No Don't know OK Question Title * 2. What is your occupation? Archaeologist Architect Architectural historian Building contractor/craftsperson Building conservator Building surveyor Conservation or planning officer Conservation plans, heritage statements & policy Facilities manager Fund raiser/grant advisor Insurance broker Legal advisor Mortgage broker Owner PCC/amenity society/trust Project manager Services (M&E) engineer Structural or civil engineer Student Supplier of building materials Tax and VAT Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 3. If you have used the SPAB for technical information, was it relating to: Your own home A work project Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 4. If you have not used the SPAB for technical information in the past, why not? Unaware that the SPAB offers technical information The information is not easily accessible The information is not up to date I have not needed technical information The SPAB doesn’t cover topics that are relevant to me Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 5. What SPAB technical information have you accessed? Select all that apply Technical advice line The SPAB Knowledge Base online Research reports online Technical pamphlets or information sheets SPAB books, such as the Old House Handbook None of the above OK Question Title * 6. In what format would you prefer your technical information? Select all that apply Online – articles Online – video Printed pamphlets In depth downloadable/printable documents A mixture of different online formats – video, online articles, and in depth downloadable documents OK Question Title * 7. Where else do you get your technical information from? Historic England Historic Environment Scotland Cadw Local conservation officer/planning authority Listed Property Owners' Club Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 8. If you do access our technical information online or offline via our pamphlets and guides, do you think the SPAB covers a good range of topics? Yes No I do not use the SPAB for technical information Don’t know OK Question Title * 9. If you have accessed our technical information online or offline, did you find it informative? Yes No I do not use the SPAB for technical information OK Question Title * 10. What technical topics would you like the SPAB to cover? OK Question Title * 11. What topics would you like the SPAB to cover in more depth? OK Question Title * 12. What issues and topics do you feel are not adequately covered by any providers at the moment? OK Question Title * 13. If you are a member of the SPAB and receive the quarterly magazine, do you think it contains the right amount of technical material? Too little Too much Not applicable OK Question Title * 14. Do you find the ‘Technical Notes’ section in the SPAB Magazine informative? Yes No Not applicable/ do not receive the SPAB Magazine OK Question Title * 15. How could we improve the technical advice in the SPAB Magazine? OK Question Title * 16. Do you feel there is a need for video content to illustrate certain techniques? Yes No Don’t know OK Question Title * 17. Would it be helpful if video content was accompanied by a more in-depth article on a topic? Yes No Don’t know OK Question Title * 18. Would you like to see step-by-step instructions for simpler work so you could carry out repairs and maintenance yourself? Yes No Don’t know OK Question Title * 19. Would it be interesting to see videos on more advanced techniques that don't have a step-by-step element? Yes No Don’t know OK Question Title * 20. Would videos made in conjunction with other organisations be appealing? Yes No Don’t know OK DONE
