Tag: survey
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9 in 10 Construction Pros Face Costly Delays: Sherwin-Williams Survey
The new Sherwin-Williams research report, Construction Insights, reveals the most pressing challenges facing leaders in advanced manufacturing construction, including widespread project delays, budget pressures and jobsite safety concerns. Surveying 194 general contractors, architects, engineers and designers working on projects exceeding $30 million. The research underscores the industry’s biggest pain points and highlights opportunities for safer,…
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How to negotiate a house price reduction after a survey — the best strategies
A building survey is a crucial part of the housebuying process, and it’s something you‘ll organise after your offer is accepted. But if a survey reveals concerns that are going to be costly to put right, you may want to negotiate a house price reduction rather than walk away. The offer you made when buying…
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Third of young would consider construction career, CIOB survey shows
However, CIOB said, if construction roles such as site managers, skilled trades, designers, architects and surveyors are excluded from careers advice provided in schools, young people will not take up construction apprenticeships and the skills gap will persist. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Take part in CIOB’s mental health survey
CIOB is seeking insights from construction professionals on mental health and how organisations are addressing it. The survey is anonymous and only takes a few minutes to complete: https://brnw.ch/21wP7FB This research updates the Institute’s 2020 report on mental health in construction, available at: https://brnw.ch/21wP7FA The post Take part in CIOB’s mental health survey appeared first…
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Mould and damp now at five-year high in England’s homes, survey reveals
The latest findings from the English Housing Survey have raised significant concerns over deteriorating housing conditions, with a marked rise in dangerous damp and mould levels. Despite improvements in energy efficiency, the report highlights that an increasing number of residents are living in unhealthy environments, sparking calls for urgent government action. Damp and mould at…
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Why buying a house without a survey isn’t a good idea
Homebuying without a survey could be an appealing idea. It would save money in a process where the costs that come on top of the purchase price of the home itself mount up. And it’s not just the fee for a survey when you’re buying a house that can make you think twice. With housebuying…
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Exploring Architects’ Perspectives on AI: A Survey of Fears and Hopes
RIBA, the Royal Institute of British Architects, ran a survey in late 2023 with 500 respondents on the impact of AI on their profession. The study also explored the near-term outlook for AI adoption and use. The results reveal divided opinions among architects. A popular view is that AI threatens the profession, even though a…
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AEC Industry Outlook Survey for 2022
We surveyed more than 500 architecture, engineering, and construction professionals looking for their thoughts on the future of the AEC industry in 2022. We discovered that AEC firms are on the hunt for new opportunities in 2022, but still reeling from lessons learned in 2021. This article delves into the 2022 AEC Industry Outlook Survey,…