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  5. Backup v2Pre Pilot Barriers to Productivity in the

Backup v2Pre Pilot Barriers to Productivity in the

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Thank you for taking the time to participate in our survey identifying barriers to productivity in the engineering construction industry. The survey will help identify the most important barriers to productivity that we as an industry need to focus on immediately in order to improve the competitiveness of our industry. A follow on from this will be the set up of working groups that will focus on the areas that are identified from responses.

It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Dr Georgette Banham via the ECIA for more information on the survey and next steps at [email protected]

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 
1. STATUS OF ORGANISATION
* Which best describes your status?
 
Major Contractor
 
Major Employer
 
Employment Business
 
Union
 
Client
 
Other ECI Stakeholder
 
 
2. INDIRECT FACTORS
2.1 New Build
2.1.1 Pre - Construction
* Please rank (1 [top priority] to 12 [lowest priority]) the following in order of main barriers to productivity for the pre-construction phase (i.e from project inception through to site set up):
Contracting strategy e.g unsuitable risk allocation, late involvement of sub contractors
Industrial relations strategy e.g recruitment, confidence in management, trust, cultural awareness, support
Contract management e.g understanding of conditions, unclear roles and responsibilities
Risk management e.g failing to report risks at appropriate times
Project planning e.g resources, compressed time schedules, late involvement
Project organisation e.g no project induction, collaboration and communication issues, teams not integrated
Temporary works planning e.g unsuitable layout, insufficient space, planning/ preparation
Structured project management methods
Construction philosophy e.g restricted access / use of construction knowledge, unable to maximise off site working (including pre-fabrication and modularisation)
Change environment e.g late changes to design
Procurement strategy e.g quality issues, lack of end to end responsibility, late involvement
Definition in scope e.g definition and clear scope boundaries, information constraints
 
 
2.1.2 Construction
* Please rank (1 [top priority] to 9 [lowest priority]) the following in order of main barriers to productivity in the construction phase i.e initial site set up to project completion:
Work area control e.g stacking up of trades, maintaining accurate and achievable construction programme
Engineering e.g late changes to design on site
Shared goals e.g team building and project orientation
Risk management at project and site team level e.g failing to report risks at appropriate times
Increased scope of works
Conflict between engineering, construction & project management
Workforce disengagement
Lack of structured construction management methods
Limited time for project reflection / preparation of close out reports e.g lack of knowledge management
 
 
2.1.3 Best Practice Guidelines
Please indicate if the Best Practice Guidelines or some other guideline was used on your most recent project.
 
ACTIVE Workbook used
 
CII
 
Major Projects Association
 
Other Guideline (please state)
 
 
 
2.2 Repair and Maintenance
* Please rank (1 [top priority] to 11 [lowest priority]) the following in order of main barriers to productivity during repair and maintenance works:
Contracting strategy e.g unsuitable risk allocation
Industrial relations strategy
Risk management
Accuracy of documentation e.g Asbuilt drawings availability
Project planning
Structured project management
Obtaining authorisation to work
Quality of materials / replacement parts
Increased scope
Shared goals e.g team building and project orientation
Limited time for project reflection / preparation of close out reports e.g lack of knowledge management
 
 
 
Are there any other areas that you feel should be added?
   
 
 
3. DIRECT FACTORS
3.1 Your Recent Experiences
Using these areas please indicate your views on importance and satisfaction of these areas in your most recent experiences.
 
 
 
ImportanceSatisfaction
Not ImportantVery Important
Not SatisfiedVery Satisfied
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* Planning & preparation of tasks (e.g availability of tools & equipment, provision of appropriate access)
* Competency of workforce (e.g suitable training & consistent quality of output)
* Consistent application of NAECI by contractors
* Incentivisation (e.g effective use of bonuses)
* Supervision (leadership skills and technical proficiency)
* Workforce Utilisation(e.g appropriate manning levels maintained and overtime effectively managed)
 
 
 
Are there any other areas that you feel should be added?
   
 
 
 
What do you suggest to improve engineering construction productivity in the delivery of the projects that our industry undertakes?
   
 
 
5. INVOLVEMENT IN WORKING GROUPS
Would you be interested in providing input to a working group on best practice areas as identified by this survey? If you are then please enter your details below to indicate acceptance that the authors may contact you.
 
 
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ECIA Survey - Barriers to Productivity in the Engineering Construction Industry
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