Rarely adequate — brief evolves substantially during design
Please select an option
Section 3 of 9
Where Pressure Is Happening
Rate the level of pressure you are currently experiencing in each area.
Q10Rate current pressure on each area:
Area
Low
Medium
High
Please rate all areas
Section 4 of 9
Design Stage & Specification
Core section — questions vary by discipline. Only those relevant to you are shown.
Q11At what stage are most product / system decisions effectively locked in?
Concept design
Developed design
Technical / detailed design
Tender stage
During construction
Please select an option
Architects & Engineers
Q12What most influences product / system selection? Select top 3
Influence factor
Rank 1–3
Please rank at least your top choice
Quantity Surveyors
Q12At what stage do you typically first engage on cost planning?
Concept / inception stage
Schematic / developed design
Technical design
Pre-tender
Post-tender only
Please select an option
Quantity Surveyors
Q13How often does the initial concept cost estimate prove accurate at tender?
Almost always within 10%
Usually within 10–20%
Frequently 20–30% out
Regularly more than 30% out
Please select an option
Quantity Surveyors
Q14What most influences your recommended product / specification decisions? Select top 3
Factor
Rank 1–3
Please rank your top choices
Developers & Project Managers
Q12At what stage do you typically appoint your professional team?
Before concept design
At concept stage
Once funding is confirmed
At developed design stage
Please select an option
Developers & Project Managers
Q13What most influences your contractor selection decisions? Select top 3
Factor
Rank 1–3
Please rank your top choices
Section 5 of 9
Fee Pressure & Scope Creep
For Quantity Surveyors and Consulting Engineers. If this does not apply to you, click Next to continue.
This section is for Quantity Surveyors and Consulting Engineers. It does not apply to your discipline — click Next to continue to the next section.
QS & Engineers
Q14How frequently does project scope expand without fee adjustment?
Very frequently — almost every project
Often — more than half of projects
Occasionally
Rarely
QS & Engineers
Q15Most common cause of uncompensated scope expansion?
Choose up to 2
Client changes post-appointment
Design development beyond brief
Coordination issues requiring rework
Incomplete or changing brief at appointment
Value engineering iterations
Contractor queries and RFIs
QS & Engineers
Q16Are you typically able to recover fees for scope additions?
Yes — routinely
Sometimes — depends on client
Rarely
Almost never
Section 6 of 9
Procurement Strategy
For Property Developers and Project Managers. If this does not apply, click Next.
This section is for Developers and Project Managers. It does not apply to your discipline — click Next to continue.
Developers & Project Managers
Q17Which procurement route do you most commonly use?
Traditional (design then tender)
Design-and-build
Construction management
Negotiated contract with preferred contractor
EPC / Turnkey
Developers & Project Managers
Q18Where do projects most commonly run into trouble during procurement?
Choose up to 2
Tender prices exceeding budget
Too few competitive tenderers
Contractor capacity constraints
Incomplete documentation at tender
Subcontractor pricing volatility
Programme not achievable at tender sum
Developers & Project Managers
Q19How often do you engage a QS or cost manager from concept stage?
Always
Usually
Sometimes — depends on project scale
Rarely — typically only at tender stage
Section 7 of 9
Information Flow Into Design
How you find and receive product and technical information. Applies to all disciplines.
Q20Where do you most often get product / supplier information?
Select top 3
Supplier representatives
Technical documentation / product specs
BIM libraries
Peer recommendations
Contractor input
Online research
CPD / industry presentations
Previous project experience
Please select at least one option
Q21At what stage do product suppliers typically engage with your team?
Concept stage
Developed / schematic design
Technical design
Tender stage
Mostly only after tender
Please select an option
Q22Earlier supplier engagement in the design process would:
Improve design certainty significantly
Improve it slightly
Make no meaningful difference
Sometimes complicate or bias decisions
Please select an option
Q22bWhich of these would most improve your design or project process?
Select your top 2
Better technical specifications from suppliers
Early design support from manufacturers
Cost certainty data at design stage
Case studies from comparable local projects
BIM-ready system and product information
Independent performance testing / certification data
Section 8 of 9
Delivery Reality
How projects are actually performing on site. Applies to all disciplines.
Q23How often do your projects experience significant budget pressure after design completion?
Almost all projects
Most projects
About half
Few projects
Almost none
Please select an option
Q24Where do projects most commonly struggle during delivery?
Choose up to 2
Cost overruns
Trade coordination
Material substitutions
Programme slippage
Contractor capability
Client changes post-tender
Please select at least one option
Section 9 of 9 — Final
Technology, AI & Your Report
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Q25Have you experimented with AI tools in your work? Optional
Yes — regularly
Occasionally
Aware but not yet using
Not using
Q26Where do you see most AI potential in your discipline? Optional — choose up to 2
Product / supplier research
Specification writing
Cost estimation and benchmarking
Document coordination and management
Design generation / optimisation
Programme planning and monitoring
Risk identification
Not sure yet
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