Electrical Solutions reader survey Question Title 1. Which of these fields do you consider will offer the best growth opportunities for electrical contractors in Australia & New Zealand in the next 2-3 years? (select a maximum of FIVE) Construction (industrial/commercial) Construction (domestic) Data communications Energy-efficiency systems and refits Home automation HVAC Manufacturing Mining Safety and security Lighting NBN Solar & other renewable energy Telecommunications Television and radio devices Transport Other (please specify) Question Title 2. What are the main areas you currently manage or work with? (select a maximum of THREE) Building & home automation/integration/installation Data communications Data centres Electrical distribution Energy efficiency Renewable energy sources Lighting Safety equipment Supply protection Telecommunications Test & measurement Question Title 3. How many employees does your company have? 1 – 11 12 – 49 50 – 99 100 – 249 250 – 499 500 - 999 1000+ Question Title 4. What types of products will you/your business be purchasing in the next 6-12 months? (you may tick more than one item) Cables & connectors Switches, enclosures & racks Green products & services Home automation Industrial ethernet Lighting equipment Networking equipment Power supplies Process control and automation Safety equipment Security equipment Sensors Surge protection Switchboards Test & measurement equipment Wireless equipment Other (please specify) Question Title 5. What types of editorial content in Electrical Solutions magazine do you find of most value? (number from 1 to 6, with 1 being most valuable) Case studies Business articles New products News Technical articles Opinion pieces Question Title 6. What other types of content would you like to see in the magazine? (you may tick more than one item) Standards and regulations updates Industry commentary Reader-submitted reviews of products/services Training courses Ask your peers technical questions/answers Peer spotlights Other (please specify) Question Title 7. How often do you visit www.ElectricalSolutions.net.au? Daily Fortnightly Monthly Every few months Never Question Title 8. How do you reach the website if/when you visit? (you may tick more than one item) Type in the URL manually Via a bookmark Via the ElectricalSolutions eNewsletter From a web search (eg, Google) Link from another website Referral from the magazine Don’t visit Question Title 9. What sections of the website do you find of most value? If you don't visit the website, please skip this question. (number from 1 to 8, with 1 being most valuable) News Products Articles White papers Topics Events Directory Case studies Question Title 10. What other types of content would you like to see on the website (in addition to those in question 9, above)? (you may tick more than one item) Job board Training courses Reader blogs Editor’s blog I don't visit the website Other (please specify) Question Title 11. What other information sources do you use to help keep up with the latest products and trends and to assist you in your work? Please list any local and international magazines, newsletters, e-newsletters, websites etc that you find useful. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Question Title 12. How would you prefer to receive your magazine? (select a maximum of TWO) Snail mail (printed version) By email alert (web-based digital edition) On your tablet computer (app) On your smartphone (app) Question Title 13. Would you be interested in attending complimentary ‘member-only’, technical/training events presented by the Electrical Solutions team and our industry partners? Yes (What type of subjects would you like to see covered? Please list below in comment field.) No Comment Question Title 14. Do you have any other suggestions that you feel would help make Electrical Solutions and www.ElectricalSolutions.net.au even more valuable business information resources for you and your company? Question Title 15. THANKS very much for your time and input. Please fill in your details below if you would like to be included in the draw to win an iPad. Name: Email address: Done