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HVAC&R News journal - Reader survey
Thank you for taking our HVAC&R News journal reader survey. Your responses will help us understand what you find useful and enjoyable, so we can shape the future direction and content of the magazine.
1.
Had you heard of the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) before?
Yes
No
Unsure
2.
How would you describe your profession?
RAC technician/installer/mechanic
Fridgie
Air conditioning installer
HVAC wholesaler/distributor
Mechanical engineer
RAC designer and/or engineer
Residential air conditioning specialist
HVAC&R equipment manufacturer
Refrigerant supplier
Student/apprentice
Other (please specify)
3.
What sector do you work in primarily?
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Other (please specify)
4.
Are you a member of any industry or professional association?
No
Yes (please specify)
5.
Do you prefer to read a magazine online or in print?
Online
In print
Either is fine
6.
If you read the print version of HVAC&R News journal, where do you pick up your copy from?
Wholesaler
TAFE
My workplace
Other (please specify)
7.
How long do you tend to spend reading HVAC&R News?
It’s my first time
15 minutes tops
Half an hour
An hour
I read it a bit at a time over several days
8.
Where do you put a hard copy of HVACR News after reading?
In the company tearoom/site office
Pass it on to a colleague/friend/family member
In the recycling
In my home office
Not applicable, I prefer to browse the website.
Other (please specify)
9.
Do you look at HVAC&R News Website regularly?
Yes
No
Unsure
I was not aware of it
10.
Do you subscribe to the fortnightly HVAC&R News e-newsletter?
Yes
No
11.
What kinds of content do you enjoy? (Please select all that apply)
Stories about new products
Features on manufacturers
Interviews with HVAC&R tradies and engineers
Case studies on projects
How-to articles
News on policy, regulations, standards
News on research, inventions and breakthroughs
News about people and businesses in HVAC&R
Support for professional development
Other (please specify)
12.
Do you tend to read articles that are only relevant to your field or specific topics? (For example, regulation updates.)
No, I read the magazine cover to cover.
Yes, I only read what I feel is relevant to me and my career.
It depends on the content.
13.
Which of the regular sections do you enjoy the most? (Please select all that apply.)
Toolshed
Around the Nation
Lighter Side
Skills Workshop
14.
Have you used any Skills workshop sections as a pull out for future reference?
Yes
No
Unsure
15.
Are there any topics/issues/projects you would like to see featured in the future? (Please specify.)
16.
What industry challenges are you most concerned about? (Please select all that apply.)
Cost of materials and equipment
Supply chain reliability
Productivity
Skills gap
Adopting digital tools and systems
Legal and regulatory issues
Climate change and climate adaptation
Diversity and inclusion
Workplace health and wellbeing
Keeping up with technology
Sustainability
Other (please specify)
17.
Does HVAC&R News Journal provide you with valuable information?
Extremely valuable
Very valuable
Somewhat valuable
Not so valuable
Not at all valuable
Other (please specify)
18.
Have you contacted an advertiser directly or viewed their website as a result of seeing an advertisement in HVAC&R News journal?
Yes
No
Unsure
19.
How likely are you to recommend HVAC&R News Journal to a friend, colleague or client?
Very likely
Likely
Somewhat likely
Neither likely nor unlikely
Somewhat unlikely
Unlikely
20.
Where else do you get industry news from? (Please specify – for example: websites, newsletters or magazines that are relevant.)
21.
Is your business listed in HVAC&R Search?
Yes
No
Unsure
Not applicable
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