Facade Design and Technology Survey - Improvement of Education and Training

General Information

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* 1. Age

Below 18

19-25

26-35

36-50

51-65

Over 66

Below 18

19-25

26-35

36-50

51-65

Over 66

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* 2. Experience

Apprenticeship

Bachelors

Masters

Apprenticeship

Bachelors

Masters

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* 3. Gender

Female

Male

Female

Male

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* 4. What is your main field, occupation or company?

Architect

Engineer

Facade Consulting

Other Consulting

Facade Manufacturer

Other Manufacturer

Metal and Facade Construction

Other Construction Company

Higher Education

Professional Education

Association / Insitute

Other

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* 5. What size is your company or Institution?

Micro Enterprise (< 10 Employees)

Small Enterprise (10-49 Employees)

Medium Enterprise (50-249 Employees)

Larger Enterprise (> 249 Employees)

Large Enterprise (> 500 Employees)

Huge Enterprise (> 1.000 Employees)

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* 6. What is your position in the company or institution?

Student, Intern, Apprentice

Professional, team member

Project Leader, Head of Department, Professor

Director, Owner, CEO, Board Member

Other

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* 7. How many years have you been in your current position?

Less than

5-9 years

10-14 years

15-19 years

20 or more years

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* 8. What State and Country are you from?

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* 9. What is your assessment of the need in the industry for...

	Very Important	Important	Moderately Important	Less Important	Not Important
A Master’s Program in Facade Design and Technology	A Master’s Program in Facade Design and Technology Very Important	A Master’s Program in Facade Design and Technology Important	A Master’s Program in Facade Design and Technology Moderately Important	A Master’s Program in Facade Design and Technology Less Important	A Master’s Program in Facade Design and Technology Not Important
Specialized Training or Courses for Staff in Facade Design and Technology	Specialized Training or Courses for Staff in Facade Design and Technology Very Important	Specialized Training or Courses for Staff in Facade Design and Technology Important	Specialized Training or Courses for Staff in Facade Design and Technology Moderately Important	Specialized Training or Courses for Staff in Facade Design and Technology Less Important	Specialized Training or Courses for Staff in Facade Design and Technology Not Important

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* 10. How important are the following aspects of a graduate program in Facade Design and Technology

	Very Important	Important	Moderately Important	Less Important	Not Important
Full time program for students (1 year)	Full time program for students (1 year) Very Important	Full time program for students (1 year) Important	Full time program for students (1 year) Moderately Important	Full time program for students (1 year) Less Important	Full time program for students (1 year) Not Important
Part-time Program for students (2-3 years)	Part-time Program for students (2-3 years) Very Important	Part-time Program for students (2-3 years) Important	Part-time Program for students (2-3 years) Moderately Important	Part-time Program for students (2-3 years) Less Important	Part-time Program for students (2-3 years) Not Important
Evening courses	Evening courses Very Important	Evening courses Important	Evening courses Moderately Important	Evening courses Less Important	Evening courses Not Important
Group of courses that form certificate	Group of courses that form certificate Very Important	Group of courses that form certificate Important	Group of courses that form certificate Moderately Important	Group of courses that form certificate Less Important	Group of courses that form certificate Not Important

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* 11. Would you consider pursuing a Master’s degree in Facade Design and Technology?

Yes

Important

Moderately Important

Less Important

Yes

Important

Moderately Important

Less Important

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* 12. Thinking about your firm' s future personnel needs, please estimate the number of facade project staff your firm expects to hire with the following degrees in the next year.

	0-2	3-5	6-10
Graduate degree in Facade Design and Technology (M.S Architecture, FDT)	Graduate degree in Facade Design and Technology (M.S Architecture, FDT) 0-2	Graduate degree in Facade Design and Technology (M.S Architecture, FDT) 3-5	Graduate degree in Facade Design and Technology (M.S Architecture, FDT) 6-10
Graduate degree in Architecture (M.S. Architecture, not specified)	Graduate degree in Architecture (M.S. Architecture, not specified) 0-2	Graduate degree in Architecture (M.S. Architecture, not specified) 3-5	Graduate degree in Architecture (M.S. Architecture, not specified) 6-10
Graduate degree in Engineering	Graduate degree in Engineering 0-2	Graduate degree in Engineering 3-5	Graduate degree in Engineering 6-10
Graduate degree in Business (M.B.A.)	Graduate degree in Business (M.B.A.) 0-2	Graduate degree in Business (M.B.A.) 3-5	Graduate degree in Business (M.B.A.) 6-10

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* 13. Thinking about your firm' s future personnel needs, please indicate the likelihood that your firm will hire staff with the following degrees over the next five years.

	Very Likely	Somewhat Likely	Not Likely
Graduate degree in Facade Design and Technology (M.S Architecture, FDT)	Graduate degree in Facade Design and Technology (M.S Architecture, FDT) Very Likely	Graduate degree in Facade Design and Technology (M.S Architecture, FDT) Somewhat Likely	Graduate degree in Facade Design and Technology (M.S Architecture, FDT) Not Likely
Graduate degree in Architecture (M.S. Architecture, not specified)	Graduate degree in Architecture (M.S. Architecture, not specified) Very Likely	Graduate degree in Architecture (M.S. Architecture, not specified) Somewhat Likely	Graduate degree in Architecture (M.S. Architecture, not specified) Not Likely
Graduate degree in Engineering	Graduate degree in Engineering Very Likely	Graduate degree in Engineering Somewhat Likely	Graduate degree in Engineering Not Likely
Graduate degree in Business (M.B.A.)	Graduate degree in Business (M.B.A.) Very Likely	Graduate degree in Business (M.B.A.) Somewhat Likely	Graduate degree in Business (M.B.A.) Not Likely

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* 14. Facade Design and Technology
The following aspects facade design are important to me

	Very Important	Important	Moderately Important	Less Important	Not Important
Visual Design / Appearance	Visual Design / Appearance Very Important	Visual Design / Appearance Important	Visual Design / Appearance Moderately Important	Visual Design / Appearance Less Important	Visual Design / Appearance Not Important
Innovative, New Materials	Innovative, New Materials Very Important	Innovative, New Materials Important	Innovative, New Materials Moderately Important	Innovative, New Materials Less Important	Innovative, New Materials Not Important
Corporate Design / Public Impact	Corporate Design / Public Impact Very Important	Corporate Design / Public Impact Important	Corporate Design / Public Impact Moderately Important	Corporate Design / Public Impact Less Important	Corporate Design / Public Impact Not Important
Natural Ventilation Through Openings	Natural Ventilation Through Openings Very Important	Natural Ventilation Through Openings Important	Natural Ventilation Through Openings Moderately Important	Natural Ventilation Through Openings Less Important	Natural Ventilation Through Openings Not Important
Effective Sun Control	Effective Sun Control Very Important	Effective Sun Control Important	Effective Sun Control Moderately Important	Effective Sun Control Less Important	Effective Sun Control Not Important
Sustainable Materials	Sustainable Materials Very Important	Sustainable Materials Important	Sustainable Materials Moderately Important	Sustainable Materials Less Important	Sustainable Materials Not Important
Energy Modeling and Performance	Energy Modeling and Performance Very Important	Energy Modeling and Performance Important	Energy Modeling and Performance Moderately Important	Energy Modeling and Performance Less Important	Energy Modeling and Performance Not Important
Weather Resistance/ Durability	Weather Resistance/ Durability Very Important	Weather Resistance/ Durability Important	Weather Resistance/ Durability Moderately Important	Weather Resistance/ Durability Less Important	Weather Resistance/ Durability Not Important
High Quality Products/ Branded Products	High Quality Products/ Branded Products Very Important	High Quality Products/ Branded Products Important	High Quality Products/ Branded Products Moderately Important	High Quality Products/ Branded Products Less Important	High Quality Products/ Branded Products Not Important
Commissioning / Maintenance	Commissioning / Maintenance Very Important	Commissioning / Maintenance Important	Commissioning / Maintenance Moderately Important	Commissioning / Maintenance Less Important	Commissioning / Maintenance Not Important

Other

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* 15. How often do you rely on the following people for getting information for facade design and specification?

	Very Important	Important	Moderately Important	Less Important	Not Important
Facade companies and fabricators	Facade companies and fabricators Very Important	Facade companies and fabricators Important	Facade companies and fabricators Moderately Important	Facade companies and fabricators Less Important	Facade companies and fabricators Not Important
Sales represenatatives	Sales represenatatives Very Important	Sales represenatatives Important	Sales represenatatives Moderately Important	Sales represenatatives Less Important	Sales represenatatives Not Important
Architects	Architects Very Important	Architects Important	Architects Moderately Important	Architects Less Important	Architects Not Important
Structural engineers	Structural engineers Very Important	Structural engineers Important	Structural engineers Moderately Important	Structural engineers Less Important	Structural engineers Not Important
Building Services engineers	Building Services engineers Very Important	Building Services engineers Important	Building Services engineers Moderately Important	Building Services engineers Less Important	Building Services engineers Not Important
Industry associations/ Institutes	Industry associations/ Institutes Very Important	Industry associations/ Institutes Important	Industry associations/ Institutes Moderately Important	Industry associations/ Institutes Less Important	Industry associations/ Institutes Not Important

Other

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* 16. Choose one that describes your character the best.

Classic

Rustic

Functional

Pragmatic

progressive

Refined

Classic

Rustic

Functional

Pragmatic

progressive

Refined

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* 17. How do you consider the impact of facade design on the well-being of the user?

Very Huge Impact

Huge Impact

Moderate Impact

Little Impact

None

Very Huge Impact

Huge Impact

Moderate Impact

Little Impact

None

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* 18. How important is the knowledge in the following areas for facade performance?

	Very Important	Important	Moderately Important	Less Important	Not Important
Simulation tools	Simulation tools Very Important	Simulation tools Important	Simulation tools Moderately Important	Simulation tools Less Important	Simulation tools Not Important
Material processing	Material processing Very Important	Material processing Important	Material processing Moderately Important	Material processing Less Important	Material processing Not Important
Quantities and take offs	Quantities and take offs Very Important	Quantities and take offs Important	Quantities and take offs Moderately Important	Quantities and take offs Less Important	Quantities and take offs Not Important
Building Information Modelling	Building Information Modelling Very Important	Building Information Modelling Important	Building Information Modelling Moderately Important	Building Information Modelling Less Important	Building Information Modelling Not Important
National Standards, Guidelines and Codes	National Standards, Guidelines and Codes Very Important	National Standards, Guidelines and Codes Important	National Standards, Guidelines and Codes Moderately Important	National Standards, Guidelines and Codes Less Important	National Standards, Guidelines and Codes Not Important
International Standards, Guidelines and Codes	International Standards, Guidelines and Codes Very Important	International Standards, Guidelines and Codes Important	International Standards, Guidelines and Codes Moderately Important	International Standards, Guidelines and Codes Less Important	International Standards, Guidelines and Codes Not Important
Information and Automation Technologies	Information and Automation Technologies Very Important	Information and Automation Technologies Important	Information and Automation Technologies Moderately Important	Information and Automation Technologies Less Important	Information and Automation Technologies Not Important
Fabricator/ Installer qualifications	Fabricator/ Installer qualifications Very Important	Fabricator/ Installer qualifications Important	Fabricator/ Installer qualifications Moderately Important	Fabricator/ Installer qualifications Less Important	Fabricator/ Installer qualifications Not Important

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* 19. Facade Construction
How important are the following working methods in your daily work?

	Very Important	Important	Moderately Important	Less Important	Not Important
Use of Databases	Use of Databases Very Important	Use of Databases Important	Use of Databases Moderately Important	Use of Databases Less Important	Use of Databases Not Important
Use of Existing Plan Material	Use of Existing Plan Material Very Important	Use of Existing Plan Material Important	Use of Existing Plan Material Moderately Important	Use of Existing Plan Material Less Important	Use of Existing Plan Material Not Important
Combination of Different Digital Tools	Combination of Different Digital Tools Very Important	Combination of Different Digital Tools Important	Combination of Different Digital Tools Moderately Important	Combination of Different Digital Tools Less Important	Combination of Different Digital Tools Not Important
Building Information Modelling	Building Information Modelling Very Important	Building Information Modelling Important	Building Information Modelling Moderately Important	Building Information Modelling Less Important	Building Information Modelling Not Important
Individual Concentrated Work	Individual Concentrated Work Very Important	Individual Concentrated Work Important	Individual Concentrated Work Moderately Important	Individual Concentrated Work Less Important	Individual Concentrated Work Not Important
Bilateral Communication within the Company	Bilateral Communication within the Company Very Important	Bilateral Communication within the Company Important	Bilateral Communication within the Company Moderately Important	Bilateral Communication within the Company Less Important	Bilateral Communication within the Company Not Important
Bilateral Communication with External partners	Bilateral Communication with External partners Very Important	Bilateral Communication with External partners Important	Bilateral Communication with External partners Moderately Important	Bilateral Communication with External partners Less Important	Bilateral Communication with External partners Not Important
Teamwork within the Company	Teamwork within the Company Very Important	Teamwork within the Company Important	Teamwork within the Company Moderately Important	Teamwork within the Company Less Important	Teamwork within the Company Not Important
Teamwork with External Partners	Teamwork with External Partners Very Important	Teamwork with External Partners Important	Teamwork with External Partners Moderately Important	Teamwork with External Partners Less Important	Teamwork with External Partners Not Important

Other (please specify)

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* 20. How important are the following areas in your daily work?

	Very Important	Important	Moderately Important	Less Important	Not Important
Costs and Cost Estimating	Costs and Cost Estimating Very Important	Costs and Cost Estimating Important	Costs and Cost Estimating Moderately Important	Costs and Cost Estimating Less Important	Costs and Cost Estimating Not Important
Scheduling	Scheduling Very Important	Scheduling Important	Scheduling Moderately Important	Scheduling Less Important	Scheduling Not Important
Digital Data Management	Digital Data Management Very Important	Digital Data Management Important	Digital Data Management Moderately Important	Digital Data Management Less Important	Digital Data Management Not Important
Building Information Modelling	Building Information Modelling Very Important	Building Information Modelling Important	Building Information Modelling Moderately Important	Building Information Modelling Less Important	Building Information Modelling Not Important
National Standards, Guidelines and Codes	National Standards, Guidelines and Codes Very Important	National Standards, Guidelines and Codes Important	National Standards, Guidelines and Codes Moderately Important	National Standards, Guidelines and Codes Less Important	National Standards, Guidelines and Codes Not Important
International Standards, Guidelines and Codes	International Standards, Guidelines and Codes Very Important	International Standards, Guidelines and Codes Important	International Standards, Guidelines and Codes Moderately Important	International Standards, Guidelines and Codes Less Important	International Standards, Guidelines and Codes Not Important

Other (please specify)

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* 21. Education and Training
What kind of action is needed regarding the education of architects and engineers?

	Very Important	Important	Moderately Important	Less Important	Not Important
New Research and Development	New Research and Development Very Important	New Research and Development Important	New Research and Development Moderately Important	New Research and Development Less Important	New Research and Development Not Important
Increase of Competence in Technology	Increase of Competence in Technology Very Important	Increase of Competence in Technology Important	Increase of Competence in Technology Moderately Important	Increase of Competence in Technology Less Important	Increase of Competence in Technology Not Important
Increase of Application Orientation	Increase of Application Orientation Very Important	Increase of Application Orientation Important	Increase of Application Orientation Moderately Important	Increase of Application Orientation Less Important	Increase of Application Orientation Not Important
Increase of Research Funding For Facade Materials	Increase of Research Funding For Facade Materials Very Important	Increase of Research Funding For Facade Materials Important	Increase of Research Funding For Facade Materials Moderately Important	Increase of Research Funding For Facade Materials Less Important	Increase of Research Funding For Facade Materials Not Important
Creation of Spin-Offs	Creation of Spin-Offs Very Important	Creation of Spin-Offs Important	Creation of Spin-Offs Moderately Important	Creation of Spin-Offs Less Important	Creation of Spin-Offs Not Important
Communication Competences	Communication Competences Very Important	Communication Competences Important	Communication Competences Moderately Important	Communication Competences Less Important	Communication Competences Not Important
Ability to work in Teams	Ability to work in Teams Very Important	Ability to work in Teams Important	Ability to work in Teams Moderately Important	Ability to work in Teams Less Important	Ability to work in Teams Not Important
Sustainable Construction Knowledge	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Very Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Moderately Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Less Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Not Important
Increased Awareness of Details and Constructability	Increased Awareness of Details and Constructability Very Important	Increased Awareness of Details and Constructability Important	Increased Awareness of Details and Constructability Moderately Important	Increased Awareness of Details and Constructability Less Important	Increased Awareness of Details and Constructability Not Important

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* 22. What kind of action is needed regarding the education of construction workers and installers?

	Very Important	Important	Moderately Important	Less Important	Not Important
Increase of Employees	Increase of Employees Very Important	Increase of Employees Important	Increase of Employees Moderately Important	Increase of Employees Less Important	Increase of Employees Not Important
Increase of Competence in Technology	Increase of Competence in Technology Very Important	Increase of Competence in Technology Important	Increase of Competence in Technology Moderately Important	Increase of Competence in Technology Less Important	Increase of Competence in Technology Not Important
Increase of Practical Training	Increase of Practical Training Very Important	Increase of Practical Training Important	Increase of Practical Training Moderately Important	Increase of Practical Training Less Important	Increase of Practical Training Not Important
Increase of Theoretical Knowledge	Increase of Theoretical Knowledge Very Important	Increase of Theoretical Knowledge Important	Increase of Theoretical Knowledge Moderately Important	Increase of Theoretical Knowledge Less Important	Increase of Theoretical Knowledge Not Important
Increase of Computational Training	Increase of Computational Training Very Important	Increase of Computational Training Important	Increase of Computational Training Moderately Important	Increase of Computational Training Less Important	Increase of Computational Training Not Important
Communication Competences	Communication Competences Very Important	Communication Competences Important	Communication Competences Moderately Important	Communication Competences Less Important	Communication Competences Not Important
Ability to work in Teams	Ability to work in Teams Very Important	Ability to work in Teams Important	Ability to work in Teams Moderately Important	Ability to work in Teams Less Important	Ability to work in Teams Not Important
Sustainable Construction Knowledge	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Very Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Moderately Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Less Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Not Important
Competency Based Qualifications/ Certifications	Competency Based Qualifications/ Certifications Very Important	Competency Based Qualifications/ Certifications Important	Competency Based Qualifications/ Certifications Moderately Important	Competency Based Qualifications/ Certifications Less Important	Competency Based Qualifications/ Certifications Not Important

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* 23. What kind of action is needed regarding the education of public authorities and Institutions?

	Very Important	Important	Moderately Important	Less Important	Not Important
Increase of Competence in Technology	Increase of Competence in Technology Very Important	Increase of Competence in Technology Important	Increase of Competence in Technology Moderately Important	Increase of Competence in Technology Less Important	Increase of Competence in Technology Not Important
Increase of Practical Training	Increase of Practical Training Very Important	Increase of Practical Training Important	Increase of Practical Training Moderately Important	Increase of Practical Training Less Important	Increase of Practical Training Not Important
Increase of Theoretical Knowledge	Increase of Theoretical Knowledge Very Important	Increase of Theoretical Knowledge Important	Increase of Theoretical Knowledge Moderately Important	Increase of Theoretical Knowledge Less Important	Increase of Theoretical Knowledge Not Important
Increase of Computational Training	Increase of Computational Training Very Important	Increase of Computational Training Important	Increase of Computational Training Moderately Important	Increase of Computational Training Less Important	Increase of Computational Training Not Important
Communication Competences	Communication Competences Very Important	Communication Competences Important	Communication Competences Moderately Important	Communication Competences Less Important	Communication Competences Not Important
Sustainable Construction Knowledge	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Very Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Moderately Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Less Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Not Important

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* 24. How important are the following qualities and competencies for somebody graduating from a facade program?

	Very Important	Important	Moderately Important	Less Important	Not Important
Technical Knowledge	Technical Knowledge Very Important	Technical Knowledge Important	Technical Knowledge Moderately Important	Technical Knowledge Less Important	Technical Knowledge Not Important
Material Knowledge	Material Knowledge Very Important	Material Knowledge Important	Material Knowledge Moderately Important	Material Knowledge Less Important	Material Knowledge Not Important
Construction and Assembly Knowledge	Construction and Assembly Knowledge Very Important	Construction and Assembly Knowledge Important	Construction and Assembly Knowledge Moderately Important	Construction and Assembly Knowledge Less Important	Construction and Assembly Knowledge Not Important
Communication Competences	Communication Competences Very Important	Communication Competences Important	Communication Competences Moderately Important	Communication Competences Less Important	Communication Competences Not Important
Drawing and Visualisation Skills	Drawing and Visualisation Skills Very Important	Drawing and Visualisation Skills Important	Drawing and Visualisation Skills Moderately Important	Drawing and Visualisation Skills Less Important	Drawing and Visualisation Skills Not Important
Presentation Techniques	Presentation Techniques Very Important	Presentation Techniques Important	Presentation Techniques Moderately Important	Presentation Techniques Less Important	Presentation Techniques Not Important
Ability to work in Teams	Ability to work in Teams Very Important	Ability to work in Teams Important	Ability to work in Teams Moderately Important	Ability to work in Teams Less Important	Ability to work in Teams Not Important
Sustainable Construction Knowledge	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Very Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Moderately Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Less Important	Sustainable Construction Knowledge Not Important

Other

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* 1. Age

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* 2. Experience

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* 3. Gender

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* 4. What is your main field, occupation or company?

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* 5. What size is your company or Institution?

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* 6. What is your position in the company or institution?

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* 7. How many years have you been in your current position?

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* 8. What State and Country are you from?

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* 9. What is your assessment of the need in the industry for...

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* 10. How important are the following aspects of a graduate program in Facade Design and Technology

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* 11. Would you consider pursuing a Master’s degree in Facade Design and Technology?

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* 12. Thinking about your firm' s future personnel needs, please estimate the number of facade project staff your firm expects to hire with the following degrees in the next year.

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* 13. Thinking about your firm' s future personnel needs, please indicate the likelihood that your firm will hire staff with the following degrees over the next five years.

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* 14. Facade Design and TechnologyThe following aspects facade design are important to me

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* 15. How often do you rely on the following people for getting information for facade design and specification?

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* 16. Choose one that describes your character the best.

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* 17. How do you consider the impact of facade design on the well-being of the user?

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* 18. How important is the knowledge in the following areas for facade performance?

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* 19. Facade ConstructionHow important are the following working methods in your daily work?

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* 20. How important are the following areas in your daily work?

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* 21. Education and TrainingWhat kind of action is needed regarding the education of architects and engineers?

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* 22. What kind of action is needed regarding the education of construction workers and installers?

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* 23. What kind of action is needed regarding the education of public authorities and Institutions?

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* 24. How important are the following qualities and competencies for somebody graduating from a facade program?

* 14. Facade Design and Technology
The following aspects facade design are important to me

* 19. Facade Construction
How important are the following working methods in your daily work?

* 21. Education and Training
What kind of action is needed regarding the education of architects and engineers?