The purpose of this survey is to get a full understanding of the current challenges in the sector to then inform key stakeholders as they explore ways to improve the business landscape for existing business and be more attractive for foreign direct investment for the long term benefit of the UAE economy.

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* 1. Where are you based for work for the majority of the time?

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* 2. Please select closest market category to your current role

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* 3. GCC Company size (select one option):

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* 4. Do you feel that there is a need for a more holistic solution for current challenges in the sector?

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* 5. Are you aware of the UK Construction Playbook’s existence?

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* 6. Can you see the potential benefits - if the UAE were to adopt the same principles of the UK Construction Playbook (being government guidance on sourcing and contracting public works projects and programmes) as a way of  improving the sector in this region?

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* 7. How strongly to do you feel that by adopting the UK Construction Playbook into a specific one for the UAE it would drive earlier stakeholder engagement, team collaboration and whole life perspective of the planning delivery and operation of major projects?

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* 8. How strongly do you agree with the following statement: To date there has not been enough focus at the outset of a project on the whole life cost of the project.

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* 9. How strongly do you agree with the following statement: A Playbook can enable all stakeholders' ability to bring efficiency, innovation, transparency and standardisation to the sector, which can positively impact the returns achieved for all. 

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* 10. How strongly do you agree with the following statement: A Playbook implemented and monitored by an appropriately designated government body, to safeguard the underlying performance of the industry as a whole, would drive the change required to deal with the challenges experienced by many project stakeholders.

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* 11. How strongly do you agree with the following statement: A Playbook implemented and monitored through Project / Programme Outcome Profiles (Scorecards), by an appropriately designated government body, will provide the confidence to attract further foreign direct investment and stimulate the sector.

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* 12. How strongly do you agree with the following statement: A Playbook can bring about the principles required for contracts to be in a more standard form with risk being shared more fairly between the parties

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* 13. How strongly do you agree with the following statement: A UAE playbook can include the principles to find a reasonable alternative to the use of unconditional performance bonds in standard contracts.

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* 14. How strongly do you agree with the following statement: Transparency of project pipeline would help investment planning and regional commitment.

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* 15. How strongly do you agree with the following statement: A Construction Act codifying payment timeframes, adjudication and certification terms should be formulated and enforced.

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* 16. How strongly do you agree with the following statement: There is a need to establish graduate and trade / skills development programmes in partnership with industry players to ensure a pipeline of national talent into the industry.

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* 17. How strongly do you agree with the following statement: There is a need to establish a Construction Industry Development Board or equivalent to encourage continuous dialogue between the industry and authorities to address industry wide concerns.

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* 18. Do you feel there is enough emphasis on sustainability at every stage of development?

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* 19. How strongly do you agree with the following statement: A UAE specific playbook can create the ESG principles to ensure organizations take the steps towards becoming more environmentally sustainable in the whole life cycle of a capital project.

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* 20. What are the top barriers to implementing ESG practices throughout the lifecycle of a project? (tick all that apply)

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* 21. Would you personally be willing to support the development of a UAE Construction Playbook i.e. workshops / interviews / reviews?

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