Sheet Metal Journal - Industry Survey 2023
1.
What is your role in the sheet metal industry?
Contractor
Supplier
Manufacturer
Sheet metal worker
Member of Local 280 (apprentice, instructor, labour representative, etc.)
Other (please specify)
2.
What is your speciality or area in which you complete the most work?
HVAC
Architectural
Industrial
Specialty/Custom
Testing & Balancing
Other (please specify)
3.
How did your business perform in 2022?
Much better than expected
Above average
Same as 2021
A little down
Worst year ever
Other (please specify)
4.
How do you expect your business will perform in 2023?
Same as last year
A little better than last year
Best year ever
A little down from last year
Bracing for the worst
Other (please specify)
5.
In which areas do you intend to invest in your business for 2023?
Recruitment & retention
Technology
Training
Expanding the business
Selling/leaving the business
Other (please specify)
6.
What do you anticipate will be your biggest challenge for 2023?
Labour (recruitment, retention)
Capital investment
Economic decline
Pricing
Too much work
I don't anticipate any challenges for 2023
Other (please specify)
7.
What are the industry's biggest opportunities for 2023?
Technology (be specific)
Improving productivity (be specific)
Retaining skilled labour (be specific)
Labour-management cooperation (be specific)
Expanding into new markets (be specific)
Be specific about your answer above or enter a new idea here.
8.
What kind of support would you like to see for your business in 2023 and beyond?
Help with recruitment
Productivity-enhancing technology
Education and training for management
Grants and tax incentives
Political advocacy
I don't need any support
Other (please specify)
9.
What topics would you like to see covered in SMACNA training and education or at membership events?
Business strategy (be specific)
Recruitment (be specific)
Health and wellness (be specific)
Be specific about your answer above or enter a new idea here.
10.
Would you be willing to answer a few questions about your plans and thoughts as we move into 2023?
Yes, my email address is below.
No, thanks.
Email me some questions and I will decide. My email address is below.
Enter your email address here.
Current Progress,
0 of 10 answered