*1.How old are you?(Required.)

18-29

30-44

45-60

61+

*2.What industry do you work in?(Required.)

Electrical

Manufacturing

Construction

Engineering

Architect/Designer

Facility Maintenance

Fire Service

Insurance/Risk Management

Plans Review

Inspection/AHJ

Other (please specify)

*3.What do you foresee as your top three challenges at work in 2027?(Required.)

Lack of job-enabling technology

Influx of co-workers retiring

Shortage of qualified candidates to hire

Lack of knowledge sharing and collaboration on the jobsite

Implementing updated codes and standards

Workforce retention

Providing training resources for workers

Managing safety and compliance consistently across teams, facilities or locations

Keeping employees current on evolving safety requirements, codes and standards

Adopting AI and automation technologies

Other (please specify)

*4.Which of the following do you anticipate being your organization’s biggest focus in 2027?(Required.)

Increased technology deployment

Updating manual or outdated equipment

Improving workplace safety and reducing organizational risk

Strengthening compliance with codes, standards and regulatory requirements

Standardizing safety practices across teams, facilities or locations

Preparing the workforce for emerging technologies and infrastructure

Increased hiring to replace or add jobs

Increased trainings for employees

Other (please specify)

*5.Which of the following would you like to be your organization’s biggest focus in 2027?(Required.)

Increased technology deployment

Updating manual or outdated equipment

Improving workplace safety and reducing organizational risk

Strengthening compliance with codes, standards and regulatory requirements

Standardizing safety practices across teams, facilities or locations

Preparing the workforce for emerging technologies and infrastructure

Increased hiring to replace or add jobs

Increased trainings for employees

Other (please specify)

*6.How has your career or professional development benefitted from your membership with professional organizations or trade associations?(Required.)

Access to industry resources and publications

Networking opportunities with industry professionals

Professional development and training programs

Advocacy for industry-related issues and regulations

I’m not a member of any professional organizations or trade associations

Other (please specify)

*7.How do you plan to upskill in your role in 2027? Select all that apply.(Required.)

Trainings – I plan to upskill by taking part in more trainings in 2027 than in 2026

Certifications – I plan to sit for more certifications in 2027 than in 2026

Digital tools – I plan to adopt and work with more digital tools in 2027 than in 2026

AI – I plan to utilize AI to automate and streamline more of my responsibilities in 2027 than in 2026

Memberships – I plan to join one or more professional organizations or trade associations in 2027

Employer-provided learning – I plan to take advantage of additional training or professional development provided by my organization

*8.In what ways do you think AI and technological advancements will impact your work/role in 2027? Select all that apply.(Required.)

Reducing mundane tasks, allowing for increased efficiency

Streamlining project management and communication

Quick access to relevant information on the jobsite

Improving safety monitoring, risk identification or compliance

Increasing the need for organization-wide training and governance around new technologies

Minimal impact, my work won’t change significantly

Other (please specify)

*9.What do you think will be the primary barrier in 2027 to adopting new technologies in your industry?(Required.)

Cost of implementation

Lack of training or knowledge

Resistance to change within the industry

Limited availability/access to new technologies

Difficulty integrating new technology with existing organizational systems and processes

Safety, security, compliance or governance concerns

Difficulty demonstrating ROI or securing leadership buy-in

*10.Who do you believe should have the primary role in developing and updating safety codes and standards?(Required.)

Independent standards development organizations using a consensus-based process

Federal, state, or local government agencies

Individual industries or companies

A combination of these groups

*11.How familiar are you with the codes and standards development process?(Required.)

Very familiar: I fully understand the process

Familiar: I generally understand how the process works

Somewhat familiar: I know codes and standards are regularly updated but do not know much about the process

Not familiar at all

*12.How do you expect the growth of AI and data center development to impact the skilled trades in 2027? Select all that apply.(Required.)

Increase demand for skilled workers

Create new job and career opportunities

Increase demand for specialized training and certifications

Require workers to learn new technologies and systems

Increase pressure on an already limited skilled labor workforce

Increase the complexity of code compliance and safety requirements

Have little or no impact

Other (please specify)