1.In the construction industry, how would you rank your overall experience with the elevator industry horrible to great?

Horrible 

Barely Tolerable

Needs Significant Improvement

Needs Some Improvement

Great

2.How big a problem is the elevator regarding time of completion of a project? 

The elevator always creates major delays. 

The elevator usually creates major delays.

The elevator always creates some delays. 

The elevator usually creates some delays.

The elevator never creates delays. 

3.What considerations are most important regarding the elevator in a project? Choose as many as you like.

Structural Needs

Pedestrian Traffic Flow

Interior and Exterior Design

Capacity of the Elevator

Method of Conveyance (Hydraulic, Traction, MRL)

Speed of the Elevator

On time Start Up and Use

Using the Elevator as a Construction Elevator During the Build

Cost

 Prior Experience with the Elevator Company

Other (please specify)

4.How early in the process is the elevator manufacturer determined (not the installer)?

We generally use what was used before.

One of the first subs chosen.

Only determined after the bidding process.

Often deferred until after ground is broken.

 I am not involved with the choice.

Other (please specify)

5.What are the biggest difficulties regarding the elevator? Choose all that apply.

Time Delays During the Contract Negotiation

Change Orders and Cost Overruns

Initial Cost

Using Up Space Onsite for Tools and Components

Delays In the Start Up

Delays In the Inspection

Meeting Specifications

They are Not Responsive

 I Have No or Inaccurate Contact Information

They Don’t Live Up to Promises

Mechanical Problems Once Completed

Other (please specify)

6.To help us improve and revolutionize the elevator industry we need honest answers regarding difficulties and successes. Please share any thoughts not covered in this survey. If you have any additional comments please email them to rward@modularelevator.net.