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Construction Technology Survey
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1.
How many pieces of earthmoving equipment do you own or operate?
(Required.)
0-1
2-4
5-7
8-9
10+
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2.
What technology do you currently use in your earthmoving operations?
(Required.)
Grade control systems
GPS/GNSS positioning
Machine control automation
Telematics/fleet management software
Drones and aerial mapping
Estimating and planning software
BIM (Building Information Modeling)
None
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3.
Which of the following benefits have you realized through the adoption of earthmoving technology?
(Required.)
Increased accuracy/precision
Reduced material waste
Improved project timelines
Enhanced site safety
Lower operating costs (fuel, maintenance)
Better data for decision-making
Improved communication among project teams
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4.
Have you seen measurable improvements in project speed or budget control when using machine guidance or automation systems?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Optional Comments
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5.
To what extent has technology helped mitigate the impact of labor shortages in your operations?
(Required.)
Not at all
Slightly
Moderately
Significantly
Completely
Other (please specify)
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6.
What are your top 3 goals when investing in new technology?
(Required.)
Improve productivity
Reduce fuel/operating costs
Increase jobsite safety
Attract and retain skilled labor
Meet regulatory/environmental requirements
Win more bids
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7.
What percentage of your current earthmoving fleet is equipped with some form of advanced technology (eg GPS, telematics, etc)
(Required.)
Less than 10%
10-25%
26-50%
51-75%
76-100%
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8.
In your experience, what impact has equipment downtime had on your overall project timelines and profitability?
(Required.)
Minimal
Moderate
Significant
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9.
How confident are you that digital solutions can help reduce fuel consumption and operator inefficiencies on your job sites?
(Required.)
Extremely confident
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not so confident
Not at all confident
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10.
Which of the following do you think are most likely to drive success for earthmoving operations over the next 5 years?
(Required.)
Autonomous and semi-autonomous equipment
Telematics systems
Machine control systems
Digital twins and BIM
Alternative power (eg electric) equipment
Closing the skills gap
AI and machine learning
Other (please specify)
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11.
Which of the following technology benefits are most important to you?
(Required.)
Increased equipment productivity
Greater equipment uptime
Reduced fuel usage
Improved project management
Better safety performance
More sustainable operations
Other (please specify)
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12.
How confident are you that technology provides a competitive advantage in bidding or project execution?
(Required.)
Extremely confident
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not so confident
Not at all confident
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13.
Do you anticipate winning more project bids having implemented digital technology in your operations?
(Required.)
Yes, significantly more
Yes, somewhat more
No noticeable change
Too early to tell
Not applicable
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14.
How has machine control automation affected your grading and excavation work?
(Required.)
Increased speed and precision
Reduced operator fatigue
Reduced need for staking
No measurable difference
Not applicable
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15.
Do you think investing in technology has impacted or will impact your ability to attract skilled operators?
(Required.)
Strongly helps (or will help) attract talent
Somewhat helps (or will help)
No impact
Harms (or will harm) attractiveness
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