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AEC Workforce of the Future

This survey is for individuals who are actively employed in a career in architecture, engineering, environmental, construction, or other related field.

Although it can be taken by those who are more seasoned industry professionals, it is largely aimed at those who have less than ten years experience.  

This survey is administered by Zweig Group, leading advisory firm for the AEC industry. Any questions or issues should be directed to research@zweiggroup.com. 

This quick survey is designed to be taken in less than 15 minutes, and asks questions about career expectations and job satisfaction.

This survey may be taken anonymously if desired, but those wishing to see a final report with aggregate information should leave a contact email.  
1.Please fill out the following
2.Academic Information
3.Please select what most closely matches your degree:
4.If you have a second degree, please select what most closely matches your 2nd degree:
5.What is your race or ethnicity?
6.What is your gender?
7.What is your age (in years)
18 years or less
50
8.What is your current annual base salary?
9.How many days of paid time off (PTO) do you receive annually? Please do not include firm-wide holidays in this number. 
10.Please rate the following:
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
It is important that there are other people at my job who look like me
It is important there are other people at my job who have similar backgrounds or experiences
It is important that I have a mentor at my organization
It is important that my workplace has diversity
It is important that my workplace has gender balance
It is important that my workplace do work that benefits the community or humanity
It is important that people at my workplace will notice my efforts
11.Please rank the following statements;
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral 
Agree
Strongly Agree
I would prefer to work for a manager/supervisor who is male
I would prefer to work for a manager/supervisor who is female
I would prefer to work on a team comprised of people who are similar to me
12.Please rank the following statements:
Strongly Disagree
Neutral 
Strongly Agree
I am more productive when I know I will receive an immediate financial reward upon completion of my work
I am more productive when I know other members of my team depend on me
I am more productive when I have to work in close physical proximity to my supervisor
I am more productive when I have to work in close physical proximity to other members of a project team
I am more productive when working by myself 
I am more productive when I can set my own work schedule
I am more productive when I have set hours or times to do my work
I am more productive when working at home
I am more productive when I work after exercising
I am more productive when working at night
I am more productive when working early in the morning
I am more productive when working after a meal
13.Please rank the following statements:
Strongly Disagree
Neutral 
Strongly Agree
I feel more motivated to do my work when at home
I feel more motivated to do my work when in an in-person group or team environment
I feel more motivated to do my work when I have a tight deadline
I feel more motivated to do my work when I am inspired by interesting surroundings
I feel more motivated to do my work when I know after a task or project is completed I can go home
I feel more motivated to do my work when I know after a task or project is completed I will receive a monetary reward
I feel more motivated to do my work when I know after a task or project is completed I will receive public praise or notoriety
"Moving up" in my organization is important to me 
Making money is important to me
14.How often do you work in the office?
15.How much flexibility do you have?
16.Please rank the following statements regarding workplace benefits
Not important
Neutral 
Very important
Flex-time
Remote work options
401(k)
Health insurance
Parental Leave
Training Programs (technical)
Training Programs (soft skills such as management and leadership)
Mentoring Programs
Social and Gym Memberships
Auto Allowance
17.How comfortable are you with having your time and actions tracked on a work-provided computer? (1-5 scale)
18.Is this something that happens at your firm?
19.Did you relocate for your current job?
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