Concrete Institute of Australia

NATIONAL SURVEY 2007

Welcome and thank you for taking the time to complete this online survey. We estimate this survey should take 10-15 minutes.

This survey will collate information that will help identify the technical needs of members, maximise member satisfaction and drive further membership. Read each question carefully and either tick a box, select a drop-down list item or fill in a field to indicate your response. In most questions you will be required to only tick one box, however, please read all instructions in brackets carefully, as sometimes you may need to tick more than one box. Answer every question, unless otherwise asked.

Section 1 : General Information

1.1 Your Details (*compulsory fields)

Salutation Mr  Mrs  Miss  Ms  Dr
First Name*
Last Name*
Company
Position
Address
City or Suburb
State or Province
Post or ZIP Code
Telephone
Facsimile
Email*
WWW
 
 
1.2 Are you currently a member of the Concrete Institute of Australia?
 
Yes, I am a member No, I am not a member (skip to 1.2.3)
 
 
1.2.1 If yes, which category?
 
Individual member Company member representative Academic member representative
Student member Honorary member Life member
Retired member

1.2.2 In total, how long have you been a member of the Institute?
 
Less than 1 year 1 - 5 years 6 - 10 years
11 - 16 years 16 - 20 years Over 20 years

1.2.3 In the past 12 months, how many Institute seminars have you attended?
 
0 - 2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9 +

1.2.4 What have been the main reasons for your attendance at these seminars? (select all that apply)
 
Work requirements Personal interest Further education / studies
Peer recommendations Other (please specify)
 
 
1.3 Your Age Group
 
Under 25 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44
45-49 50-54 55-59 Over 60
 
 
1.4 Which of the following best describes the field of your highest level of training/qualifications?
 
Architecture Building/Construction Business Studies
Engineering: civil or structural Engineering: other (please specify) -
Marketing or Sales Materials Science Project Management
Environmental Science Other (please specify) -
 
 
1.5 Which of the following best describes the sector you are currently employed within?
 
Consulting Engineer Government (Local/State/Fed) Education/Research
Building Contractor Materials Supplier Products Manufacturer
Premixed Concrete Supplier Industry Association Architectural
Environmental Science Other 
 
1.5.1 How long have you worked in this sector?
 
0 - 5 years 6 - 10 years 11 - 15 years
16 - 20 years 20+ years
 
 
1.6 Please select any other sectors you have previously been employed within: (select all that apply)
 
Consulting Engineer Government (Local/State/Fed) Education/Research
Building Contractor Materials Supplier Products Manufacturer
Premixed Concrete Supplier Industry Association Architectural
Other 
 
1.7 How many people does your organisation employ on a full time equivalent basis?
 
1 - 4 5 - 19 20 - 49
50 - 199 200 - 499 500+

Section 2 : Education and Events

A key goal of the Institute is keeping its members informed of the latest issues and developments occurring within the dynamic field of concrete through various publications and events. This section aims to help the Institute assess the value of these initiatives, as well as identify potential areas for improvement.

2.1 Considering a key goal of the Institute is to keep members informed, rate the importance of the following events, materials and publications produced by the Institute:
 
Extremely Very Moderately Slightly Not at all
Technical meetings (5pm - 7pm)
Seminars (1pm to 7pm)
Site Visits
Networking opportunities
Recommended & Current Practice Notes
Concrete in Australia Magazine
State Branch Newsletter (if applicable)
National Newsletter
Biennial Conference (2 days) 
Workshops (all day)
 
 
2.2 When considering attending Institute events, what are the main barriers to participation? (tick all that apply)
 
Venue / Location Parking Work constraints
Event registration fees Transport No papers provided
No barriers Other (please specify)
   
2.2.1 Considering your answer in 2.2 rate the importance of the following to removing these barriers:
 
Extremely

Very

 Moderately Slightly Not at all
Seminars conducted in regional areas
Softcopy papers and materials from conferences made available on the Institute's website
Events held out of work hours
Lower registration fees
Better parking facilities
 
 
2.3When considering the following Institute events, indicate your preferred time of day and frequency:

1 = morning | 2 = afternoon | 3 = evening

  Technical Meetings Seminars Site Visit Full Day Events
Time of day

1 = monthly | 2 = every 2 months | 3 = every 3 months | 4 = every 6 months | 5 = annually

  Technical Meetings Seminars Site Visit Full Day Events
Frequency
 
 
2.4 Considering that the registration fees for Institute events cover the costs of printing, postage, venue and equipment hire, speakers' expenses, catering, etc., do you consider the registration fees as:
 
Too high About right Too low
 
 
2.5 When considering materials provided by the Institute, which of the following is your most preferred option?
 
Hard copies CD-ROM Email Website Other
 
 
2.6 In general, do you consider the content and delivery method of seminars and other presentations to be:
 
Extremely Very Moderately Slightly Not at all
Informative (content)
Entertaining (delivery)
Useful (content)
Professional (conduct)
 
 

Section 3 : Technical and information needs

This section will assist the Institute identify member views on technical and information needs in the area of concrete technology, in particular activities the Institute may need to investigate further through targeted research forums and/or workshops with other likeminded bodies.

3.1 When considering your area of interest (consulting/construction/materials/academia), rate the importance of the following technical issues you believe the Institute needs to address in order to reduce our knowledge gaps.

1 = extremely important | 2 = important | 3 = would like to see | 4 = slightly important | 5 = not important

Topic Areas Consulting Construction Materials Academia
Bridges
Cements
Design
Environment
Grouting
Marine Structures
Materials
Pavements
Repairs
 
 
3.2 From the above (3.1), select three (3) topic areas that you answered either extremely important or important to. Explain what you believe are the specific technical issues within these topic areas that need addressing by the Institute. (Please keep your response brief and specific - e.g. Design: strut tie analysis and detailing, design of punching shear reinforcing in slabs at column supports and limited guidance in AS3600; Construction: handling of concrete, curing; Materials: ASR, manufactured sands, recycled constituents).
 
1.
2.
3.
 
 
3.3  Are there any other topic areas covered above (3.1) or technical issues that the Institute should address through seminars workshops, or publications?
 
   
 
 
3.4  Are there any broad or more defined topics that the Institute could address most appropriately through publications such as Current Practice Notes or Recommended Practice Publications?
   
 
 
3.5 The Institute delivers information on various "topic areas" through forums (meetings) and publications (CPN's etc). Rate the importance of the listed topic areas you believe the Institute needs to address within:

a) Technical meetings, Seminars and Conferences (e.g. presentations and themes); and

b) The Concrete in Australia magazine (e.g. articles, papers and industry developments).

1 = extremely important | 2 = important | 3 = would like to see | 4 = slightly important | 5 = not important

Topic Areas 3.5.1 Technical Meetings, Seminars and Conferences 3.5.2 Concrete in Australia Magazine
Architecture
Awards / Grants / Bursaries
Book Reviews
Bridges
Cements
Commentary on Codes
Concrete Masonry
Concrete Supply
Conference News
Dams
Design
Disasters
Education
Environment (Greenhouse Gases)
Grouting
Marine Structures
Materials
New Products
OH&S
Pavements
Performance Criteria
Practice Notes
Precast Concrete
Project Features
Repairs
Site Works
Software
Student Competitions
Sustainability
Testing
Tilt-up
Other _________________________________
 
 
3.6 Rate the importance of the Institute's publication, Concrete in Australia:
Extremely Very Moderately Slightly Not at all
Informative (content)
Entertaining (layout)
Useful (content)
Professional (quality and accuracy)
 
 
3.7 Do you currently receive an electronic newsletter from the Institute?
 
Yes     No
 
 
3.8 Have you visited the Institute’s Internet site at www.concreteinstitute.com.au in the past 12 months?
 
Yes     No
 
 
3.9 If yes, rate the importance of the Institute's website for you:
Extremely Very Moderately Slightly Not at all
Informative (content)
Entertaining (layout)
Useful (content)
Professional (quality and accuracy)
 
3.10 In what ways could the website be improved?

3.11 Please list up to five concrete-related Internet sites that you visit regularly:

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4 Do you have any additional comments?

Thank you for participating in this survey.

 

Concrete Institute of Australia