NEC student survey

Dear all,

A very short survey from a student for your completion if you would be so kind.

Thank you.

http://1drv.ms/1IlfZPy

NEC student survey

Dear all,

Another student survey, is there just enough lunchtime left for you to do this?!

In the author's own words.....

I am a final year student carrying out my dissertation of clause 10.1 within the NEC.

I require results from the contractor, client and legal sides and as I carried out my placement for Costain last year, currently all results I'm getting back are from the contractor's view point.

The link to the questionnaire is below and shouldn't take more than a few minutes.

Many thanks

Jamie

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Hemphrey

Student NEC research

Dear all,

It's the season for dissertation research! Hopefully you've a bit of time this lunchtime to complete the attached survey on supply chain management.

Rob

https://surveyplanet.com/54fc5cec218af44853351aa4

Student dissertation on NEC

Dear all,

Please spare a bit of time to help this student in his research. In his own words....

I am currently doing my Masters degree in Construction Project Management. at University of Portsmouth and undertaking my research project on "efficiency of Early Warning System (EWS) used in NEC3 contracts to improve project risk management and overall project performance".

As a NEC3 user, I would be grateful if you spent few moments to answer the questionnaire. Your response on this survey
will be confidential and exculsively used by myself.

Regards,
Rob

https://docs.google.com/a/myport.ac.uk/forms/d/1ieNTkYMjlSLsr57oECu_mrNPpKC7LPkpQl50TyPztQY/edit

Student NEC research

Dear all,

Another student would like 5 minutes of your time, but please act quickly. In his own words.....

"I am currently studying a degree in Quantity surveying part-time at Northumbria University. As part of my final year I am currently undertaking a research project in the form of a dissertation.  I am looking to examine whether, through its use on projects, it is felt the NEC3 suite of contracts can better help deliver over other traditional forms of contract on defined objectives of; time certainty, cost certainty, quality, partnering and value for money.

I am particularly looking at the contracts use on Public Sector Works within the UK, where secondary data research has highlighted these over-arching objectives should be on the agenda of all project teams working within the public domain.

As highlighted above the research is looking at UK Public Sector works only but respondents are welcome from all users of the NEC3 whom have engaged with or work within the Public Sector in delivering Construction, Engineering, Health and Energy, Oil & Gas projects.

An online survey has been design to collect data, the link to which is included with this correspondence. I would be very grateful if you could share a link to my online survey on the NEC3 User Group forum as it would allow me to expand my data collection from its current limit of the North East of England.

The questionnaire should take approximately 5 minutes comprising of 10 questions involving single choice, multiple choice and matrix questions only. The questionnaire will close for responses at 18:00hrs on Monday the 17th of March, 2014.

In responding to the questionnaire, participants are agreeing that you have been informed of the purposes of this research and that your responses may be used for the purposes of this research only.

All responses will be held anonymously and in confidence.

I very much hope that you will give the time to assist in my research and would like to thank you in advance for sharing your experience in this area.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for your consideration on the matter."

Thanks,
Rob

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VYVJ2JC

Student NEC research

In the student's own words.....

The reason I'm contacting you is because I require assistance with my dissertation project I am currently undertaking at Glasgow Caledonian University and have emailed you as I feel your input would be extremely valuable. I would be grateful if I could borrow 10mins of your time to assist in my research.

Programme : BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
Dissertation Title :  The challenges faced in implementing NEC3’s proposed culture in today’s industry

I am currently an Honours Degree level student based in the Cumbernauld office for BBUS on the above programme and as part of my final year studies, I am required to undertake a Dissertation project.

I have tried to speak to as many people as I can before emailing this so as it comes as no surprise but unfortunately not been able to contact all. If I haven’t spoken with you directly before and sending you this email its due to someone recommending your name as someone who could have a valuable input into my research.

My chosen title is “The challenges faced in implementing NEC3’s proposed culture in today’s industry”, and I am writing to ask if you would be prepared to assist me with my research, this should take no more than 10 minutes of your time.
I would confirm that all information obtained as a result of the above will also be used solely for the purposes of fulfilling the dissertation criteria. Also, all respondents will remain anonymous and confidentiality of responses is guaranteed.

If you are able to assist me it would be greatly appreciated. I have tried to provide as much multiple choice answers as I can so it’s more convenient to finish the survey, but some of the answers will require some text input as the research will be based on people’s opinions of culture/NEC.

The closing date was 19/3/13 but seems to still be open.

Rob

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NEC3Culture

Student NEC research

Dear all,

Maybe the last help needed for students this week. In the student's own words.....

Hi

My Name is Noel Martin I am a master degree student in Queens University in Belfast in Northern Ireland.My course is called construction project management. I am carrying out research for my final thesis on public private partnerships (P3 projects) specifically the special purpose vehicles/ entity which have many sponsors that are created to carry out each specific projects. I have prepared a questionnaire relating to risk, relationships and finance it can be completed in around 7 minutes.

If you could take a few minutes to assist me in my research i would be very grateful.

Regards Noel martin
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHNWZlZVU1EzTDVTRWJhemJCQm5Pcmc6MQ

NEC student research

Dear all,

Another student survey to occupy your lunchtime if possible, this one on design management of fast track projects. In the student's own words.......

Dear Sir or Madam,

My name is Ahmed Rushdhie, and I am an MSc (construction project management) student at the University of Wolverhampton working under the supervision of Dr. Felix Hammond. As a part of my programme I am carrying out a study into the Design Management of Fast-Track project.

Completion of the attached questionnaire will take approximately 10 minutes, and all questions can be answered by following the simple instructions. Completion of the questionnaire is completely voluntary. All responses are anonymous, there are no correct or incorrect answers and respondents who take part will not be identifiable. If results of this study are published they will be a summary of all responses to ensure that your privacy is protected.

Should you choose to complete the questionnaire, once you finish it please click finish button to close questionnaire. By returning the questionnaire in this manner your anonymity is ensured, so please use no identifiable markings. Returning this questionnaire will be considered as your consent to participate in the survey.

Once completed a summary of results will be available at the conclusion of the academic year. If you wish to obtain a copy of these results, please provide your contact details. Please note that all data gathered for this research will be stored securely and destroyed after the dissertation has been submitted. My supervisor and I will be the only people who will have access to this data.

Thank you for taking time to consider this invitation and if you choose to participate in this research. I would like to extend my personal gratitude; your contribution is greatly appreciated.

Yours faithfully,

Ahmed Rushdhie.

http://www.esurveyspro.com/Survey.aspx?id=1b12460c-9b0c-4be6-a713-64e2cbe9e178

Student NEC research

Dear all,

Another student in need of 10 mins of your time please.....

My name is Shane Murphy and I am a Masters student in Queen's University, Belfast studying Construction and Project Management. I am currently carrying out a dissertation entitled "NEC Contracting and Proactive Project Management: A Critique of the Inclusion of Dispute Resolution Boards in lieu of Adjudication". I am currently at the questionnaire stage of the research project and I am looking for professionals views in order to get a broader perspective of the industry's perception on the topics. The questionnaire is a simple online submission based questionnaire which should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.
Regards,
Shane Murphy

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEt6Z2hKZDVFSlp1eTlRSFNlUWZSRlE6MQ

NEC student research

Dear all,

Another student survey if you could spare some time please, this one being iphone compatible so easy then......

Regards,
Rob

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NEC_vs_other_contracts

NEC Student Research

Hi all,
Another student is doing an NEC dissertation. In the student's own words...

Is the Compensation Event Process an effective means of managing the impact of change during construction projects?

I am completing structured research and I wish to collect qualitative through a survey questionnaire which will be used to form the basis of a dissertation for a Masters Degree in Construction Business & Project Management through the University of Ulster at Jordanstown. Inefficiencies within the Construction Industry are well documented and project failures, with cost and time overruns, continue to fuel the poor image of construction as a profession.

It is suggested that Change is inevitable on construction projects, and whilst change can interrupt the flow of work and cause time and cost overrun, change orders provide an essential mechanism for ensuring the client’s needs are satisfied throughout the project and to respond effectively to errors and/or omissions in design, site conditions, construction methods, the external environment and contract documents.

Therefore, the means by which change is managed is critical to project success, in terms of defining cost and time performance. The title of my study is:

‘A critical analysis of whether the NEC3 Compensation event process provides Project Managers with an effective means of managing the impact of change during construction projects’.

This research aims to establish whether the NEC3 Compensation Event process, in practice, is an effective means of evaluating the impact of change in construction projects.

Please click on the link below to register and complete the survey.

http://www.quenshassociates.com/survey/index.php?sid=41521&newtest=Y&lang=en

Student NEC research

Dear all,

Another student in need of a bit of your time. The student says....

"I am currently in my final year of an Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying in the School of the Built Environment at Heriot Watt University. For my dissertation, I have chosen the topic "Does the NEC3 Contract improve the Client and Contractor relationship"

As part of my research I require input from within the construction industry from those who have had practical experience in using this contract. I am writing to you to ask for the link below to my questionnaire to be forwarded onto anyone who would be appropriate to contribute their opinions.This will assist me in gathering the research required to allow me to comprehensively complete my dissertation."
Rob

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/63PMBP6

Student NEC research

Dear all,

You can all have long lunches today!

More student research, this student says...

I am currently an Honours level student at Glasgow Caledonian University studying Quantity Surveying. As part of my final year dissertation I am conducting a survey of people in the industry with practical experience of NEC3 projects. The title of my dissertation is 'Dispute Avoidance and NEC3; to what extent has use of the NEC3 contract reduced disputes?' The purpose of the survey is to gather information from NEC3 users on their experiences of how successful the contract is at reducing disputes.

Thank you,

Rob

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V7J8XXT

NEC student research

Another student looking for support with their research who says...

I am a student researching the role of the Project Manager on NEC contracts.

I would be most grateful if you could forward the link to my survey to the NEC Users' Group members.

Thank you.
Rob

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FQTPWJK

Student NEC research

Dear all,

Another student survey if you would please. This student  aims to determine the impact of the gain / pain share mechanism specifically, in contributing to value for money in NEC contracting. Depending on whether the user is basing their response on the use of Options A / B, or C / D, a slightly different survey route will become available. He then hopes to be able to compare and contrast, and discover the impact this incentive mechanism (and its absence) has on value for money.

Thank you.

Rob

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/73S3QPF

Student NEC research

Dear all,

Another survey to complete on your next tea break if you would be so kind.

The title is ......"Does the NEC help the project manager to act as a competent project manager?"

And the student says "The NEC (www.neccontract.com ) is advertised as a project management tool - but does it work? As part of my dissertation for an MSc in Project Management, I would be grateful if you could spend 5 minutes of your time to complete a short survey on the above topic. I hope to share my findings within the NEC and APM communities.

Many thanks
Ignacio Herrero
Graduate Engineer and Project Manager"
www.surveymonkey.com/s/ignacioherrero

Thank you,
Rob

Student NEC research

Dear all,

More student research on NEC3 Contracts for you to contribute to. The student is currently studying for an undergraduate honours degree in Quantity Surveying at Glasgow Caledonian University.
 

The topic of his research is “Investigating the Use of, and Effectiveness of the NEC3 Contract and its Secondary/Optional Clauses” and the main purpose of the dissertation is to investigate the relevant selection of certain secondary and optional clauses for inclusion in contracts procured using the NEC3 form of contract and to question whether or not a lack of knowledge of these clauses in the industry actually leads to the inclusion of clauses which have no implications on the project whatsoever?

The student says he seeks to observe the current industry opinion on these clauses and the relevance of their use therefore, it would be greatly appreciated if you could take the time to assist him in his research by completing this questionnaire - your knowledge, experience and opinions on the NEC3 Contract will prove invaluable.

 

Many thanks in advance,

Rob (& the student of course!)

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2LX6MKY

Student NEC research

Dear all,

We have a request from an undergraduate collating NEC3 research and data for his dissertation, if you would like to take part and complete his survey it would be very much appreciated.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2LX6MKY

Thanks,

Rob

NEC questionnaire

Dear all,

Two senior lecturers in civil engineering at Leeds Metropolitan University have put together this questionnaire to research your experience of using NEC compared to other forms of contract. Your input would be most gratefully received.

Rob

NEC student dissertation

Dear all,

Another student survey if you have a few minutes to spare please. In the student's own words....

I am undertaking a Masters' Degree in Surveying (Quantity Surveying and Construction Management route) at the College of Estate Management as part of my final dissertation and the Sir Ian Dixon Award for the Chartered Institute of Building; I am researching the question of whether the NEC3 contract has met its aim in delivering client satisfaction.

I am trying to understand and describe what client satisfaction looks like to a wide selection of major clients that use the NEC3 contracts.

I would be grateful if you would kindly complete the attached questionnaire. All information given will be treated with strict confidence and I will be happy to share a copy of the summary of results.

Thanks,

Rob

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=M5kN9_2fqwOn4_2b9x_2fBc97aHQ_3d_3d