PhD student survey on co-operation

Dear all,

If you get chance please have a look at this survey. In the researcher's own words....

I retired last year after decades in contracts and commercial work and I am working on a PhD at Leicester University and part of the work involves a survey of experienced contract professionals , contract and project managers , procurement people and legal professionals on the role of cooperation in contract management. It would be very helpful if you could complete the survey and if you were able to find colleagues in the right discipline to do so too. The survey will be open for some time to come so this is not an urgent request.

 

The link to the survey is below and the survey should take around 20-30 minutes to do according to feedback from the pilot and from participants. I hope you find it interesting and if you’d like to hear my overall findings please let me know.

 

Regards

 

Haward

 

C Haward Soper

 

https://leicester.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/contract-conflict-contract-management-and-co-operation

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 NEC research

Dear all,

Another student doing a dissertation on NEC. In his own words....

As part of my up and coming university dissertation I am to construct and issue a survey relating to my chosen topic.

Chosen topic:  PARTNERING WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY – ARE THEY COMPATIBLE?

Can I ask you to answer the 10 questions by following the link below (should only take 5 minutes);

Thanking you in advance.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZJKVLN2

Student NEC dissertation

Dear all,

Another 5 mins of your time please for this student's research. In his own words....

I am presently completing a MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution and would appreciate if you and any of your colleagues with experience of the ECC C would complete my survey.

 

The questionnaire aims to capture the opinions of construction professional experienced within the use of the ECC Option C form of contract and the research seeks to establish ‘if in administering disallowed costs under ECC Option C, the Project Manager is in danger of breaching the required spirit of mutual trust and co-operation’.

 

The survey will only take 5 minutes to complete and all  responses provided will be combined and analysed collectively to ensure no one contribution is identifiable, therefore ensuring the anonymity of the participant and their organisation

 

Many thanks for your assistance and time.

 

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

 

 

 

Student NEC dissertation

Dear all, more student research if you'd be so kind. In the student's own words......

As part of my up and coming university dissertation I am to construct and issue a survey relating to my chosen topic.

 

Chosen topic:  ‘AN ANALYSIS ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CHANGE’  

 

Can I ask you to answer the 10 questions by following the link below (should only take 5 minutes).

 

Thanking you in advance.

 

Kind regards,

 

Jamie Budgen

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XM5PYFW

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 dissertation

Dear all,

Hopefully you've 10mins this lunchtime to spend completing this research on z clauses. The student says......

If you could take the time to respond to this Survey I would be extremely grateful. The aim of this survey is to expand upon the issues identified both in the pilot survey and literature review and hopefully generate a really detailed piece of research on the subject matter. The Survey contains 66 mutilple choice questions and should take about 20 minutes to answer. All responses will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of this research. Thank you, for taking the time to complete this questionnaire and for all your help on this research topic

Rob

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

Student NEC dissertation

Dear all,

Another student's questionnaire for you to complete at lunchtime if that's ok! In his own words....

"I am currently completing my MSc via Leeds Met the final part of which is my dissertation. I am going to do it on NEC3 and in particular bespoke Z Clauses. I have prepared a questionnaire which I am struggling to get responses to. Would you mind having a look at it and possibly completing it. Also if there is anyone you know suitable to complete it please forward it on. All in all it should make a good piece of research particularly as I feel Z clauses do not help or improve NEC3 in many instances."

Thanks in advance,
Rob

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TTG2YPR

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 research on NEC3

Dear all,

A student is working on a dissertation entitled ‘Is The Philosophy of the NEC3 Form of Contract That of a Truly Collaborative Contract’.

The basis of his review on this subject is:
1. To evaluate and analyse the strategic, high-level procurement objectives of the UK Government;
2. Review 3 key reports into the state of construction (Rethinking Construction, Constructing the Team and Never Waste a Good Crisis);
3. Undertake primary data gathering research via a survey of people on NEC3 projects;
4. Identify whether the widely endorsed NEC3 contract is truly a collaborative contract.

In an effort to garner the true opinions of individuals with experience on projects where the NEC3 contract is or has been in use (item 3 above), he has pulled together a quick online survey (link below), which he would be very grateful if you could distribute kindly complete. This will form an integral part of his data from which he will attempt to draw conclusions and recommendations. All responses are completely anonymous and so all responses to the survey should be as honest and open as possible in order for an accurate analysis to be carried out. There are a total of 32 questions, 6 of which are optional text based responses, and the survey itself should hopefully take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

Thank you in advance for your assistance, the survey will remain open for 3 weeks.
Rob

http://freeonlinesurveys.com/s.asp?sid=onl1yyh87xceprb407231

Student NEC research

Please find below a survey monkey link from Peter Higgins who is in his final year studying Quantity Surveying at the University of Ulster. If you could please take the time to complete Peter’s questionnaire to assist him with his studies, this would be most appreciated.

 

Rob

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YN9FNQT

Student NEC research

Steven Foster is studying Quantity Surveying at the University of Ulster and the title of his research is ‘Does using the NEC3 contract reduce disputes within the construction industry?'

Please spare 10 mins for him...

http://www.smart-survey.co.uk/s/70385JCFLW

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