Construction Management Survey

The objective of this survey is to assess the current demand for individuals who are foreign trained professionals with the skills and knowledge to work as construction managers. Information provided by your organization will be kept strictly confidential and will only be used by George Brown to determine the program outcomes for the Construction Management Ontartio Graduate Certificate Program. Note: "CM" in this survey refers to individuals working as site managers, superintendents, estimators, construction project managers.
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  1. Which of the following classifactions best describes your organization? (Please select ONE)
    Architecture
    Consulting
    Engineering
    General Contracting
    Home Builder
    Inspecting
    Manufacturer
    Trade Contracting
    Other


  1. How many employees are currently employed by your organization?
    1-100
    100-200
    200-400
    400-


  1. How many of these employees work as CMs?
    1-10
    10-30
    30-50
    50-


  1. Based on your company's plans for future growth and anticipated human resources needs, when might you hire new CMs?
    ongoing
    within 6 months
    6 months - 1 year
    1 - 2 years


  1. Will any of these CMs be hired to replace those who are expected to retire in the next 6 months to two years?
    Yes
    No


  1. What type of experoence are yo looking for?
    Canadian 3-5 years
    International 3-5 years


  1. If you were to hire a CM today, what type of educational qualifications/training will you require him/her to have? (Please check all that apply)
    Apprenticeship training
    Professional certification (ie. Gold Seal; P.Eng; Arch; PQS)
    College education
    Undergraduate degree
    Graduate degree
    International Engineering
    International Architect
    International Quantity Surveyor
    Don't know/NA


  1. Have you hired internationally educated professionals as CMs?
    yes
    no
    don't know


  1. What are the barriers to hiring landed immigrants (who are internationally educated professionals)?


  1. What are the barriers, if any to hiring internationally educated professionals? (Please check all that apply)
    lack of formal Canadian training or education
    lack of Canadian work related experience
    lack of Canadian communication skills
    lack of Canadian specialization


  1. Based on the following table, please indicate the level of priority we should give to each of the following skills/knowledge when designing this post-graduate certificate.
    business & contract law
    civil and/or structural design
    client relationship management
    communications verbal/written
    construction engineering
    constructability
    construction surveying
    contract delivery method
    coordination of consultants and trades
    cost control and budget management
    environmental management
    ethical practice
    evaluation of methods, materials and equipment
    estimating and quantity surveying
    finance and economics
    human resources management
    information technology
    logistics (transp., storage, etc.)
    mechanical and electrical design
    planning and scheduling
    plans interpretation
    project administration management
    project data analysis
    quality assurance systems
    records management
    risk management
    safety and compliance
    site development
    wood frame construction
    inspecting
    interning
    co-op placement
    job shadow
    placement


  1. Would you be willing to participate in a personal interview to explore this survey further, if yes please provide contact information below.





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