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Hi, I’m completing my dissertation at the University of Wolverhampton, the topic I am researching is the potential benefits, challenges and limitations drones present in the construction industry. I would be grateful if you took a couple minutes of your times complete this questionnaire.
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Question 1.
How many years have you worked at your company?
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
5 to 10 years
10 +
2.
Question 2.
What is the biggest size project that you worked on?
Up to 1 million
1 to 5 million
5 to 15 million
15 to 30 million
30 to 50 million
50 to 100 million
100+
3.
Question 3.
Are you aware that there is many usage for drones in the construction industry?
Yes
No
4.
Question 4.
Do you agree that the construction industry is moving towards the digital age?
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
5.
Question 5.
Has your company ever used or have considered using a drone?
Yes
No
6.
Question 6.
If yes, how effective did the drone perform in these areas, if no, how well do you think it will perform in these areas?
Land surveying
Mapping
Aerial photos
Progress monitoring
3D modelling
Inspections
maintenance
Thermal imagery
volumetric imaging
Overlay CAD drawings
very good
Land surveying
Mapping
Aerial photos
Progress monitoring
3D modelling
Inspections
maintenance
Thermal imagery
volumetric imaging
Overlay CAD drawings
satisfactory
Land surveying
Mapping
Aerial photos
Progress monitoring
3D modelling
Inspections
maintenance
Thermal imagery
volumetric imaging
Overlay CAD drawings
good
Land surveying
Mapping
Aerial photos
Progress monitoring
3D modelling
Inspections
maintenance
Thermal imagery
volumetric imaging
Overlay CAD drawings
bad
Land surveying
Mapping
Aerial photos
Progress monitoring
3D modelling
Inspections
maintenance
Thermal imagery
volumetric imaging
Overlay CAD drawings
very bad
Land surveying
Mapping
Aerial photos
Progress monitoring
3D modelling
Inspections
maintenance
Thermal imagery
volumetric imaging
Overlay CAD drawings
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Question 7.
Do you think that using drones on construction projects would save your company money?
Yes
No
8.
Question 8.
Do you think that using drones to survey land could save time rather than using traditional surveying methods?
Yes
No
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Question 9.
Which areas do you think your company would benefit from if it purchased a drone for projects?
Time savings
Costs savings
Safety
Management
Quality data
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Question 10.
Do you think that your company would invest the time and money to train staff to use drones?
Yes
No
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Question 11.
Would insuring a drones and operator put your company off purchasing one?
Yes
no
12.
Question 12.
Do you think drones will replace jobs in the construction industry?
Yes
NO
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Question 13.
Would more regulations restrict to use of drones in the construction industry?
Yes
No
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Question 14.
What areas do you think the government need to work more on to make drones a viable option in the industry? (Tick that applies)
A more detailed drone code
competent training
Qualifications
More privacy laws
Risk management database
More industry guidance
tougher flying restrictions
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Question 15.
Do you agree that there should be a data base for drone pilots to get permission to fly a drones that are subjected to their flight path?
Yes
No