Small-Firm Industry Survey

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What Services does your Engineering Firm provide?* This field is required.Select All That Apply
Agricultural/Biological
Architectural
Civil - General
Computer/Communications/Systems
Construction Management
Electrical
Environmental
Fire/Earthquake/Hazards/Safety
Forensic
Geotechnical
Hydrology/Hydrogeology
Industrial
Land Development
Marine & Coastal
Mechanical
Mining/Materials
Nuclear/Petroleum/Energy
Planning
Structural
Surveying/GIS/Mapping
Transportation
Water/Wastewater
N/A
Other
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How many employees does your firm currently have?* This field is required.Include All (full-time, part-time, and non-engineering employees
1-5
6-10
11-20
21-50
51+
3
Where is your firm located in North Carolina?* This field is required.Enter the city/town of any current firm locations in NC
City | Town | Region
4
What are the biggest challenges your firm is currently facing?* This field is required.Select All That Apply
Recruiting and retaining qualified staff
Competing for projects
Marketing and Business Development
Managing workload peaks and slowdowns
Training and Professional Development
Meeting regulatory or licensing requirements
Technology/software needs
Accessing resources or industry information
Other
5
If you could receive support in one major area to help your firm grow, what would it be?* This field is required.Short Answer
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Small
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How difficult is it for your firm to stay informed about changes in regulations, guidelines, and best practices?* This field is required.
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Neutral
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
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What topics would be most valuable for future training or learning opportunities?* This field is required.Select All That Apply
Project management
Business development and marketing
Financial management for small firms
HR and staffing strategies
Contracts, risk, and liability
Technical training
Software/technology training
Client relations and communication
Regulatory updates (NCDOT, NCDENR, FAA, local municipalities)
Other
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What format do you prefer for training or information sharing?* This field is required.Select One
In-person workshops
Virtual webinars
On-demand recordings
Written guides and templates
Peer roundtable discussions
9
How frequently would your firm participate in shared learning opportunities?* This field is required.Select One
Monthly
Quarterly
Twice a year
Once a year
Only when needed
10
Would your firm be interested in connecting with other small engineering firms for shared insights, teaming opportunities, or collaboration?* This field is required.
Please Select
Please Select
Yes
No
Maybe
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What types of collaborative opportunities interest you the most?* This field is required.Select All That Apply
Teaming for large projects
Sharing workload during peak demand
Joint training or knowledge-sharing sessions
Mentorship between firms
Group purchasing or resource sharing
Regulatory/policy discussions
Other
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What topics or issues would you like this initiative to address in future meetings, workshops, or communications?* This field is required.Long Answer (be descriptive if possible)
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Is there anything else you’d like to share about the needs of small engineering firms in North Carolina?* This field is required.Long Answer (type none if you have no current needs)
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Small
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