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What
Services
does your Engineering Firm provide?
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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?
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Include All (full-time, part-time, and non-engineering employees
1-5
6-10
11-20
21-50
51+
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Where is your
firm located
in North Carolina?
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City | Town | Region
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What are the
biggest challenges
your firm is currently facing?
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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
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If you could receive support in
one major area
to help your firm grow, what would it be?
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How difficult is it for your firm to
stay informed
about changes in regulations, guidelines, and best practices?
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Somewhat Difficult
Neutral
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
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What topics would be
most valuable
for future training or learning opportunities?
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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)
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What format do
you prefer
for training or information sharing?
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In-person workshops
Virtual webinars
On-demand recordings
Written guides and templates
Peer roundtable discussions
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How frequently would
your firm participate
in shared learning opportunities?
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Monthly
Quarterly
Twice a year
Once a year
Only when needed
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Would your firm be
interested in connecting
with other small engineering firms for shared insights, teaming opportunities, or collaboration?
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Yes
No
Maybe
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No
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What types of collaborative opportunities
interest you
the most?
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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?
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Is there anything else you’d like to share about the needs of
small engineering firms
in North Carolina?
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