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QUESTIONNAIRE

Dear respondent I’am T.SHARMILA studying M.E (Construction Engineering & Management) at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Tamilnadu. I would like to conduct the survey on "Study on improving project productivity with modular construction."

This study is purely considered for academic purpose. The data furnished by you will not be disclosed nor quoted anywhere in my research. If you need any findings of the study kindly send your question to my mail id – sharmila_royalcivil2007@yahoo.com. I will send the findings of my research. Mobile:9488394118

Thank you for spending your valuable time.

SECTION A : COMPANY AND RESPONDENT PROFILE

Kindly experss your views about following statement by fill in blank or tick mark in box or select the circle as shown below.

Organization/ Company Name

Name of Respondent

Job category

Engineers Owners Architects General contractors Sub contractors Suppliers

Age (in years)

< 29 30- 39 40-49 > 49

Your experiance in construction field (in years)

< 2 2 -5 6 - 10 11 - 15 > 15

Type of projects under taken by your company

Housing projects Public utility Project Industrial projects Others (Specify if any)

Your company’s annual project value (in crores)

< 10 10-50 51-100 >100

Is company's production is increased using modular (prefabricated) construction

Yes No

If No, suggest your reasons

Kindly experss your views about following statement by select the circle as shown below.

1. Reduced adaptability to design changes:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Average	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Difficult in connecting precast members with foundation
Satisfaction of client needs with existing modular design
Satisfaction of client needs based on their views
Out dated and Confusing earthquake zoning rules
Extension of construction are restricted
Design sequence in procurement, fabrication, transportation, handling and erection of modular units
Design Complexity in communicating and change of drawing formats in execution stage
Special attention for Tolerances of connections of modular units
Need for module Stability in transport and in situ

2. Need for additional materials during construction:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Average	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
More and larger bracings for structural members at On site Connections
Need of additional material to maintain structural integrity

3. Need for Additional Construction Effort in modular plant:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Average	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Lack of understanding in fabrication unit
Skilled Labor force in modular fabrication
Management in Material and equipment
Higher concentration in Scheduling to complete in time
Fabrication and assembly sequence
Maintaining accessibility within module
Higher efforts in Transportation, handling and erection

4. Planning during erection:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Average	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Module planning
Fabrication and Transportation Planning
Site planning
Safety in extreme Weathering condition

5. Need for Additional Coordination of Activities:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Average	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Coordination in Transportation, Handling and erection
Movement of module through public land and water
Movement of module through private land and water
Equipment break down
Loss of time and money during break down
Quality control

6. Increased Cost during erection:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Average	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Separate cost in Transportation and shipping cost
Fabrication cost
Installation cost
Separate cost for digging and foundation pouring
The costs and transportation difficulties greatly affect for building sites farther distance

7. Increased risk in execution:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Average	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Obtaining a construction loan
Utilizing Non-qualified Engineer and construction firms
Module loss/ Module damage during transport
Improper Project management
Problems with Fabrication shops
Engineering and procurement problems
Risk in working with erection of module

8. What is your opinion about the future use of modular construction in the Construction field?

Very High High Moderate Low Very low

SECTION B : PRODUCTIVITY FACTORS