Survey of the Built-Environment Professions in the Commonwealth 1. Introduction
This survey is being undertaken jointly by the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA), The Commonwealth Association of Engineers (CEC), the Commonwealth Association of Planners (CAP) and the Commonwealth Association of Surveyors and Land Economy (CASLE) amongst member and non-member organisations which represent the principal built-environment professions in the Commonwealth. Its purpose is to assess the capacity of the profession to respond to the challenges and opportunities presented by issues such as climate change and increasing urbanisation, and to engage with the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The information collected, and subsequent analysis, will be disseminated to all member and non-member organisations in order to help advance the professions in the Commonwealth. The timing of the survey coincides with the 70th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth and reflects this year’s theme of ‘A Connected Commonwealth’. The results of the survey will be presented at the Word Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi and also at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Rwanda in June 2020. The survey comprises the following sections: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Introduction The Chamber, Institute, Association The Profession Professional Practice Education and Training The Market Government Context Challenges and Opportunities Respondent Details
We’d be grateful if you would complete as many questions as you can. Thank you for your participation in this important undertaking. Introductory Questions The following introductory questions are designed to ensure that the remainder of the survey responds to your professional discipline, your organisation and your country. These questions are marked with an asterisk (*) and an answer must be provided for each. Please be sure to answer them accurately: * 1.1 Which of the following professions does your organisation represent? Architectural
Engineering
Planning
Surveying
Other (please specify)...
* 1.2 Which of the following is your organisation a member of?
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