NPCA Specifier Survey

1. How did you find out about this survey?

Guide Specification CD
NPCA Web Site
 Plant Certification CD
Word of Mouth

2. Which of the following products do you buy or specify? Please check all that apply:

Water & Wastewater

Septic Tanks or on-site sewage systems

Water tanks or cisterns

Grease or oil Interceptors

 Other water and wastewater products

Utility, Industrial and Communications

Utility vaults

Utility buildings

Telecommunication structures

Fuel containment structures

Railroad crossings

Other utility, industrial & communications      products

Transportation

Median barrier

Retaining wall

Sound barrier

 Other transportation products

Building, Housing, Landscape and Specialty

Wall Panels

Steps

Basement and foundation walls

Landscape products

Basement entries

Other building, housing, landscape and      specialty products

Sanitary and Stormwater

Manholes

Drainage pipe

Catch basins

Other sanitary and stormwater products

Box culverts



3. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements (1="strongly disagree," 10="strongly agree")

a) Precast concrete products provide a higher quality concrete mixture than poured in place concrete
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b) Precast concrete products save time on the site compared to poured in place concrete
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c) Precast concrete products have a better appearance and finish than poured in place concrete
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d) Precast concrete products have more accurate steel reinforcement placement than poured in place concrete
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e) Precast concrete products are a better value than alternative products
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f) Precast concrete products offer better tolerances than poured in place concrete
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g) Precast concrete products have more consistent quality than poured in place concrete
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h) Precast concrete products meet your design specifications
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i) Precast concrete products meet specifications stipulated under local building codes
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j) Precast concrete products are delivered on schedule
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k) Precast concrete products are a good substitute for poured in place concrete
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l) Precast concrete manufacturer’s representatives offer helpful technical assistance
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4. In cases where precast concrete, poured in place concrete or a non-concrete product would all meet your needs, which would you be most likely to select?

Precast concrete Poured concrete Non-concrete Do not know

5. Do you think there are advantages to using precast concrete products?

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6. Do you think there are disadvantages to using precast concrete products?

Yes No


7. What is your primary role in your organization?

 Specifier
Installer, builder or contractor
Owner
Developer

8. How many employees are there in your location?

9. Would you be interested in hosting a "brown bag" seminar regarding precast concrete products?

Yes No

10. Would you be willing to participate in a focus group to further discuss the products you use or specify, if your travel expenses were paid?

Yes No

11. Would you be interested in receiving a free subscription for Precast Solutions magazine, published specifically for specifiers regarding applications for precast concrete products?

Yes No

12. If you answered yes to questions 9, 10 or 11, please supply us with the information listed below so we can contact you:

Name
Title
Company
Address
City
State
Zip
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Preferred method of communication

13. Was the Guide Specification CD-ROM useful to you?

Yes No Didn't use

14. What improvements would make the CD-Rom more valuable for you?


15. Would you be interested in receiving information about NPCA's Plant Certification/Quality Assurance Program?

Yes No