Scope for Improvement 2008 BACKGROUND In 2006 Blake Dawson undertook, in conjunction with the Australian Constructors Association, an industry wide study focusing on project pressure points throughout the Australian construction/infrastructure industry. The report, based on the findings of that study, was launched nationally in April 2006 and titled ‘Scope for Improvement’. That study surveyed over $20 billion worth of projects in the 3 year preceding period covering all industry sectors and from a multiple stakeholder perspective. A key finding of the report was that inadequate scoping of projects leads to major pressure points and delays and disputes in projects. PURPOSE OF 2008 RESEARCH In conjunction with the Australian Constructors Association and Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, Blake Dawson is conducting further research to delve deeper into the specific finding of the Scope for Improvement 2006 report that many projects are inadequately scoped. As with Scope for Improvement 2006, the research findings will be compiled in a report assisting all industry participants in better developing project scope and improving the implementation and outcomes of their future projects. This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Please note that this survey will "time-out" if left inactive for more than 90 minutes and that your answers will not be saved until you click the "submit" button on the last page. You may change your answers at any time before you click the "submit" button by clicking "back" and amending your answers as required. Your answers will only be used for the purposes of this survey and will not be identified as the official response of the organisation for which you work. If you have any questions, please contact Benitta Nissen by telephone on (02) 9258 5673 or email at benitta.nissen@blakedawson.com