Every engineering team deals with repetitive tasks, manual steps, and processes that take more time than they should. This is normal. Your input here will directly shape what tools and training we invest in next, and we will share the results with the whole team.
You are the expert in your own work. There are no wrong answers. This takes about 5 minutes.
Section 1: About You
Help us understand the different perspectives across the team.
Your name
What is your role?
Which tools do you use regularly? (select all that apply)
Any other tools we have missed?
Section 2: Workflow Challenges
Think about your recent projects. Where do the most problems occur?
Which of these cause the most problems? (select all that apply)
What takes more time than it should, or causes you to redo work?
Section 3: Where Your Time Goes
Think about a recent typical project. Drag each bar to show roughly how much time you spend on each activity, then click "Calculate" to convert to percentages.
Engineering
0%
Modelling
0%
Data handling
0%
Reports
0%
Drawings
0%
Checking
0%
Rework
0%
Admin
0%
Total: 0%
Drag each bar to set a rough estimate, then click Calculate
Modelling — setting up and running models, calculations
Data handling — moving or reformatting data between tools
Reports — writing, formatting, updating reports
Drawings — producing or updating drawings
Checking — QA, verification, review
Rework — redoing work due to errors, changes, or revisions
Admin — meetings, emails, coordination, searching for files
Section 4: Automation
If you could automate or simplify one part of your workflow, what would it be?Think about tasks that are repetitive, rule-based, or take more time than they should.
Have you built any tools, templates, or shortcuts that help you work more efficiently?For example: a calculation spreadsheet, a CAD template, a file naming convention, a checklist, a macro.
Would you be willing to share your tools or templates with others, or collaborate on improving them?For example: sharing a useful spreadsheet, working with a colleague to improve a template, or helping test a new tool.
Which statement best describes your approach to new tools or technology?All of these are valid professional approaches.
What do you see as the main barriers to automation in your work?For example: lack of time, unfamiliar tools, no clear starting point, processes that change too often, or anything else.
Any other thoughts on automation or tools?
Section 5: How Easily Are Issues Caught?
Different types of issues are easier or harder to detect. Move the slider for each item that is relevant to your work — leave the rest as they are.
Detection difficulty
1
Easy to catch — usually noticed immediately
5
Sometimes caught during checking or verification
10
Very difficult to catch — may not be found until construction or client review
An input parameter in a calculation or model is not correct
Easy-Hard
Data from a previous revision or outdated source is used
Easy-Hard
Report text or tables do not match the actual calculation results
Easy-Hard
Drawing annotations or schedules do not match the current design
Easy-Hard
A design change is not carried through to all related deliverables
Easy-Hard
A formula or method in a spreadsheet contains an error
Easy-Hard
Our work is based on another discipline's inputs that have since changed
Easy-Hard
A critical asset or property affected by flooding is not identified until late in the project
Easy-Hard
Section 6: Training and Involvement
Even if you have some experience with these areas, select any where more training would be useful.
What kind of training would be most useful for your work? (select all that apply)
How would you prefer to learn?
How would you like to be involved in this project?Select all that apply — all of these are valuable contributions.
Is there anything else you would like to add?Optional — any topic, any format.
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