Architectural, Engineering, Surveying and Mapping Services Price Report

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Purpose

The purpose of this survey is to measure the price change of architectural, engineering and related services on a quarterly basis.

Additional information

The data collected in this survey will be used to produce indexes that measure changes in the prices of the various services offered by the industry. These data will help to improve statistical estimates of volume of activity and productivity for the architectural, engineering, surveying and mapping services industry. Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

Authority

Collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19

Confidentiality

Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any information it collects which could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent or as permitted by the Statistics Act. Statistics Canada will use the information from this survey for statistical purposes.

Contract availability

Contract availability - Question identifier:1.

According to our records, you previously reported the following contract. Is this contract still representative of your primary business activity?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Direct labour fees

Direct labour fees - Question identifier:2.

On January 15, 2015 these values were reported for 123456789. Please confirm that the direct labour description, hours (or units), charge-out rates and totals are correct. Do not make corrections to these historical data, unless they contain errors.

  • 1: Total overhead
  • 2: Total profit

Includes Overhead and Profit - Historical

Includes Overhead and Profit - Historical - Question identifier:3

Do these charge-out rates include overhead and profit?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Overhead and Profit

Overhead and Profit - Question identifier:4

On January 15, 2015, these values of overhead and profit were reported for 123456789. Please confirm that these values are correct. Do not make corrections to these historical data, unless they contain errors.

  • 1: Total overhead
  • 2: Total profit

Reimbursable expenses

Reimbursable expenses - Question identifier:5

On January 15, 2015, these values were reported for reimbursable expenses. Please confirm that these values are correct. Do not make corrections to these historical data, unless they contain errors.

  • 1: Reimbursable expense description
  • 2: CAN$

Summary of fees

Summary of fees - Question identifier:6

This is a summary of your total fees for 12345678 on January 15, 2015.

Direct labour fees - Current

Direct labour fees - Current - Question identifier:7

For each level of direct labour, please provide estimates for the hours (or units) and charge-out rate that would be charged for 12345678 on April 15, 2015.

  • 1: Direct labour description
  • 2: Hours (or units)
  • 3: Charge-out rate

Includes Overhead and Profit - Current

Includes Overhead and Profit - Current - Question identifier:8

Do these charge-out rates include overhead and profit?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Overhead and Profit - Current

Overhead and Profit - Current - Question identifier:9

Please provide estimates for the total overhead and profit that would be applied to 12345678 on April 15, 2015.

  • 1: Total overhead
  • 2: Total profit

Reimbursable expenses - Current

Reimbursable expenses - Current - Question identifier:10

Please provide estimates for the reimbursable expenses that would be charged for contract 12345678 on April 15, 2015.

  • 1: Reimbursable expense description
  • 2: CAN$

Summary of Fees - Current

This is a summary of total fees for contract 12345678 on April 15, 2015.

Reason for price change

Reason for price change - Question identifier:12

Please indicate the reason(s) for total fee change, if applicable. Select all that apply.

  • 1: Change in salaries
  • 2: Change in regulatory requirements in the industry
  • 3: Change in market demand
  • 4: Change in productivity
  • 5: Change in competitive environment
  • 6: Change in total fee due to weather conditions
  • 7: Other changes or events — specify:

Contract availability - No

Contract availability - No - Question identifier:13

Why was this contract not representative on April 15, 2015?

  • 1: These services are no longer offered by this firm
  • 2: No demand for these services
  • 3: Out of business or ceased operations
  • 4: Other reason — specify:

Contract Availability - New Contract

Contract Availability - New Contract - Question identifier:14

Can you provide pricing for another contract in TestPreBusinessActivity?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Contract description

Contract description - Question identifier:15

Please provide the following information for a contract in TestPreBusinessActivity

  • 1: Contract identifier
  • 2: Type of client and Client sector
  • 3: Contract agreement date
  • 4: Project duration
  • 5: Project description
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