QUESTIONNAIRE

Organization name:

Name:

Designation

Department

Address:

Phone:Fax:

E-mail: Internet:

Are you familiar with LSTK Projects undertaken by EIL

Yes No

LSTK Project means carrying out the work

(a) only designing of the project

(b) only execution of the project

(c) both a & b

Under which following conditions LSTK Projects are most suited?

Things are well known ahead of time ( e.g. a compressor package)

Things are well defined and many people understand what the terms mean

Can be quantified

Can be measured, demonstrated

Usually more commodity type than engineered type

No “ Change Orders” are anticipated

Owners use LSTK Projects to limit their exposure to

Cost Overruns

Time Overruns

Indicate the main kind of activity carried out by this enterprise (tick one box only)

Site Preparation

Construction of single and double-storey buildings

Construction of other buildings

Construction of civil engineering structures

What are the problems being faced by you in LSTK Projects?

Cost Over runsTime Over runsLack of FinanceUnskilled LabourHigh taxesOthers

Why normally Projects in EIL have cost & time over – runs?

Late DecisionsOld TechnologyTaxesOne sided contractHigher Interest ratesOthers

How in your opinion these over – runs can be contained?

Trained manpowerPrompt PaymentsFinance at Lower Interest RateNew TechnologyEquipment PoolLow Import DutiesPrompt Decisions

Has the economic downturn affected business?

Yes No

If yes than how & how much

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What are the key areas of concern during slowdown?

Ongoing Projects

Working capital/Funding

Sales of Completed Projects

Availability of raw material

Project Delays & Cost

What Steps Have Been Taken to Deal with the Situation?

Cost Cutting Measures

Improvement on Project Process

Re-planning & Re-scheduling of Projects

Capital Generation through alternate source

Bid for new projects

What Effects Do You Expect for 2009, and When Do You Expect Recovery?

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What are you doing in facing the challenges of these tough times, especially in

looking to the future?

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Do you expect business your business to expand in 2009? What do you expect to

happen to billings in 2009?

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How long it will last and what kind of recovery do you expect?

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How competitive, in your opinion Indian Industry involved in LSTK Projects is?

Not CompetitiveCompetitiveNo response

How do you think the quality could be improved?

New TechnologyTrained ManpowerWorkable RatesPrompt payments

How do you finance the projects?

Self financingMobilisation Advance

How important do you feel education and training of manpower is important for construction?

Training is mustTraining is importantNo responseFor specific jobs

Do you think India is competitive in terms of technology? If not, how India can improve technological competence.

Finance at cheaper ratesPrompt PaymentsBring in New TechnologyEmphasis on Manpower

What in your opinion is the future of the Indian Industry in LSTK Projects?

Big scope for expansionHuge investmentsImport of New TechnologyEncourage Private SectorIntroduction of BOT, BOO