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Wireless Estimator continually conducts online polls.
The results of the current poll are:

My most serious error on a bid was due to:

Current poll responses [319 responses]:

32.29% - Lack of knowledge

8.78% - A vendor's error

9.72% - Inserting a known price incorrectly

49.22% - Poor specifications

Previous Poll Results are also available:
When estimating, what area would you like more information about?

When estimating, what area would you like more information about?
Poll responses [101 responses]:
14.85%	- Site Development
10.89%	- Electrical
16.83%	- Foundations
22.77%	- Antennas & Lines
34.65%	- Tower Erection

The last injury accident that your company had involved an employee with tenure of:

The last injury accident that your company had involved an employee with tenure of:
Poll responses [158 responses]:
33.54%	- 0 through 6 Months
24.05%	- 7 Months to 1 Year
25.32%	- 1 through 5 Years
9.49%	- 6 through 10 Years
7.59%	- Over 10 Years

As a general contractor, what is the most common area that you lose money in during multiple projects?

As a general contractor, what is the most common area that you lose money in during multiple projects?
Poll responses [409 responses]:
29.83%	- Site Development
11.25%	- Electrical Installation
14.43%	- Foundation Installation
23.23%	- Tower Erection
21.27%	- Antenna & Line Installation

What is the primary reason why a tower contractor's business might fail?

What is the primary reason why a tower contractor's business might fail?
Poll responses [434 responses]:
36.41%	- Inadequate management skills
10.6%	- Inadequate funding
17.74%	- Poor quality of work
15.21%	- Non-payment by clients
20.05%	- Unrealistic competitive pricing

Although pricing and immediate delivery are primary concerns, as a contractor when ordering tower components, what is your most frequent consideration?

Although pricing and immediate delivery are primary concerns, as a contractor when ordering tower components, what is your most frequent consideration?
Poll responses [267 responses]:
59.18%	- Ease of installation
15.36%	- Customer service
25.47%	- Product quality

What tower company has the best site locator program allowing for ease of use and updated content?

What tower company has the best site locator program allowing for ease of use and updated content?
Poll responses [458 responses]:
24.89%	- American Tower Corporation
27.29%	- Crown Castle International
10.92%	- Global Signal
24.45%	- SBA Communications
12.45%	- AAT Communications

How many years have you been in the wireless industry?

How many years have you been in the wireless industry?
Poll responses [247 responses]:
17%	- 1 year or less
16.19%	- 1-3 years
24.29%	- 3-8 years
23.08%	- 8-15 years
19.43%	- 15 years or more

How many people professionally climb towers nationally?

How many people professionally climb towers nationally?
Poll responses [1026 responses]:
44.05%	- 5,000 or less
30.51%	- 5,001 to 10,000
13.45%	- 10,001 to 25,000
6.53%	- 25,001 to 50,000
5.46%	- 50,001 to 100,000

What % of change orders do you get approved?

What % of change orders do you get approved?
Poll responses [242 responses]:
4.96%	- 10%
2.89%	- 11% to 25%
13.22%	- 26% to 50%
26.45%	- 51% to 75%
52.48%	- 76% to 100%

Do you think there will be any further consolidation of the four major tower companies this year reducing the key players to three?

Do you think there will be any further consolidation of the four major tower companies this year reducing the key players to three?
Poll responses [360 responses]:
62.22%	- Yes
37.78%	- No

If you are a communications tower site worker and you visit sites alone at night in high crime areas, do you carry a handgun with you for protection?

If you are a communications tower site worker and you visit sites alone at night in high crime areas, do you carry a handgun with you for protection?
Poll responses [517 responses]:
35.78%	- Yes, I have a license for a firearm
22.63%	- Yes, I do not have a license for a firearm
41.59%	- No

If there is a major consolidation of major wireless carriers in the near future, which one seems more likely?

If there is a major consolidation of major wireless carriers in the near future, which one seems more likely?
Poll responses [271 responses]:
59.78%	- Alltel and Verizon
40.22%	- T-Mobile and Cingular

What is the average aging of your accounts receivable?

What is the average aging of your accounts receivable?
Poll responses [207 responses]:
16.91%	- Less than 30 days
32.37%	- 30 to 60 days
38.65%	- 60 to 90 days
12.08%	- 120 days or more

If you received a 2006 bonus, how much was it?

If you received a 2006 bonus, how much was it?
Poll responses [402 responses]:
22.39%	- Less than $100
21.14%	- $101 to $500
24.63%	- $501 to $1,000
18.66%	- 1,001 to $5,000
13.18%	- More than $5,000

Have your first quarter 2007 construction projects been

Have your first quarter 2007 construction projects been
Poll responses [228 responses]:
54.82%	- Below last year’s activity?
28.95%	- Higher than last year’s activity?
16.23%	- About the same as last year’s activity?

How do you obtain the majority of your news and information about this industry?

How do you obtain the majority of your news and information about this industry?
Poll responses [820 responses]:
19.51%	- Through print media
80.49%	- On the internet

Which company do you believe will acquire T-Mobile's towers?

Which company do you believe will acquire T-Mobile's towers?
Poll responses [1051 responses]:
30.54%	- American Tower Corp.
23.79%	- Crown Castle International
11.51%	- SBA Communications
23.98%	- Macquarie
10.18%	- None of these

Do you believe licensing tower climbers will benefit the industry and the climber? LET YOUR VIEWS BE KNOWN. VISIT OUR DISCUSSION FORUM!

Do you believe licensing tower climbers will benefit the industry and the climber? LET YOUR VIEWS BE KNOWN. VISIT OUR DISCUSSION FORUM!
Poll responses [2252 responses]:
68.96%	- Yes
31.04%	- No