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


What percentage of companies and 1099 workers on a jobsite do you believe carry the owner's or client's required insurance coverage?
Current poll responses [462 responses]:
5.63% - 100%
10.17% - 95% or less
13.2% - 90% or less
11.69% - 85% or less
59.31% - 80% or less

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
My most serious error on a bid was due to:
My most serious error on a bid was due to:
Poll responses [545 responses]:
33.39% - Lack of knowledge
11.56% - A vendor's error
9.91% - Inserting a known price incorrectly
45.14% - Poor specifications

Poll responses [0 responses]:
If you erect and/or maintain towers, what title do you think best reflects that position?
If you erect and/or maintain towers, what title do you think best reflects that position?
Poll responses [2526 responses]:
13.14% - Tower Climbers
41.69% - Tower Technicians
18.09% - Tower Techs
7.6% - Tower Dogs
19.48% - Tower Hands
Which tower company stock will have the largest percentage gain this year?
Which tower company stock will have the largest percentage gain this year?
Poll responses [1002 responses]:
48.2% - American Tower Corp.
29.84% - Crown Castle International
21.96% - SBA Communications Corp.
Will you be hiring new employees in Q3 and Q4?
Will you be hiring new employees in Q3 and Q4?
Poll responses [966 responses]:
51.14% - Yes
33.33% - No
15.53% - Letting some go

Poll responses [0 responses]:
Based upon the economy, what do you think your 2009 bonus will be?
Based upon the economy, what do you think your 2009 bonus will be?
Poll responses [585 responses]:
39.66% - Less than $100.
13.68% - $101 to $500
17.95% - $501 to $1,000
12.82% - 1,001 to $5,000
15.9% - More than $5,000