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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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