Guyanese Contractors Survey - Abrams & Associates Research

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Over 1 Demographics & Background

1. What is your age range?

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Under 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+

2. What region do you live in?

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3. What is your gender?

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Male Female Non-binary Prefer not to say

4. What is your ethnicity?

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Indo-Guyanese Afro-Guyanese Mixed Amerindian Chinese-Guyanese Portuguese-Guyanese Other Prefer not to say

5. What is your marital status?

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Single Married Common-law/Living together Divorced Widowed Prefer not to say

6. What is your current housing status?

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Renting Own my home (completed) Own land, planning to build Own land, currently building Living with family Other

7. Are you planning to build or renovate a home in the next:

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Already completed my build Currently building 6 months 1 year 2 years 3-5 years Not planning currently Just researching/gathering information

Over 2 CHPA & Land Acquisition

8. Have you applied for land through CHPA?

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Yes, and received allocation Yes, still waiting Yes, but application was denied No, but planning to No, already own land through other means No, and not planning to Not familiar with CHPA

9. If you've applied to CHPA or are familiar with the process, how would you rate the clarity of the process?

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Very clear Somewhat clear Neutral Somewhat confusing Very confusing N/A - Not familiar with the process

10. What challenges did you face (or do you anticipate) with CHPA? (Select all that apply)

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Understanding application requirements Long wait times Following up on application status Understanding the allocation process Getting proper documentation Communication from CHPA Transportation costs Haven't applied yet, so unsure N/A - Did not use CHPA Other

11. How did you learn (or would you learn) about the CHPA application process?

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CHPA website Friends/Family Social media News/Media Lawyer/Professional consultant Haven't researched yet N/A - Did not use CHPA Other

Over 3 Planning & Financing

12. Have you obtained planning approval for a construction project?

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Yes Currently in process No, but I plan to No, and I don't know how Not applicable yet

13. On a scale of 1-5, how difficult was/do you think getting planning approval is?

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1 (Very easy) 2 3 4 5 (Very difficult) Don't know/Haven't done it yet

14. Have you sought bank financing for home construction?

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Yes, and received it Yes, but was denied Currently applying Planning to apply No, using personal funds No, other financing method Haven't thought about it yet

15. If you have a mortgage, which bank financed your home?

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16. What interest rate did you pay on your mortgage?

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Under 5% 5% - 7% 7% - 9% 9% - 11% 11% - 13% Over 13% Don't remember N/A - No mortgage

17. What information do you wish you had known BEFORE starting the home building process? (Or what would you like to know before you start?)

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Over 4 Contractor Experience

18. Have you ever hired a contractor in Guyana?

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Yes, multiple times Yes, once No, but planning to No, and not planning to Currently working with one

19. What is the name of your contractor(s)? (Optional - this helps us build our database)

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Prefer not to say N/A - Haven't hired a contractor yet

20. How did you find your contractor(s) or how would you look for one? (Select all that apply)

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Personal recommendation from friends/family Social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) Newspaper/Radio ads Walking past their work sites Online search Professional association/directory Hardware/Building supply store recommendation Haven't started looking yet Other

21. What were your biggest challenges with contractors (or what concerns do you have)? (Select all that apply)

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Finding reliable contractors Verifying their credentials/experience Cost overruns Project delays Poor quality work Communication issues Contractors abandoning projects Disputes over payment No formal contract Haven't hired anyone yet, so unsure No challenges - had great experience Other

22. Did you have (or would you want) a written contract with your contractor?

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Yes, had detailed contract Yes, had basic agreement Had verbal agreement only No agreement at all Haven't hired yet, but would want written contract Haven't hired yet, verbal seems fine N/A

23. On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied were you with your contractor experience (or how important is contractor quality to you)?

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1 (Very dissatisfied / Not important) 2 3 4 5 (Very satisfied / Extremely important) N/A - Haven't hired a contractor yet

24. Did you face (or do you worry about) any issues after project completion?

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No issues Project not yet completed Haven't started project yet

Over 5 Information Seeking & Trust

25. Where do you currently look for information about contractors or building homes? (Select all that apply)

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Friends and family Facebook groups Instagram Google search YouTube WhatsApp groups Construction material suppliers Real estate agents Hardware stores Nowhere - I don't know where to look Haven't started looking yet Other

Over 6 Educational Content Needs

26. Which topics would you most want to learn about? (Select all that apply - we'll use your choices to prioritize content)

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CHPA application process Following up on CHPA applications Understanding land titles and transport Getting planning approval Bank loan application and requirements Choosing the right contractor Reading and understanding building plans Building contracts and legal protection Project budgeting and cost control Managing contractors and timelines Quality control and inspections Building materials selection Dealing with construction delays Utilities connection (GPL, GWI, etc.) Property insurance Home design ideas Septic systems and drainage Dealing with flooding/drainage issues Other

27. What format do you prefer for learning? (Select all that apply)

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Step-by-step written guides Video tutorials Checklists and templates Interactive tools/calculators Webinars with experts Case studies/real examples Q&A with professionals Downloadable PDFs Infographics

Over 7 Technology & Usage

28. What device do you primarily use for internet access?

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Smartphone (Android) Smartphone (iPhone) Tablet Laptop/Desktop Multiple devices Limited internet access

29. How comfortable are you with mobile payments (e.g., Republic Bank app, EZ Cash, Mobile Money)?

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Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Neutral Somewhat uncomfortable Very uncomfortable Never used mobile payments

Final Over Final Thoughts

30. What is your biggest concern about building a home in Guyana? (Select all that apply)

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Finding trustworthy contractors Cost overruns/staying within budget Project taking too long Poor quality workmanship Not knowing where to start CHPA application process Getting bank financing Understanding building regulations Managing the construction process Dealing with delays Finding quality materials Drainage/flooding issues Security during construction Don't have any major concerns Other

31. What would make you choose one contractor over another? (Select all that apply)

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Personal recommendations Online reviews/ratings Portfolio of past work Price/affordability Years of experience Professional certifications/licenses Good communication Written contract offered Insurance coverage Warranty on work Specialization in type of work needed Availability/timeline Other

32. Can we follow up with you for $400 in phone credit?

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Yes No

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🏏 Guyanese Contractors Survey

Over 1 Demographics & Background

Over 2 CHPA & Land Acquisition

Over 3 Planning & Financing

Over 4 Contractor Experience

Over 5 Information Seeking & Trust

Over 6 Educational Content Needs

Over 7 Technology & Usage

Final Over Final Thoughts