UDIA Victoria Takes The Pulse Of The Membership To Drive Change In 2019 - UDIA VIC
Recently, UDIA Victoria surveyed our members in an effort to better understand the current industry climate and the role UDIA needs to play to help our members manage and grow their business.The survey provided UDIA Victoria with a barometer of current levels of satisfaction amongst the membership, and highlighted key areas of focus for the UDIA team, including preferred methods of member communications, industry priorities for advocacy and areas of improvement in member services. Click here to view the key survey findings
The big picture
38 separate Victorian member companies were represented in the survey results 71% survey respondents hold a management/director position within their company Over 50% of respondent companies have 100+ employees Our members core business activity
60% – Development/Development Finance 9% – Banking 6% – Transport/Infrastructure Remaining 35% – Building/Contractor; Surveyor; Engineering; Town Planning; Real Estate; Urban Design and Utility Provider What development sectors do our members operate in
80% – Masterplanned Communities 76% – Medium Density 74% – Land Development 61% – Mixed Use Development 55% – Commercial Development Most valued member benefits
Representation to Government, policy and advocacy Events and Networking Access to research, market intelligence, resources and publications Brand enhancement and credibility A place to connect and learn
64 % of respondents see UDIA as a core provider of professional development to our industry 97% of respondents prefer to meet and engage with other members at networking events 90% of respondents receive and read our fortnightly Industry News e-newsletter Top 7 advocacy policies for 2019 – as told by you Planning system reform Housing affordability Infrastructure delivery Land supply pipeline Post PSP process reform Activating urban renewal precincts Housing diversity A significant return on investment 100% see a level of value in their membership investment from a little to a great deal 100% plan to continue their membership in FY20 and beyond Key survey insights A need to focus on our female board representation and increase diversity initiatives Grow our media visibility and activity to continue to advocate for industry Focus on streamlining member communications Grow our industry development professional development offerings
