Value Engineering in the Construction Process.

Abstract

This research paper discusses the principles and procedures of the Value Engineering discipline. Value Engineering has been practiced for over 30 years in the manufacturing sector of the economy, but has never been fully accepted in the construction industry. The paper discusses the theory and methodology supporting the application of Value Engineering and the manner in which it can be applied to the various phases of the process of constructing facilities. Specific applications of Value Engineering, which can be beneficial for construction managers are discussed. Case studies where Value Engineering has resulted in significant cost savings, and examples of current construction industry practice are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA171749

Entities

People

  • Barry K. Loveless

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Conditioning
  • Business Administration
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Programs
  • Construction
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Cost Reductions
  • Economic Analysis
  • Engineers
  • Investments
  • Manufacturing
  • Money
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Systems Analysis and Design