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7560 IntroductiontoValueEngineering, MikePearsall, MTO PDF
7560 IntroductiontoValueEngineering, MikePearsall, MTO PDF
Presented by:
Mike Pearsall, P. Eng., AVS
MTO Northeastern Region
Regional Value Engineering Coordinator
Value Engineering
Ministry of Transportation
A ship in port is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.
Grace Hopper
There is as much risk in doing nothing as in doing something.
Trammell Crow
No one ever achieved greatness by playing it safe. Harry Gray
You can’t steal second with your foot on first. Chuck Noe
Value Engineering
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Value Engineering Definition (con’t)
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Expected Solutions
Rehabilitate
Rehabilitate
Existing
ExistingBridge
Bridge
New
NewStructure
Structure Upgrade
UpgradeW-N/S
W-N/S
(south
(southside)
side) &&N/S-E
N/S-ERamps
Ramps
VE Solution
Relocate
RelocateBronte
Bronte
Road
Roadtotothe
theEast
East
Replace
ReplaceExisting
Existing
Bridge
BridgeDeck
Deck
Construct Service
ServiceRoads
RoadsRevised
Revised
ConstructNew
NewBridge
Bridge
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Function
Function:
is the fundamental concept underlying
Value Engineering.
Function
Function Analysis
z “Heart” of VE Process
VETF
Function Analysis
Provide Provide
How? Why?
Easy Reset Decor
Resist Identify
Overturning Product
Release Store
Torque Torque
The VE Workshop
The Setting:
z Multidisciplinary team of 5 to 8.
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VE Process Diagram
PRE-
PRE-WORKSHOP
ACTIVITIES
WORKSHOP
POST WORKSHOP
ACTIVITIES
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Information Phase
120
“The 80 / 20 Rule” 100
20% of the items in 80
% of Cost
any complex thing 60
account for 80% of 40
the cost. 20
0
0 10 15 20 40 60 80 10
% of Constituents
Workshop - Function Phase
Techniques
What must be done
z Function Analysis
versus how is it being
done? z Categorize Functions
z Function Logic FAST diagram
z Value Index (Worth to Cost)
Creative Phase
Techniques
What Else Will z Creative Thinking -
Accomplish the Basic Brainstorming
Function(s)? z Set aside policies & rules
z Depart from the Norm
z Good Human Relations
Evaluation (or Judgement) Phase
Techniques
Select the Best Ideas for
• Analysis Matrix
Development”
• Voting
• Voting with Discussion
• Consensus
Development Phase
Techniques
Turn Ideas into z Explain & Validate Concepts
Supported z Develop Scenarios to compare
Recommendations to base case
for Change z Make Comparisons – measure
performance & cost of scenarios
and base case
Presentation Phase
Techniques
Present Results of Study
z Oral Presentation
to the Owner
z Written Report
z Answer Questions
z Discover Oversights
What Does it Cost?
Typical Study 3 -5 days
Study Duration
Study costs depend on 8
Days
team size & preparation 3-5
requirements but range Days
Value
from $40,000 to Planning
$100,000 Simple
Project Very
Complexity Complex
Easily Recover Costs
Value Societies
SAVE International http://www.value-eng.org/
Canadian Society of Value Analysis (CSVA)
http://www.scav-csva.org
Indian Value Engineering Society
(INVEST) http://www.invest-in.org
More Information
MTO - www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/transtek/ve
SAVE International www.value-eng.org
Canadian Society of Value Analysis (CSVA)
www.scav-csva.org
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What are the Benefits of a VE Program?
z Save money and time
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How to Support the VE Program
– Participate in the Decision Making Process with a
Positive and Open Mind
– Don’t Reject Concepts just because....
– Be Supportive and Lead by Example
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Video Presentation
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