ABSTRACT

This invaluable reference teaches effective and practical techniques to improve the overall performance and outcome of design projects in various industries. Value Engineering highlights the application of value methodology to streamline current day operations, strategic planning in company or business segments, and everyday business decisions in t

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Discovering the Certification Process

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Cost Overrun Trends

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Meeting Project Value Objectives

GETTING THE MOST FOR THE BUDGET

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Users of Managing Value Objectives

POTENTIAL USERS

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Value Objectives Methodology

WHAT IS VALUE ENGINEERING? Definitions

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Improving Value

PROJECT ANALYSIS Why Take the Time to Analyze This Project?

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Figure 1 FAST diagram.

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Value Project Analysis Criteria

VM STANDARDS Value Analysis Practice Guidelines

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Pre-Study Work Plan

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The Job Plan

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Team Make Up

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A Sample “Live” MVO Study

MANAGING VALUE OBJECTIVES

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MVO Study Examples

Project Map Value Improvement Study Summary

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION

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INTRODUCTION

SCOPE

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Name Title Phone/E-mail

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VE WORKSHOP FUNCTION ANALYSIS

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RECAPITULATION

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VE WORKSHOP IMPLEMENTATION

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Phase 1: Information Gathering Procedures

FACTS HISTORY

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Phase 2: Creative Brainstorming

PURPOSE AND TECHNIQUES USED TO OPEN OUR MINDS TO BEING CREATIVE

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People Skills During the MVO Study

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Style Types

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Making Effective Presentations

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Managing Conflicts

CONFLICT MANAGEM ENT

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Phase 3: Evaluation Techniques

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Phase 4: Development of Best Ideas

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Getting Best Results

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Future Follow-Up and Implementation

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Blank Sample of Study Format

MANAGING VALUE OBJECTIVES lnsert picture of project Value Improvement Study Summary

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION

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Review Comments EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REPORT

SCOPE

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PRE-STUDY ACTIVITlES

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VALUE WORKSHOP PHASE THREE: EVALUATION

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VALUE WORKSHOP PHASE FOUR: DEVELOPMENT

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RECAPITULATION

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Midterm Exam

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Managing Project Objectives

OBJECTIVES ARE ANALYZED BY THE TEAM FOR MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATION

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Letting the Job Plan Work

HOW CAN MANAGEMENT OF VALUE OBJECTIVES BE APPLIED?

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Tips

COST MODELING TIPS

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Project Analysis

PROJECT ANALYSIS USING FUNCTIONS Why Take the Time to Analyze This Project?

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Figure 1 FAST daigram (see Chap. 7).

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Creativity Process

CREATIVITY PROCESS AND MENTAL POWERS WITH PEOPLE SKILLS

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Types of Functions

TYPES OF PROJECT FUNCTIONS

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Problem Solvers

PROBLEM SOLVERS Scope of the Problem

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Adding Value

A VALUE ADDED APPROACH: WAYS TO ADD VALUE

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Value Mismatch

FINDING MISMATCHES IN VALUE

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Managing Time

TIME MANAGEMENT

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Financial Breakdown

A REVIEW OF THE FINANCES REQUIRED FOR A FULL LIFE CYCLE OF THE PROJECT

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Contracting Methods/Decisions

WHAT DECISIONS MUST BE MADE BY THE VALUE REVIEW TEAM TO REFINE THE CONTRACTING METHODS?

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Life Cycle Cost Components

COST COMPONENTS FOR A FULL LIFE CYCLE VIEW OF THE MVO TEAM RECOMMENDATIONS

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Cost and Worth Per Function

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Financially Important Decisions

THE MVO STUDY CAN PROVIDE FOR BETTER DECISIONS FOR BASING FINANCIAL PLANS Before the Study

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Team Building Skills

BUILDING SKILLS DURING THE MVO STUDY

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Function Analysis Diagramming

DIAGRAMMING THE FUNCTIONS BEING ANALYZED

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Alternative Ideas

CREATING ALTERNATIVE IDEAS 1. Create new ideas for travel in the year 2050. What needs to be done between now and then to accomplish the new project?

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Evaluating Best Alternatives

DETERMINING THE BEST ALTERNATIVES

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Presentations for Management

PACKAGING AND SELLING THE BEST ALTERNATIVES FOR MANAGEMENT REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE Provide a Well-Documented Package

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MVO Program Enhancements

ENHANCING THE MVO PROGRAM

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Solving Technical Problems

TECHNICALLY ORIENTED FAST

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REFERENCE

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Breaking the Problem Down

LADDER OF ABSTRACTION

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REFERENCE

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Customer Focus

CUSTOMER ORIENTED FAST

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REFERENCE

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Leading a Session

LEADING A TEAM FAST DIAGRAM SESSION

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Discussion Groups

GROUP DISCUSSIONS

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Overall Component Analysis

SELECTING OVERALL PROJECT COMPONENTS FOR A STUDY

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Specific Component Analysis

ANALYSIS OF SPECIFIC COMPONENTS AS PART OF AN OVERALL PROGRAM

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Summarizing Study Results

SIMPLIFYING THE MVO STUDY RESULTS

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Exam Review

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TRAINING INFORMATION

TRAINING SLIDES INTRODUCTION AND MODULE I

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Answers to Chapters 25 , 38, and 55

CHAPTER 25: MIDTERM EXAM

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Answer:

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True

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LIFE CYCLE COST COMPONENTS

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Answer: True