Value Engineering: Analysis And Methodology

by Del Younker

Overview

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 the private sector. The book shows how to maximize budgets, reduce life cycle costs, improve project understanding, and create better working relationships. It explains how to gather information for the creation, evaluation, development, and presentation of new project ideas and shows how to design an appropriate task agenda and timeline.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135531591
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	05/14/2003
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	350
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Del L. Younker is a Principal Consultant for PMA Consultants LLC, Orlando, Florida. The author or coauthor of numerous professional publications, he is the Vice President of Construction for SAVE International and the Chair of the Value Engineering and Constructibility Committee for AACE International. He received the A.S. degree (1973) from ITT Technical Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, the B.S. degree (1985) in technical management from Tri State University, Angola, Indiana, and the M.S. degree (1999) in management from the Florida Institute of Technology, Orlando.

Table of Contents

Preface, Part I. Introduction to the Value Methodology, 1. Managing Value Objectives Using the Value Methodology, 2. Discovering the Certification Process, 3. Cost Overrun Trends, 4. Meeting Project Value Objectives, 5. Users ofManaging Value Objectives, 6. Value Objectives Methodology, 7. Improving Value, 8. Value Project Analysis Criteria, 9. Pre-Study Work Plan, 10. The Job Plan, 11. Team MakeUp, 12. A Sample "Live" MVO Study, 13. MVO Study Examples, 14. Phase 1: Information Gathering Procedures, 15. Phase 2: Creative Brainstorming, 16. People Skills During the MVO Study, 17. Making Effective Presentations, 18. Managing Conflicts, 19. Phase 3: Evaluation Techniques, 20. Phase 4: Development of Best Ideas, 21. Phase 5: Presenting and Reporting Findings, 22. Getting Best Results, 23. Future Follow-Up and Implementation, 24. Blank Sample of Study Format, 25. Midterm Exam, Part II. Advanced Team Leader Training Techniques, 26. Managing Project Objectives, 27. Letting the Job Plan Work, 28. Tips, 29. Project Analysis, 30. Creativity Process, 31. Types of Functions, 32. Problem Solvers, 33. Adding Value, 34. Value Mismatch, 35. Managing Time, 36. Financial Breakdown, 37. Contracting Methods/Decisions, 38. Life Cycle Cost Components, 39. Cost and Worth Per Function, 40. Financially Important Decisions, 41. Team Building Skills, 42. Function Analysis Diagramming, 43. Alternative Ideas, 44. Evaluating Best Alternatives, 45. Presentations for Management, 46. MVO Program Enhancements, 47. Solving Technical Problems, 48. Breaking the Problem Down, 49. Customer Focus, 50. Leading a Session, 51. Discussion Groups, 52. Overall Component Analysis, 53. Specific Component Analysis, 54. Summarizing Study Results, 55. Exam Review, Appendix A: Training Information, Appendix B: Answers to Chapters 25, 38, and 55, Index