Value Engineering; Analysis and Methodology Series (Cost Engineering Series, Vol. 30)
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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.Synopsis
This text shows how to maximize budgets, reduce life cycle costs, clarify projects, and improve working relationships by implementing a value methodology applicable for design projects in a wide range of industries. Topics include gathering, evaluating, and presenting information; designing task agendas; choosing location and teams; identifying potential problems; controlling momentum and pace; and diagramming and estimating costs per function. The text includes checklists, worksheets, graphics, and exam questions and answers. Younker is the author of numerous business-related publications. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR