Guidelines For Value Engineering

Guidelines for Value Engineering

Value engineering (VE) is a function-oriented technique that has proved to be an effective management tool for achieving improved design, construction, and cost-effectiveness in various transportation program elements. This document provides guidelines for establishing and administering VE programs. The purpose of the guidelines is to promote acceptance and use of VE, and assure compliance with federal VE requirements, and allow maximum flexibility to each state. The document provides information on: background of VE; general elements of state VE programs; design of VE guidelines; construction of VE guidelines; database systems; and lists of resources for publications and organizations.

Value Engineering Guidance Handbook

Guidelines for Value Engineering

This document provides guidelines for establishing and administering Value Engineering programs. It is the intent of these guidelines to assist state DOTs in developing successful VE programs, to promote the acceptance and use of VE while allowing maximum flexibility to each state.