Value engineering begins at the design stage of a project and continues throughout the construction process. It is a continuous process that involves the collaboration of all members of the project team, including the owner, the design team, and the construction team. The goal of value engineering is to maximize the value of a project for the owner while minimizing costs.
The process of value engineering involves a systematic and structured approach to identifying and evaluating cost-saving opportunities. It typically involves the following steps:
- Identifying the functions of a project or system
- Generating ideas for cost-saving alternatives
- Evaluating the alternatives based on their cost and effectiveness
- Selecting the most promising alternatives and implementing them