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Value Engineering for the Value Engineering for the Mega ProjectMega Project
bybyRandall K. Sprague, PE, PP, CVSRandall K. Sprague, PE, PP, CVS
September 2009September 2009
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Presentation FocusPresentation Focus
Focus of this presentation is Mega Project Focus of this presentation is Mega Project VE opportunities beyond conventional VE opportunities beyond conventional design reviews.design reviews.
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Mega Project ProfileMega Project Profile
Design and Construction for several yearsDesign and Construction for several yearsOften a decade long commitmentOften a decade long commitment
Technology ChangesTechnology ChangesDuring project life criteria may changeDuring project life criteria may change
CodesCodesStandardsStandardsCriteriaCriteria
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Mega Project Profile Mega Project Profile (Continued)(Continued)
Construction released as multiple contractsConstruction released as multiple contractsDesignDesign--bidbid--BuildBuildDesignDesign--BuildBuildFast TrackFast Track
Often several concurrent contractsOften several concurrent contractsDifferent Design and Management Teams Different Design and Management Teams
Often Joint VenturesOften Joint VenturesMay be DesignMay be Design--BuildBuild
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Mega Project Profile Mega Project Profile (Continued)(Continued)
Changes in PersonnelChanges in PersonnelManagement Key PersonnelManagement Key PersonnelChanges in FirmsChanges in FirmsChanges in StaffingChanges in Staffing
Project ChangesProject ChangesUnderfundedUnderfundedDelaysDelaysOther ImpactsOther Impacts
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Study ParametersStudy ParametersDefine During PreDefine During Pre--StudyStudyDefine Study FocusDefine Study Focus
RiskRiskSchedule ProcurementSchedule ProcurementEstimate Estimate ConstructabilityConstructabilityAvailability of MaterialsAvailability of MaterialsOtherOther
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Study Parameters Study Parameters (Continued)(Continued)
Project HistoryProject HistoryParameter Definition KnowledgeParameter Definition Knowledge
VE TeamVE TeamStakeholdersStakeholders
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Study DurationStudy Duration
Usually Need Fast TurnaroundUsually Need Fast TurnaroundAvailability of DocumentsAvailability of DocumentsPrePre--StudyStudyVE Study DurationVE Study DurationVE Proposal EvaluationVE Proposal EvaluationVE ImplementationVE Implementation
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Case Study #1Case Study #1
Large Railway System ExpansionLarge Railway System ExpansionIssues:Issues:
Material Delivery RouteMaterial Delivery RouteTunnel and Tunnel ConstructionTunnel and Tunnel ConstructionEscalator Escalator ChasewaysChaseways
Availability of EscalatorsAvailability of EscalatorsEarly ProcurementEarly ProcurementNew Technology (LED Tunnel Lighting)New Technology (LED Tunnel Lighting)
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Grand Central StationGrand Central Stationhttp://http://www.mta.info/capconstr/esas/index.htmlwww.mta.info/capconstr/esas/index.html
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Project LayoutProject Layout
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Queens AlignmentQueens Alignment
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Station Cross SectionStation Cross Section
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Station Cross SectionStation Cross Section
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Platform EscalatorsPlatform Escalators
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Tunnel in ProgressTunnel in Progress
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Case Study #2Case Study #2
Statewide School Construction ProgramStatewide School Construction ProgramMaximize Shared FacilitiesMaximize Shared FacilitiesSecurity at Public FacilitiesSecurity at Public Facilities
ADA ComplianceADA ComplianceSecurity ZonesSecurity Zones
Future ConstructabilityFuture Constructability
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Case Study #3Case Study #3
Cooling TowersCooling TowersPrefabricate Larger Precast ComponentsPrefabricate Larger Precast ComponentsMetric ConversionsMetric ConversionsFoundation Design SimplifiedFoundation Design Simplified
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Cooling TowerCooling Tower
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Cooling Tower Cross SectionCooling Tower Cross Section
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Cooling Tower InternalsCooling Tower Internals
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ConclusionsConclusions
Mega Projects Offer Many VE OpportunitiesMega Projects Offer Many VE OpportunitiesRecognize Additional OpportunitiesRecognize Additional OpportunitiesIdentify a VE Opportunity ChampionIdentify a VE Opportunity ChampionThink Big Picture OpportunitiesThink Big Picture OpportunitiesEducate Management to OpportunitiesEducate Management to Opportunities
Fast Response as NeededFast Response as NeededPlanned Periodic Project VerificationsPlanned Periodic Project Verifications