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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
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.
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
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
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
Study ParametersStudy ParametersDefine During PreDefine During Pre--StudyStudyDefine Study FocusDefine Study Focus
RiskRiskSchedule ProcurementSchedule ProcurementEstimate Estimate ConstructabilityConstructabilityAvailability of MaterialsAvailability of MaterialsOtherOther
Study Parameters Study Parameters (Continued)(Continued)
Project HistoryProject HistoryParameter Definition KnowledgeParameter Definition Knowledge
VE TeamVE TeamStakeholdersStakeholders
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
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)
Grand Central StationGrand Central Stationhttp://http://www.mta.info/capconstr/esas/index.htmlwww.mta.info/capconstr/esas/index.html
Project LayoutProject Layout
Queens AlignmentQueens Alignment
Station Cross SectionStation Cross Section
Station Cross SectionStation Cross Section
Platform EscalatorsPlatform Escalators
Tunnel in ProgressTunnel in Progress
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
Case Study #3Case Study #3
Cooling TowersCooling TowersPrefabricate Larger Precast ComponentsPrefabricate Larger Precast ComponentsMetric ConversionsMetric ConversionsFoundation Design SimplifiedFoundation Design Simplified
Cooling TowerCooling Tower
Cooling Tower Cross SectionCooling Tower Cross Section
Cooling Tower InternalsCooling Tower Internals
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