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