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Virginia Department of Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)Transportation (VDOT)
Value Engineering Program Value Engineering Program
VDOT
6/14/2012
VDOT Value Engineering VDOT Value Engineering Program Program
• HistoryHistory• VE StudiesVE Studies• ChallengesChallenges• VE ServicesVE Services• Study ExampleStudy Example
HistoryHistory
• Began in 1989 (Legislated by Gen Assembly)Began in 1989 (Legislated by Gen Assembly)
• Conducted 1,040 VE Studies to DateConducted 1,040 VE Studies to Date
• Recommendations Accepted 2,645 of 4,718 Recommendations Accepted 2,645 of 4,718 (56%)(56%)
• Implemented Quality Measures in 2000Implemented Quality Measures in 2000
• Over $600M in Savings/Cost AvoidanceOver $600M in Savings/Cost Avoidance
Value Engineering StudiesValue Engineering Studies
• Scoping StageScoping Stage
• 30% Design (PFI Stage)30% Design (PFI Stage)
Opportunity CurveOpportunity Curve
High
Low
Preliminary Concepts
Design
Construction
Maintenance
Potential For Cost Avoidance / Improvements
• Team Tailored to Fit StudyTeam Tailored to Fit Study
• 2 to 3 Days depending on complexity2 to 3 Days depending on complexity
• Condensed one day studiesCondensed one day studies
Value Engineering StudiesValue Engineering Studies
o Processes and ProceduresProcesses and Procedures
o Difficult Issues/Project SpecificDifficult Issues/Project Specific
o Unique ProjectsUnique Projects
Special VE StudiesSpecial VE Studies
VE Recommendation VE Recommendation Approval ProcessApproval Process
Decision MakersDecision Makers
VE Recommendation Approval FormsVE Recommendation Approval Forms
Chief Engineer VE Approval PackageChief Engineer VE Approval Package
ChallengesChallenges
• Optimizing Use of ResourcesOptimizing Use of Resources
• County and City Managed County and City Managed ProjectsProjects
VE ServicesVE Services.
VDOT Divisions and Other State VDOT Divisions and Other State AgenciesAgencies
VE Presentation to Virginia Tech and VE Presentation to Virginia Tech and CatholicCatholic University Engineering StudentsUniversity Engineering Students
Cities and Counties Cities and Counties (Fairfax County Water Authority) (Fairfax County Water Authority)
VE Support for Other DOTs VE Support for Other DOTs (Maine, Indiana, Washington State,(Maine, Indiana, Washington State, Rhode Island, Ministry of Transportation Rhode Island, Ministry of Transportation in Ontario, in Ontario, Canada)Canada)
VDOT Value EngineeringVDOT Value Engineering
VE Web Page on VDOT WEB Site:
WWW.VirginiaDOT.org
VE Study ExampleVE Study Example
I-395 Seminary Road HOV I-395 Seminary Road HOV Ramp Ramp
and I-395 Auxiliary Laneand I-395 Auxiliary LaneCity of AlexandriaCity of Alexandria
Project Location
Seminary Road Crossing I-395
Mark Center
Proposed HOV Ramp
Eliminate widening & construct separate pedestrian bridge
• Improved Constructability• Eliminated a Design Exception • Provided 1.4M cost avoidance
Approved Approved RecommendationRecommendation
Questions/Comments?Questions/Comments?