Value Engineering

Preface, Part I. Introduction to the Value Methodology, 1. Managing Value Objectives Using the Value Methodology, 2. Discovering the Certification Process, 3. Cost Overrun Trends, 4. Meeting Project Value Objectives, 5. Users ofManaging Value Objectives, 6. Value Objectives Methodology, 7. Improving Value, 8. Value Project Analysis Criteria, 9. Pre-Study Work Plan, 10. The Job Plan, 11. Team MakeUp, 12. A Sample Live MVO Study, 13. MVO Study Examples, 14. Phase 1: Information Gathering Procedures, 15. Phase 2: Creative Brainstorming, 16. People Skills During the MVO Study, 17. Making Effective Presentations, 18. Managing Conflicts, 19. Phase 3: Evaluation Techniques, 20. Phase 4: Development of Best Ideas, 21. Phase 5: Presenting and Reporting Findings, 22. Getting Best Results, 23. Future Follow-Up and Implementation, 24. Blank Sample of Study Format, 25. Midterm Exam, Part II. Advanced Team Leader Training Techniques, 26. Managing Project Objectives, 27. Letting the Job Plan Work, 28. Tips, 29. Project Analysis, 30. Creativity Process, 31. Types of Functions, 32. Problem Solvers, 33. Adding Value, 34. Value Mismatch, 35. Managing Time, 36. Financial Breakdown, 37. Contracting Methods/Decisions, 38. Life Cycle Cost Components, 39. Cost and Worth Per Function, 40. Financially Important Decisions, 41. Team Building Skills, 42. Function Analysis Diagramming, 43. Alternative Ideas, 44. Evaluating Best Alternatives, 45. Presentations for Management, 46. MVO Program Enhancements, 47. Solving Technical Problems, 48. Breaking the Problem Down, 49. Customer Focus, 50. Leading a Session, 51. Discussion Groups, 52. Overall Component Analysis, 53. Specific Component Analysis, 54. Summarizing Study Results, 55. Exam Review, Appendix A: Training Information, Appendix B: Answers to Chapters 25, 38, and 55, Index