Value Engineering

Definition

"Value Engineering is a Function-Oriented, Systematic, Team Approach to Eliminate and Prevent Unnecessary Cost." (Society of American Engineers)

Value Engineering Change Order Categories (Updated June 2014) 

• General
• Grading
• Subgrade, Subbases and Bases
• Surface Treatments and Pavements
• Drainage Facilities
• Structures
• Traffic Control Facilities
• Roadside Development
• Incidentals

Value Engineering Tools and Links

• Program Guidelines
• Member Preparation Guide
• Project Manager's Guide
• Federal Highway Administration
• Federal Highway Administration Value Engineering
• Federal Highway Administration Value Engineering FAQ

User Delay Calculation

• Road User Cost Fillable Questionnaire - Hourly or Daily
• Daily RUC Calc Sheet
• Road User Cost Fillable Questionnaire - Full Traffic Closure (No Detours)
• Hourly RUC Calc Sheet
• Guidelines for Road User Cost
• Full Traffic Closure (No Detours) Calc Sheet
• Guidelines for Traffic Data