ABSTRACT
This chapter deals with several concepts that will help improve value in the design and construction phases of a project. These are value engineering, constructability, and quality management. The essence of each of these concepts is as follows:
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Value engineering
— To deliver the required functions of a component or product at lowest cost while meeting quality, performance, and reliability specifications
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Constructability
— To integrate construction knowledge and experience in project planning, design, and execution to better achieve project outcomes
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Quality management
— To deliver quality with the view of customer satisfaction in all operations
Each of these concepts involves systematic approaches and will require some changes in management perspectives to fully realize the benefits from their implementation. The key principles for each of these concepts will be elaborated in turn. Their methodologies will also be presented.
