Engineering

Value Engineering in Pollution Control Applications

Value Engineering (VE) is a process in which the function of a product is analyzed to improve its function or reduce cost, thereby increasing its overall value. Originally developed by General Electric during World War II, VE has evolved into an essential component of project planning. The United States government requires all Federal agencies to maintain VE programs and applies VE extensively in acquisition programs.

BCE follows a structured, six-step VE job plan to maximize value:

  1. Information: Study the project and define its requirements.
  2. Analysis: Identify important or desirable functions and analyze what the object must, must not, could, or should do.
  3. Creation: Generate ideas for alternative ways to meet the requirements or perform functions.
  4. Evaluation: Assess ideas for effectiveness and cost-efficiency.
  5. Development: Select the best ideas for improving value.
  6. Presentation: Present the best alternative(s) for final decision to the end user.

Optimizing Projects with VE: BCE’s Value Engineering services ensure that every project meets or exceeds performance requirements while minimizing cost, enhancing both efficiency and overall value.