Value Engineering; Analysis and Methodology Series (Cost Engineering Series, Vol. 30) Book

	Preface
Pt. I	Introduction to the Value Methodology
1	Managing Value Objectives Using the Value Methodology	1
2	Discovering the Certification Process	10
3	Cost Overrun Trends	13
4	Meeting Project Value Objectives	15
5	Users of Managing Value Objectives	20
6	Value Objectives Methodology	22
7	Improving Value	31
8	Value Project Analysis Criteria	37
9	Pre-Study Work Plan	47
10	The Job Plan	52
11	Team Make Up	66
12	A Sample "Live" MVO Study	68
13	MVO Study Examples	88
14	Phase 1: Information Gathering Procedures	128
15	Phase 2: Creative Brainstorming	132
16	People Skills During the MVO Study	134
17	Making Effective Presentations	147
18	Managing Conflicts	149
19	Phase 3: Evaluation Techniques	153
20	Phase 4: Development of Best Ideas	155
21	Phase 5: Presenting and Reporting Findings	157
22	Getting Best Results	159
23	Future Follow-Up and Implementation	161
24	Blank Sample of Study Format	173
25	Midterm Exam	204
Pt. II	Advanced Team Leader Training Techniques
26	Managing Project Objectives	214
27	Letting the Job Plan Work	217
28	Tips	222
29	Project Analysis	223
30	Creativity Process	228
31	Types of Functions	232
32	Problem Solvers	233
33	Adding Value	235
34	Value Mismatch	236
35	Managing Time	237
36	Financial Breakdown	239
37	Contracting Methods/Decisions	240
38	Life Cycle Cost Components	242
39	Cost and Worth Per Function	248
40	Financially Important Decisions	249
41	Team Building Skills	250
42	Function Analysis Diagramming	253
43	Alternative Ideas	254
44	Evaluating Best Alternatives	255
45	Presentations for Management	256
46	MVO Program Enhancements	257
47	Solving Technical Problems	259
48	Breaking the Problem Down	261
49	Customer Focus	264
50	Leading a Session	267
51	Discussion Groups	268
52	Overall Component Analysis	269
53	Specific Component Analysis	271
54	Summarizing Study Results	272
55	Exam Review	274
	App. A: Training Information	278
	App. B: Answers to Chapters 25, 38, and 55	303
	Index	323