Perceived Benefits of Using Value Engineering on Road Projects in Ghana

Danku, James Cofie; Antwi, Philip Agyekum

doi:10.4236/wjet.2020.82018

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“…e reviewed literature shows varied motivations for implementing VE, including to enhance various project values based on the customer's area of interest [31], minimize unnecessary costs [4,20,24,32,33], maximize product quality [2,29,34], meet function requirements [24,29], and improve delivery time efficiency [35]). e final goal of using VE in construction projects is to improve the outcome [36].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Quality and value are strongly related components of VE as they can be readily assessed through function analysis. In contrast with cost control, VE focuses on the design function, integrates specific client requirements, and strives to enhance quality and functional performance [31]. Function analysis is an established tool for defining problems, generating ideas, examining project potential, and maximizing value.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Maximizing value in construction projects can be broadly grouped into three dimensions [31]: contract compliance, construction delivery, and project sustainability. Following the completion of the project, there is the ongoing maintenance [37].…”

Section: Defining Value In Constructionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Robati et al [38] proposed a carbon value engineering (CO2VE) framework for assessing capital cost and embodied carbon simultaneously. To promote the adaptation of VE as a cost-saving incentive program in construction projects, the "value" clauses should be explicitly included in the contract documents and incentivize contractors are to optimize the techniques applied during construction project time [31,39]. Such incentives should consider all different definitions of value relevant to the project and stakeholders.…”

Section: Defining Value In Constructionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Atabay and Galipogullari [35] agreed that VE can provide beneficial results at any time of the product, system, or procedure life cycle. VE can potentially be applied during the construction stage with the part contractor being awarded a share of any cost savings [19,31]. Most experts suggest the most productive time to employ VE is in the early stage of the construction project with an aim to influence the fundamental direction of the project [20,29], as this stage provides the greatest flexibility for making changes without imposing additional delays and costs.…”

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A Decade of Value Engineering in Construction Projects

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Over the past half-century, value engineering (VE) has emerged as an effective tool to manage time, costs, and quality with an aim to maximize value. It has been shown to be a highly effective approach for evaluating current construction projects. However, this tool’s application in the construction domain is quite variable. This research aims to provide an in-depth quantitative and qualitative content analysis of the application of VE in construction projects. It is found that new research over the past decade has continuously improved the efficiency and productiveness of VE practices. Current work focuses on integrating VE with other disciplines, applying VE in diverse project domains, assessing VE performance, and developing new VE technologies. This broad review highlights some of the key areas of interest that required future investigation to ensure the continued delivery of value in the ever-changing and evolving construction industry.

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Value engineering and its application in the Tehran-Shomal freeway project

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Aftabi,

Hosseini

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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The Tehran-Shomal freeway is a significant road project in the Middle East, connecting Tehran to northern Iran. Spanning 121 kilometers, the project includes four sections, 195 tunnels, and 83 bridges. The unique topography of the Alborz Mountains necessitates various structures. Value Engineering is crucial in minimizing construction time and costs while maintaining quality. This paper focuses on the application of Value Engineering in the Tehran-Shomal freeway project, specifically on the 27-30 east lane variant. Alternative variants were considered to address potential challenges. The Analytical Hierarchy Process was used to compare three alternatives, leading to the replacement of the initial plan with an integrated long tunnel. This offered numerous advantages, including cost and time reduction, improved route geometry, environmental preservation, reduced geotechnical issues, and increased safety. A significant milestone was the successful implementation of the alternative variant, passing under the west lane in specific sections. This required extensive instrumentation, controlled blasting, and a customized support system. This article presents illustrations of the plans and tunnel construction under special circumstances, along with a detailed technical-financial comparison between the integrated long tunnel and the combined option of bridges, tunnels, and false tunnels in variant 27-30.

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Strategic Assessment of Project Management Approaches and Their Influence on Success in Ghanaian Business Environments: A Comprehensive Review

Joseph

2024

JEMT

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Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate on the project management methodologies effect on project success. Project Management Methodologies has been underlined as one of the key diagnosis among businesses with project success. Methods: A comprehensive review was carried out with the aid of online research journal websites as well as other in-context articles. While conducting this study, the key words in the search query were directed towards project methodologies and project success in Ghana. Areas noted in relation to this study was use of project management methodologies among businesses. Therefore, there was linkage of papers pointing out the effects on project management methodologies on project success. Results: The findings indicate that corporations have little to no say over project performance metrics and are unable to take on responsibilities outside of their core competencies. Managers' decision-making improves when they have access to reliable data. Having clear project goals in mind is crucial for making informed investment decisions. Conclusion: This comprehensive review provides an in-depth understanding of project management methodologies on the effect on project success among businesses in Ghana.

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Perceived Benefits of Using Value Engineering on Road Projects in Ghana

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A Decade of Value Engineering in Construction Projects

A Decade of Value Engineering in Construction Projects

Value engineering and its application in the Tehran-Shomal freeway project

Strategic Assessment of Project Management Approaches and Their Influence on Success in Ghanaian Business Environments: A Comprehensive Review

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