Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

E2−3: Value Engineering Studies Conducted on Major Projects

DESCRIPTION:

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) began conducting voluntary value engineering (VE) studies in 1991. One of the elements of the design process is to focus on traffic management as it relates to constructability and travel flow through work zones. VE studies are performed in the early phases of design.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING:

The VE study provides benefits to project development and the potential constructability of a project. The VE study is also used to analyze processes, such as the utility accommodation and local agency projects.

PRIMARY BENEFIT(S):

Improved early communications between design, construction, and maintenance personnel.

MOST APPLICABLE LOCATION(S)/PROJECT(S):

The VE is conducted on major projects or processes.

STATE(S) WHERE USED:

Texas

SOURCE/CONTACT(S):

Mark Marek, Director, Roadway Design Division, Texas DOT
Phone: (512) 416−2653
E−mail: mark.marek@txdot.gov