Table of Contents

Preface

   1. Concepts and Approaches of Value Analysis and Engineering

   2. All Cost is for Function

   3. Evaluate the Function

   4. Problem-setting System

   5. Problem-solving System

   6. Setting and Solving Management-decision-type Problems

   7. Setting and Solving Services Problems

   8. Results Accelerators

   9. Using the System

10. Special Knowledge Required

11. Understanding the Decision Environment

12. Effect on Other Work in the Business

13. Effective Organization for Value Work

14. Essential Qualifications and Training for Value Analysts and Engineers

15. Work Content for the Value Analyst, Engineer, and Consultant

16. Motivation, Measurement, and Tests

17. Advanced Techniques

18. Using the System to Reduce Construction Costs

19. Problems for Assignment

Appendix