Accomplishments

The Foundation is celebrating its 31st year of public service!

Publisher and copyright holder of key value texts:

• Value Engineering Theory by Donald Parker
• Value Analysis by Carlos Fallon
• Techniques of Value Analysis and Engineering, 3rd Edition by Lawrence D. Miles
• Management Applications of Value Engineering for Business and Government by Donald Parker
• Value Engineering Theory & Practice in Industry by Thomas R. King

Developed educational tools:

• VE Theory Instructor Guide for use in college degree credit courses
• Basic Value Analysis - on line web course for the general public
• Principles of VA/VE video tape production

Developed the original definitions and terms for value methodology as a project requested by SAVE International.

Began the Value Institute through the creation and direction of:

L.D. Miles Resource Center at the University of Wisconsin Wendt Library

New applications were promoted:

• Potomac Electric Power Company demonstration study for a major public utility
• "Soft VE/VA" publication of applications for Services, Processes and Procedures

Current Projects

Education Project

The Foundation Board unanimously agreed it should concentrate it effort on introducing value methodology in college undergraduate curricula. Preparation of a Project Plan is now complete setting forth detailed objectives, long range schedule, and funding requirements.

The plan includes the following features:

• Identification of target colleges on which to concentrate support
• Submission of project plans for gifts/grants from major corporations who support this specific objective
• Establishment of a Miles Scholarship program

Carbon Project

Carbon is a resource that can be value engineered as surely as money, energy, labor, weight and time are resources!

The Foundation's goal is to promote the consideration of carbon emissions as one key factor benefitting the adoption of any recommendation made from a value study. To do this, value engineers must learn how to calculate carbon emissions or have accurate information available on the carbon emissions of all alternatives being considered.

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Please contact us if you want to help with either project!

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We need:

• Info on who is teaching
• What colleges are interested
• Names, addresses, etc.
• VE Liaisons with colleges

Sign up to help using our College Form.

MVF College Roll - Check out who has signed up to offer courses.

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We need:

Data on the quantity of carbon emissions in manufacturing products, construction, and operation or use of products.

Review our Carbon Plan.