Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Value Engineering Program Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Value Engineering Program VDOT 6/14/2012

VDOT Value Engineering Program VDOT Value Engineering Program History History VE Studies VE Studies Challenges Challenges VE Services VE Services Study Example Study Example

History Began in 1989 (Legislated by Gen Assembly) Began in 1989 (Legislated by Gen Assembly) Conducted 1,040 VE Studies to Date Conducted 1,040 VE Studies to Date Recommendations Accepted 2,645 of 4,718 (56%) Recommendations Accepted 2,645 of 4,718 (56%) Implemented Quality Measures in 2000 Implemented Quality Measures in 2000 Over $600M in Savings/Cost Avoidance Over $600M in Savings/Cost Avoidance

Value Engineering Studies Scoping Stage Scoping Stage 30% Design (PFI Stage) 30% Design (PFI Stage)

Opportunity Curve High Low Preliminary Concepts Design Construction Maintenance Potential For Cost Avoidance / Improvements

Team Tailored to Fit Study Team Tailored to Fit Study 2 to 3 Days depending on complexity 2 to 3 Days depending on complexity Condensed one day studies Condensed one day studies Value Engineering Studies

Processes and Procedures o Processes and Procedures o Difficult Issues/Project Specific o Unique Projects Special VE Studies

VE Recommendation Approval Process Decision Makers Decision Makers VE Recommendation Approval Forms VE Recommendation Approval Forms Chief Engineer VE Approval Package Chief Engineer VE Approval Package

Challenges Optimizing Use of ResourcesOptimizing Use of Resources County and City Managed ProjectsCounty and City Managed Projects

VE Services. VDOT Divisions and Other State Agencies  VDOT Divisions and Other State Agencies  VE Presentation to Virginia Tech and Catholic University Engineering Students University Engineering Students  Cities and Counties (Fairfax County Water Authority) (Fairfax County Water Authority)  VE Support for Other DOTs (Maine, Indiana, Washington State, (Maine, Indiana, Washington State, Rhode Island, Ministry of Transportation in Ontario, Canada) Rhode Island, Ministry of Transportation in Ontario, Canada)

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VE Study Example I-395 Seminary Road HOV Ramp and I-395 Auxiliary Lane City of Alexandria

Project Location

Seminary Road Crossing I-395 Mark Center Proposed HOV Ramp

Eliminate widening & construct separate pedestrian bridge Improved Constructability Eliminated a Design Exception Provided 1.4M cost avoidance Approved Recommendation

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