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Cheng, M Y and O'Connor, J T (1996) ArcSite: Enhanced GIS for Construction Site Layout. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 329–36.

Fischer, M A and Aalami, F (1996) Scheduling with Computer-Interpretable Construction Method Models. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 337–47.

Lin, K and Haas, C T (1996) Multiple Heavy Lifts Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 354–62.

Lorterapong, P and Moselhi, O (1996) Project-Network Analysis Using Fuzzy Sets Theory. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 308–18.

Palmer, A, Kelly, J and Male, S (1996) Holistic Appraisal of Value Engineering in Construction in United States. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 324–8.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1996)122:4(324)
  • Abstract:
    The use of value engineering in the United States of America has grown significantly in the last twenty years. Advocates of the system claim it is effective in reducing cost and improving the value of construction projects. Others however claim that in reality the technique is little more than traditional cost cutting by another name. This paper makes a holistic appraisal of value engineering as used in the United States of America's construction industry by investigating current theory and practice. It evaluates value engineering projects and calculates the savings achieved by them. It goes on to analyze the nature of those savings. It looks at four VE workshops and makes an appraisal of the technique. Finally it draws overall conclusions about the current position of value engineering in the United States of America.

Ruff, C M, Dzombak, D A and Hendrickson, C T (1996) Owner-Contractor Relationships on Contaminated Site Remediation Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 348–53.

Senior, B A (1996) Electrical Construction Foreman Task Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 363–9.

Shapira, A and Glascock, J D (1996) Culture of Using Mobile Cranes for Building Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 298–307.

Shen, L, Lee, R K H and Zhang, Z (1996) Application of BOT System for Infrastructure Projects in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 319–23.