This invaluable reference teaches effective and practical techniques to improve the overall performance and outcome of design projects in various industries. "Value Engineering" highlights the application of value methodology to streamline current day operations, strategic planning in company or business segments, and everyday business decisions in the private sector. This book shows how to maximize budgets, reduce life cycle costs, improve project understanding and create better working relationships. It explains how to gather information for the creation, evaluation, development and presentation of new project ideas and shows how to design an appropriate task agenda and timeline.