Value Engineering

[lnuh]

Does anybody know what is NCARB take on what is the ideal phase for a Value engineering on a project?
Would you think that Design Development would be the ideal phase? Thanks!

[Coach]

There is no ideal phase. VE can happen at any time. Early VE potentially has greater impact than in later phases.

[lnuh]

Coach thank you and I absolutely agree with you 100%!!! you will need to tell that to NCARB then. It is very sad however that NCARB does not think the same way...

[lnuh]

But what do you mean when you wrote VE has greater impact at early stages tough?

[Coach]

But what do you mean when you wrote VE has greater impact at early stages tough?

You have more control over bigger, far-reaching items/issues earlier. For example, deciding between multi or single story is will be more significant than picking metal siding over marble.

[lnuh]

So then if you had to choose between picking schematic design phase or design development phase for value engineering a building, which one would you pick if you had to choose one?

it seems schematic design would have a greater impact then design development, correct? Thanks!

[Coach]

I'd look for clues in the question. Also see if AHPP has any guidance.