1.    Introduction to Value Engineering

1.1.        Definitions (DoD, EIA)

1.2.        Origination of the VE Concept

1.3.        Value Techniques

1.4.        The Total Value Management Concept

1.5.        VE Phase Relationships - Value Management in Design

1.6.        Classes of Value

1.7.        Kinds of Value

1.8.        Value and Function

1.8.1.            Function vs. End Use

1.8.2.            Function, Cost and Value

1.8.3.            A View of Value

1.8.4.            How is Value Improved

1.9.        Value Engineering Process Summary

2.     Function Evaluation

2.1.        Basic and Secondary Functions

2.2.        Exercises

3.    Functional Analysis Systems Technique (FAST)

3.1.        FAST Procedure

3.2.        FAST Examples

4.    The Six-Step VE Job Plan

4.1.        Information

4.2.        Speculation

4.3.        Planning

4.4.        Execution

4.5.        Reporting

4.6.        Implementation

5.    Speculative Phase Creativity

5.1.        Brainstorming

5.2.        Nominal Group Technique

5.3.        Cause-and-Effect Analysis

5.4.        Pareto Charts

6.    Building on Speculation

6.1.        The Nature of Information

6.2.        Elements of Manufacturing Cost

7.    VE Workshop Team Projects

7.1.        Review VE Plan of Attack

7.1.1.            The Six-step Job Plan

7.1.2.            Report Format

7.2.        Monitored Project Work

7.3.        Team Presentations and Critique

8.    Summary and Program Critique