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Value Design builds on the strengths of Value Analysis, Design Thinking and Business Analysis to improve outcomes in any business, service, product or project. Based on applied research and development in value analysis, design thinking, and business analysis, Value Design integrates Value Analysis, Design Thinking and Business analysis. The benefits of integrating these approaches will be illustrated through case studies.

Artificial Intelligence has taken the world by storm over the last year. Questions have arisen as to how this will impact Value Engineering. Questions such as will it replace Value Engineering or will it augment parts of the Value Engineering Job Plan? This presentation attempts to framework what the potential advantages AI will bring to the Value Engineering discipline and to facilitating teams for Value Creation and Improvement.

As value professionals, we focus on achieving best-value for projects, products, or processes to benefit users/consumers, influential stakeholders, and owners/entities by identifying value opportunities. We do so by leading subject-matter experts (SME) through a defined study framework, the value methodology, time and time again. Sounds about right, doesn’t it? Well… That’s only part of it. We also need to focus on HOW we deliver our value studies to ensure we provide best-value services to...

Facilitation is one of the critical skills necessary to effectively manage the VM process and, especially, a value study team. This Value Voices session will discuss the alignment between the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) Core Competencies, and the steps in the VM Job Plan. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of neutrality in one’s role as a  Study facilitator. View the presentation in publications This Value Voice event may be considered acceptable by your accrediting...

This event is held in French. Facilitating a value study is not an easy task. That’s why large workshops require the presence of a co-facilitator, to help the main facilitator. Getting big things done through facilitation is essential to the success of VM. This presentation will show how a co-facilitator can take on some tasks and responsibilities, to improve the efficiency of a study. Mrs. Martin will speak about the skills required for a good co-facilitator and present the tasks associated to...

2023 Virtual Value Symposium October 3,4,5 Join Value Analysis Canada for a Virtual conference on how value management success stories in getting big things done through value management. Each day we will highlight how Value Management /Value Analysis/ Value Engineering can help your teams deliver big projects. Participants can join for a single day (4.5 hours) or all three days.     

(This event will be in French.) Collaboration is very much in vogue right now, especially in the construction industry. However, it doesn't come easily and often requires sustained effort. With working from home on the rise and set to remain a reality for the next few years, the challenge of bringing collaboration to remote teams is growing. To address this challenge, several digital platforms and tools have been developed, but existing tools and processes should not be discarded. Value analysis...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key to developing best value solutions for any project, process, service or product. Yet it can be difficult to meaningfully involve a diverse group of stakeholders in an inclusive process where every participant feels part of the solution. A facilitated value study seeks to enable participants to understand project goals and needs through the language of functions. Function Analysis moves the focus away from the expected solution and places the focus on the required...

 Description: L’analyse fonctionnelle est un outil puissant qui sert à plusieurs usages. C’est l’approche parfaite à utiliser pour identifier les besoins et attentes et les prioriser. On n’appelle pas ça «?analyse des besoins?» pour rien! Cette approche permet à une équipe d’identifier ce qu’il y a à faire avant d’identifier la solution à utiliser. La gestion du meilleur coût permet...

The Indian Value Engineering Society (INVEST) is organizing an International Conference on 6-7 January 2023. Venue – Hotel Holiday Inn, Saki Naka Junction, Andheri (East) Mumbai 400 072.   The theme is: “Value Engineering, Your Competitive Edge”.   The Indian Value Engineering Society (INVEST), established in 1977, has been serving Indian Organizations & their professionals by disseminating this specialized knowledge through seminars, projects and workshops. The primary...

November 22, 2022 The structural process of making decisions has a high probability of conflict and hostility if the process does not work. This leads to the Diversity Paradox: Increased diversity always leads to more ideas that do not survive the process, and thus more potential conflict. Value Management is a reliable, and robust process that channels diverse teams to reach a common understanding of needs without reference to the current solution. Facilitated VM specializes in inclusion of diverse...

2022 Symposium (Virtual) October 4 -6, 2022 Join us virtually on Tuesday Oct 4, Wednesday Oct 5 and Thursday Oct 6 for 4.5 hours of value management success stories in utilizing the diversity in team members values and perspectives to achieve consensus on new ideas alternative solutions in industry, government, and service delivery. Learn how you can include the perspectives of different cultures, skills, and experience in a practical way through the application of value management to a problem,...

Creativity is one of the key phases of the Value Methodology Job Plan. To improve a project or product, numerous ideas are needed. These ideas – which can be thought of as the “sticks and stones” for building a new vision of a project or process – are essential for improvement. This paper presents a brief overview of group dynamics during creativity and what a facilitator needs to be aware of to ensure effective management of a brainstorming session. Numerous puzzles and...

Differentiating Construction Process Functions From Project Functions Tuesday July 19, 2022 Abstract In construction, the contract structure/project delivery method defines the owner-designer-contractor relationship.  The Value Methodology is a tool to bring all the parties together to develop a common understanding of the project and find ways to optimize design, make the project easier and faster to construct, reduce risk, and avoid cost—all while maintaining needed functionality. &...

Value engineering (VE) as a technique was first developed in the U.S. during World War II to cope with the problems inherent with wartime shortages of key components. Since these shortages existed, innovative methods were required as a workaround to solve these problems. While the origins of VE were in U.S. manufacturing, the technique has spread to numerous other areas including retail, construction, and services sectors in the U.S. and throughout the world. VE has acquired other names including...

Value Analysis exercises are often completed very successfully as standalone one-off workshops with a completely separate team. However, that approach has some downsides which may include disruption to the project schedule, risk of extensive design rework, designer resistance, or inability to implement some suggestions. Integrating value analysis into the design lifecycle with a series of smaller sessions held at key points and involving members of the design team is an alternate method that can...

Abstract As a value practitioner for almost 40 years, I have led VM Studies on hundreds of projects in which the goals and objectives of the client are not met by 30% design and, in some cases, 60% design. How does that happen? Fortunately, a VM Study can often use those goals and objectives to get the project back on the right track. However, that usually involves redesign with potential schedule delays. What happens to such projects with no VM intervention? They will often end with quality issues...

Abstract Decisions, decisions, decisions. Regardless of what industry or sector you are in, there are no shortage of decisions to be made. Big and small. It often feels like a balancing act with so many factors to consider. When evaluating alternatives, one of the key ingredients in the decision making process is value. This presentation shares some examples of how Enbridge has been applying elements of the Value Methodology to various types of business decisions. Presenter Michael Tozer, P...

In partnership with Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), we are pleased to announce this upcoming event EVENT:            Value Management in Action Webinar Introduction to Value Management -  Fostering Innovation Presenters:    Mike Pearsall, P.Eng., CVS, FEC, President, SAVE International Rakesh Shreewastav, P.Eng., VMA,  FEC, Board Director, Value Analysis Canada DATE:              July 15, 2021...

Date: Tuesday May 25, 2021 Time: 1600 (PST), 1700 (MST), 1900 (EST) Over the past two decades Calgary has experienced strong population growth. Every year the City undertakes numerous types of programs and projects to deliver quality services to the citizens of Calgary. The City of Calgary is a program and project intensive organization. In November 2015, the City published a Value Management (VM) Standard followed by Value Management (VM) Guidance documents. These documents became formally...

Creative Solutions for  Challenging Times. The past 6 months have truly been challenging times which have required creative solutions for business and governments to survive during the COVID19 pandemic.  Value Analysis Canada is providing an opportunity for the private and public sector to share their experiences on how business, government and individuals are developing innovative solutions through the use of Value Analysis/ Management.  

Value Analysis Canada is conducting our annual conference/symposium virtually this year. The dates are October 5-7th, 2020. We are also using a

Looking for a deliberative method to help your teams balance project objectives with costs. Reaching for a technique that can help you bring stakeholders and subject matter experts together in reaching a common understanding of project needs? Value Analysis (Value Engineering, Value Management) is a proven project management best practice that you can apply to help improve outcomes in your projects, processes and products. Attend the 1 day interactive session to learn how to apply this technique...

Looking for a deliberative method to help your teams balance project objectives with costs. Reaching for a technique that can help you bring stakeholders and subject matter experts together in reaching a common understanding of project needs? Value Analysis (Value Engineering, Value Management) is a proven project management best practice that you can apply to help improve outcomes in your projects, processes and products. Attend the 1 day interactive session to learn how to apply this technique...

    Purpose:  This presentation will provide participants with an understanding of Value Management/ Value Analysis/ Value Engineering and an appreciation of how to benefit by VA and how to participate in Value Analysis.  Value Management/ Value Analysis/ Value Engineering is a facilitated and creative process that generates alternative solutions to problems. The solutions maintain or improve function (what something does), while at the same time maximize value. The process of...

Value Analysis is a structured approach to innovation that reliably generates alternative solutions to problems. It provides methodologies and processes that can improve projects, lower costs, and fulfill functions. It does this by: Optimizing the use of resources by helping decision-makers balance key stakeholder needs with resources Achieving buy-in for change by providing a Value Analysis team with a common understanding of key needs and solutions Delivering services and infrastructure under...

SAVE THE DATE October 17-19, 2018 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Looking for a deliberative method to help your teams balance project objectives with costs. Reaching for a technique that can help you bring stakeholders and subject matter experts together in reaching a common understanding of project needs? Value Analysis (Value Engineering, Value Management) is a proven project management best practice that you can apply to help improve outcomes in your projects, processes and products. Attend the 1 day interactive session to learn how to apply this technique...

Looking for a deliberative method to help your teams balance project objectives with costs. Reaching for a technique that can help you bring stakeholders and subject matter experts together in reaching a common understanding of project needs? Value Analysis (Value Engineering, Value Management) is a proven project management best practice that you can apply to help improve outcomes in your projects, processes and products. Attend the 1 day interactive session to learn how to apply this technique...

 Value Analysis, simple and reliable A solid and transparent approach to create value     Value Analysis Canada held its annual conference in Montreal, on October 16 and 17, 2017.    Speakers demonstrated how, by using the Value Analysis process, you will realize value in your projects, services, products and industry. Value Analysis is a simple and structured process that enables teams to  systematically and efficiently identify & understand information...

The Canadian Value Symposium 2017, hosted by Value Analysis Canada, took place on October 16 & 17 at the Château Vaudreuil near Montreal . The theme of the Symposium was:  Value Analysis, Simple and Reliable    Value Analysis (VA) is a reliable project management best practice and a powerful but simple decision-making tool to identify alternative solutions to problems and achieve best value for money in projects, processes, services and products. But while you can realize...

Thursday May 11, 2017 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (MST)   Presenter: Tom Fletcher P. Eng. CVS   The inclusion of a formal Value Management/ Engineering (VM/VE) step into the conventional decision making process is not being used to its fullest extent, in Canada and the USA.   The VM/VE methodology has been used successfully for the past 70 years yet it is only being utilized in some business and government sectors, in North America. Traditionally it was used in the manufacturing sector...

Thursday April 6, 2017 6:00 PM ? 9:00 PM (MST)   Presenter: Pinky de la Cruz   In 2015, Calgary Fire Department (CFD) had to decide what to do with two aging fire stations in downtown ? replace or rehabilitate?  To determine the best infrastructure solution for the area, CFD embarked on a Value Management (VM) study. This involved collaborating with a team of 24 City staff and external disciplinary experts. The VM study allowed the department to look at things more strategically,...

Looking for a deliberative method to help your teams balance project objectives with costs. Reaching for a technique that can help you bring stakeholders and subject matter experts together in reaching a common understanding of project needs? Value Analysis (Value Engineering, Value Management) is a proven project management best practice that you can apply to help improve outcomes in your projects, processes and products. Attend the 1 day interactive session to learn how to apply this technique...

Thursday March 9th, 2017 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (MST)   Presenter: James Tan and Darsh Nawaratna   Construction Services, Infrastructure Delivery (previously Drainage Design & Construction), Integrated Infrastructure Services Department undertook a transformation initiative in 2013-2015 to reassess its business model and strategies and, to develop new strategic directions to align with the City’s overall vision and goals. The transformation initiative resulted in the acquisition...

Looking for a deliberative method to help your teams balance project objectives with costs. Reaching for a technique that can help you bring stakeholders and subject matter experts together in reaching a common understanding of project needs? Value Analysis (Value Engineering, Value Management) is a proven project management best practice that you can apply to help improve outcomes in your projects, processes and products. Attend the 1 day interactive session to learn how to apply this technique...

Joseph Snodgrass highlighted the application of value management in various industrial application including mining, refinery, oil sand and other industrial applications. The discussion ranged from why to use value management in industrial applications to how to implement value management. Case studies highlighted the outcomes achieved by applying Value Engineering/Value Analysis to Industrial projects in Western Canada.Mr. Snodgrass has performed Value Analysis and Value Engineering on Capital...

Thursday November 10, 2016 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (MST)   Presenter: Mushtaq Rabbi   Calgary, in the Province of Alberta, is the fourth largest municipality in Canada with a metropolitan population of approximately 1.44 million. The City is led by a fifteen member elected Council and strives to deliver the highest possible quality of municipal services to citizens. The City of Calgary is a program and project intensive organization. In November 2015, The City published a Value Management (VM...

  The city of Granby has opened a project management office where they want to implement best practices. One of the selected best practices is Value Analysis.  Mr. Daniel Surprenant, P.Eng., Project Director will be highlighting his experience of using value analysis in the city of Granby on a variety of projects.     The city of Calgary has a Value Management Standard and has used Value Management for several years and has maintained statistics on their experience. Mrs. Lucie...

October 20, 2016 at 5:30PM - 8:30PM   BY: Hussien T. AL-Battaineh, Ph.D., P.Eng., CVS Value Engineering/Analysis is “a systematic process used by a multidisciplinary team to improve the value of a project through the analysis of its functions” defined by SAVE International. This presentation discusses the concept of value engineering, looks into its applications, and highlights the benefits of the methodology. Furthermore, the presentation demonstrates how value engineering was...

On September 22, 2016, Value Analysis Canada – Western Group launched its 2016-2017 Dinner Presentation Series, “Pathways to Value”, with a great talk delivered by Martyn R. Phillips, CVS®-Life, CVM, FICE, FCIWEM, FHKIVM, PVM, P.Eng. His presentation entitled “A Smorgasbord of Value Improvement Applications to Projects Worldwide” showcased a variety of worldwide value engineering applications and listed multiple benefits of the methodology. The presentation was...

The SAVE / VA Canada Value Summit 2016 is a must-attend event for anyone in VE or a related field! The 2016 Summit themed "The Power of VE" will be held jointly with SAVE International® and Value Analysis Canada. The Summit will be held in Niagara Falls, conveniently situated on the USA/Canada border between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.

April 26-28 2016 are the dates to remember for the International VA conference in Munich, Germany. The theme of the conference is:   Value Management Practice 2016, Secure Progress – Progress Securely   For more information, please consult the document here:  

Our president, Lucie Parrot, will be travelling to Alberta for a few events : October 19th – presentations to City of Calgary staff, senior management in the morning and sponsors and project managers in the afternoon. Busy day, talking about Value in City projects and VM for Project managers. This event is reserved for City personnel only. October 20th – Value engineering, a tool to deliver project value. This Calgary event, sponsored and organized by APEGA is open to all. October...

Inscriptions are complete for this event. April 28, 2015 Musee Grevin, 705 Ste-Catherine west, Montreal, 5th Floor Are you interested in improving the value and quality of a project? Are you looking for a structured approach to innovation? Do you want to be part of the creative process and generate alternative solutions? If you said YES to the questions above, improve your skills by attending an introductory session on Value Analysis (VA) in Montreal on April 28, 2015. The language of instruction...

The Canadian Value Symposium 2014, hosted by the Canadian Society of Value Analysis (CSVA) will take place November 17th and 18th, at the Eaton Chelsea in Downtown Toronto. The theme of this year’s Symposium is:    Solving Problems and Improving Value   Value Analysis (VA) is a proven project management best practice and an exceptional decision-making tool to find alternative solutions to problems and achieve best value for money in projects, processes, systems and products...

  The Canadian Value Symposium 2014, hosted by the Canadian Society of Value Analysis (CSVA) took place on November 17th and 18th, at the Eaton Chelsea in Downtown Toronto.The theme of the Symposium was:      Solving Problems and Improving Value       Value Analysis (VA) is a proven project management best practice and an exceptional decision-making tool to find alternative solutions to problems and achieve best value for money in projects, processes...

Do More With Less - 20 Years of VA in Canada. The Canadian Society of Value Analysis held its annual conference in Montreal from November 25 to 26, 2013

November 24, 2013 at 15:30 pm.   Marriott Château Champlain 1 Place du Canada Montreal, PQ   H3B 4C9 1-800-200-5909 Ville-Marie Suite 410   15:30 pm    Call to Order   1.      Opening statement and validation of quorum 2.      Revision of previous minutes 3.      Financial report 4.      Secretary’s report 5.      Communications...

  Meeting Agenda   Date: January 12, 2013   Time: 10:00 am Place:    1062 Pembridge Crescent               Kingston, Ontario               K7P 1P3 Phone # 613 384-3962   10:00    Call to Order  Opening statement and validation of quorum Revision of previous minutes Financial report Secretary’s report Communications report Conference report Activities report...

The Mod1 at McGill University has just been completed with 5 projects the students had to optimize using the VE tools.  The CSVA sent  representatives (Mrs. Chantal Dion eng, from Hatch and Mr. Hilary Avertick eng. from Martin Parrot) to evaluate the presentations and choose the best one. The winning team is the Koyo Food team. Koyo Food is a major manufacturer of rice cakes, in Montreal. The team had to optimize the preparation of the rice process. It came up with a VE proposal comparing...

The Canadian Society of Value Analysis held its annual conference in Toronto from November 14 to 16, 2011. 2011 Conference Home

Achieving Innovation through Value Analysis! The Canadian Society of Value Analysis will hold its annual conference in Toronto from November 14 to 16, 2011.

PMI Southern Alberta Chapter and CSVA Joint Dinner Event   Date: November 09, 2011 at 5:00 pm (MST) Location: City of Calgary Water Centre, 625 25 Av SE, Calgary, Alberta Topic: Value Management at Alberta Infrastructure Value Management has long been important in the advancement of projects in the Alberta Government.   Lessons learned have recently been incorporated into a formal value management program where it is felt that a consistent approach to capital projects will bring about...

The 2010 Canadian Society of Value Analysis conference was in Montreal on November 15th and 16th.  

This year the Canadian Society of Value Analysis conference will be held in Ottawa on November 23rd and 24th, 2009.  

  This year the Canadian Society of Value Analysis conference will be held in Ottawa on November 23rd and 24th, 2009. Our conference will highlight how Value Analysis/Value Engineering/Value Management can be an effective strategy to enable governments, businesses and other organizations to successfully navigate the current challenging economic times, by improving performance, improving efficiency and maximizing value in their projects, products and services. More than ever, the sustainability...

The Canadian Society of Value Analysis is hosting a meet and greet on the evening of Thursday June 11, 2009 in Ottawa for members and those interested in Value Analysis.  A number of members of the Canadian Society of Value Analysis (CSVA) executive will be in Ottawa on the evening of June 11, 2009, and will be looking forward to meeting you including:   ·         President Scot McClintock from Liverpool, NY ·    ...

  This year the Canadian Society of Value Analysis conference will be held in Toronto / Markham on Oct 27 and 28th, 2008. Our conference will highlight how Value Analysis/Value Management is used in creating value in projects, products and services. Creating value is critical to the Canadian economy. Systematic application of Value Analysis enables industry, government and the service sector to create value and harness innovation. Its strength comes from the power of the synergy, creativity and...

This year the Canadian Society of Value Analysis conference will be held in Toronto / Markham on Oct 27 and 28th, 2008. Our conference will highlight how Value Analysis/Value Management is used in creating value in projects, products and services.  

This year the conference will be held in Montreal on November 19th and 20th, 2007. Our conference will highlight how Value Analysis/Value Management is used by product designers, service providers and project teams to innovate and remain competitive. Innovation is critical to the survival of corporations today. Organizations have to compete against low-cost economies and try to win consumers that demand continually higher levels of value for the money they spend. Under such demanding business conditions...

An informative evening session on how Value Analysis can improve project sustainability in different sectors.  Presenters will highlight how the VA job plan can be used to focus on sustainability.  The VA process use of teamwork & multi-lateral thinking, the ability to generate new ideas and the need to champion new ideas are some of the keys to successfully improving sustainability on real projects.