Value Management in Design Planning: A Systems-Based Framework for Multi-Disciplinary Team Involvement

Abstract

Value Management (VM) has proven to provide a structured methodology using specific supporting tools and techniques that facilitates effective decision-making on many types of projects, thus achieving ‘best value’ for clients. It offers an exceptionally strong approach to exploring project needs and functions in line with client’s objectives. The Functional Analysis, and Creativity and Evaluation Phases of VM crucially focus on understanding clients’ objectives for their projects and on finding innovative solutions to deliver those projects accordingly.