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MC Industrial’s Value Analysis is a systematic approach to maximizing the effect of every project dollar spent. Essentially, this process evaluates alternative materials and methods to maintain a specific level of performance, but at a lower cost.
Value Analysis is a critical component of our design phase. A systematic approach to maximizing the effect of every project dollar spent, Value Analysis evaluates alternative materials and methods to maintain a specific level of performance while reducing costs. Your MC Industrial team reviews all plans and specifications during the pre-construction phase and recommends alternate design solutions that may impact the cost and quality of the final product. Can we suggest more cost-effective materials or processes? Would an alternative design result in improved functionality? We study site, foundations, mechanical and electrical systems, materials, construction feasibility, installation and construction costs and lifecycle costs, all with an emphasis on cost-control and the impact of potential decisions. As with our estimating procedures, our Value Analysis process minimizes variance from the schedule and budget.
MC Industrial conducts an aggressive value analysis program in conjunction with the design team, particularly emphasizing areas of high cost and those impacting the construction schedule. The evaluation process includes cost analysis, identification of alternatives, construction feasibility, considerations relative to labor and material availability, and effect on the project schedule.
The MC Industrial project staff provides value analysis input through our involvement in regular team meetings and through special value analysis review sessions by our staff. At project meetings throughout the design phase, we actively participate in discussions of design issues which affect the project cost. Our role is to investigate and suggest viable design alternatives that will avoid unnecessary expenditures and provide improved value and economy. MC Industrial provides information on the relative cost of various systems or materials which may be more cost effective so that the architects and owner can make decisions as to the most cost-effective design. During the value analysis review, all expenditures relating to construction, maintenance, operation, and replacement, are considered.
During the program and schematic design phases, MC Industrial’s Value Analysis focuses on the major building systems being considered. Specifically, we examine areas such as the foundations, frame, exterior skin, and roof system. In the later part of the schematic phase and during design development, we examine the building subsystems, such as detailed mechanical/electrical distribution, interior finishes and other details of the design.
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