Value engineering in #plumbing can cut costs, but it also reshapes risk. Substitutions can meet code while changing long-term reliability. After failures, insurers now scrutinize such decisions, turning #valueengineering into a transfer of liability with real consequences. buff.ly/IuDTVca

Juneau committee approves staff direction to transfer CIP funds toward Burns Building renovation The Finance Committee directed staff to reassign several CIP accounts and to appropriate $2 million to deferred maintenance so the borough can fund an $8.5M–$13M renovation of the Burns Building; an amendment to restore $525,000 to the Lemon Creek multimodal path failed 4–5.

The Juneau committee has taken a bold step toward renovating the Burns Building with a proposed $8.5 million plan, but what does this mean for other vital projects in the city?

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#JuneauCityandBorough #AK #JuneauFinance #DeferredMaintenance #CitizenPortal #ValueEngineering

Rose Quarter update: ODOT reports $480 million allocated, roughly $1.5 billion gap ODOT told lawmakers the Rose Quarter program now shows a $1.96–2.08 billion estimate, with $480 million committed and federal rescissions eliminating planned unobligated funds; staff will seek value engineering and funding options at the Dec. 11 OTC meeting.

The Rose Quarter Project faces a staggering funding gap of up to $1.5 billion, despite $480 million already allocated and new strategies in play to close the deficit.

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#OR #ValueEngineering #FundingChallenges #InfrastructureDevelopment

3/ So, why does UX matter in MVP definition? UX helps with 'value engineering' - prioritising features crucial for your MVP. It’s about focusing on features that maximise user value and validate your product-market fit hypotheses.

#userexperience #valueengineering

Superintendent Otley unveils $67M school project adjustments and value engineering plans Otley details increased costs and design changes for educational buildings at Miller South.

Akron City’s $67 million school project is set for a major overhaul, featuring expanded auditorium seating and strategic design changes to enhance the performing arts program.

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#OH #InfrastructureInvestment #CitizenPortal #ValueEngineering #CommunityEngagement #AkronEducation

Unlocking strategic value in B2B SaaS means going beyond features—connect your tech directly to customer business objectives and drive measurable impact. buff.ly/mD8vv2e

#ValueEngineering #B2B #SaaS #ROI

Now no longer; viability appraisals are driving down affordable % often to 0, most Housing Associations have shut up shop almost completely as chickens come home to roost for years of too much #ValueEngineering & underinvestment in maintenance, leading to justified (most) increased safety regulation

Cottage Grove Council discusses 5% cost reduction in upcoming project budget Council debates value engineering to achieve 5% budget reduction without compromising project quality.

Cottage Grove trustees are tackling budget cuts head-on, aiming for a realistic 5% reduction without sacrificing quality in a crucial upcoming project.

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#CottageGroveDaneCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #ValueEngineering #CommunityPlanning #CottageGroveBudget #FiscalResponsibility

Value…do you know when your customers are getting value from your products and services? My latest research explores how to build a methodology. #icp #scp #customervalue #valueengineering

I've posted a new article: An illustrative guide: How a simple Business Value Framework can provide a clear, consistent and agreed upon financial basis to accelerate investments for your solution. Full article here: markmargolis.me/2025/02/19/a... #Microsoft #AI #Dynamics365 #valueengineering

Town officials review $110M school project funding and potential cost-saving measures Officials discuss strategies to reduce construction costs by $8 million in school project.

Tensions rise as Southborough's Neary Building Committee confronts a daunting $8 million budget cut challenge for the new school project.

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#TownofSouthboroughWorcesterCounty #MA #SouthboroughSchools #BudgetAccountability #CitizenPortal #ValueEngineering #CommunitySafety

Contractor reveals hundreds of thousands in savings for county construction project Contractor identifies significant value engineering savings during construction despite design issues.

Aransas County officials are uncovering hundreds of thousands in savings on construction projects while tackling design challenges head-on!

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#AransasCounty #TX #AransasCountyConstruction #ValueEngineering #FiscalResponsibility #ProjectManagement #CitizenPortal

#ValueEngineering.

Robotwist becomes sentient - then explodes #ValueEngineering drive.google.com/open?id=1bi4...

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#ValueEngineering #TechStrategy #DevEfficiency #StartupLife #EngineeringLeadership

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