Value engineering
Find tools and templates to identify and eliminate unnecessary costs in project design, construction, operations and maintenance.
When is a Value Engineering workshop required?
WSDOT requires value engineering for structural projects over $40 million and all projects over $50 million. Projects with estimated total costs less than these amounts can apply value engineering to enhance performance of a facility, reduce cost, or as a tool to build consensus by engaging stakeholders.
When is a Value Engineering workshop recommended?
WSDOT encourages a VE analysis on any project where there is a potential for significant cost savings or improved project performance or quality. Conducting VE analyses can offer opportunities for improved value and facilitate the success of projects involving complex technical issues, challenging project constraints, unique requirements, and competing community and stakeholder objectives.
Value Engineering news
See Design Manual with revisions to Chapter 310 - Value Engineering
Workshop resources
Find workshop resources such as forms and guides to help with your workshop.
Setting up your workshop
- Workshop Request Form (DOCX 132KB)
- Value Engineering Job Plan (PDF 702KB)
- Value Engineering with Risk Assessment (PDF 234KB)
During your workshop
- Value Engineering (VE) Study Sign-in Sheet (DOCX 128KB)
- Study Checklist (DOC 90KB)
- Team Member Guide (PDF 143KB)
After your workshop
- Region Coordinator Roles (PDF 472KB)
- Recommendation Approval Form (DOCX 35KB)
- Performance Measures (PDF 48KB)
Reporting templates
- Value Engineering Report Template (ftp site)
- Value Engineering – Risk Assessment Report (VERA) template (PDF 38KB)
General VE information
- What is Value Engineering? (PDF 270KB)
- Does my project need a VE Study? (PDF 13KB)
- Combining a CRA with a VE Study (PDF 164KB)
Design Manual M21-01 policy
- Design Manual Chapter 305 - Project Management (PDF 800KB)
- Design Manual Chapter 310 - Value Engineering (PDF 796KB)
See what other states practice to identify and eliminate unnecessary costs within projects.
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Region contacts
Northwest Region
Chris Damitio
Chris.Damitio@wsdot.wa.gov
360-757-5991
Hung Huynh
Hung.Huynh@wsdot.wa.gov
206-440-4311
North Central Region
Michael Roy
Michael.Roy@wsdot.wa.gov
509-667-2876
Dan Lewis
Dan.Lewis@wsdot.wa.gov
509-667-3051
Olympic Region
Kevin Krzyzewski
Kevin.Krzyzewski@wsdot.wa.gov
360-357-2674
Southwest Region
Jonathan Abuyan
Jonathan.Abuyan@wsdot.wa.gov
360-905-1579
Caroline Bricheux
Caroline.Bricheux@wsdot.wa.gov
360-905-2080
Madison Cary
Madison.Cary@wsdot.wa.gov
360-905-1565
South Central Region
Bob Hooker
Bob.Hooker@wsdot.wa.gov
509-577-1760
Jill Dexter
Jill.Dexter@wsdot.wa.gov
509-577-1817
Eastern Region
Tracey Partridge
Tracey.Partridge.wsdot.wa.gov
509-324-6100
Washington State Ferries
Lei Lu
Lei.Lu@wsdot.wa.gov
206-515-3848
Cesar Mayor
Cesar.Mayor@wsdot.wa.gov
206-515-3848
I-405/SR 167 Program Coordinator
Dawn McIntosh
Dawn.McIntosh@wsdot.wa.gov
206-909-3655
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