Information Stage Objectives of

• THe objective of the Information Phase is to establish the identity of candidate projects for VE study, and to select specific projects to achieve maximum monetary savings, energy savings, or other benefits, such as a shorter constructuion shedule. 
• In addition, an important part of this phase is the selection of the ve team members. 

Reasons for VE 

There are generally two primary reasons why a project is considered for a VE study. 

1. The item or prokect is required to undergo a VE study based on some policies. 

2. The item or project is a high-cost or high volume (specifications, standards, policies, design methods, etc.) item, i.e., there must be enough potential savings to make the study worthwhile. 

VE Job Plan

• Description VE job plans should contain the following minimal essential features: 

- Descriptions of the objectives and scope of the project in enough detail to assure direction of the study. 

-Goals for the study 

Selection of team members

- Designation of the project leader

- Schedule for completion of each phase of the VE job 

- Estalishment of a target date for formal presentation of project results.