The implementation and effectiveness of value

engineering in the United Arab Emirates

Ratnam, Jeyakumar . University of Glamorgan (Wales) (United Kingdom), ProQuest Dissertations
Publishing, 2016. 10303254.

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ABSTRACT (ENGLISH)
This thesis examines the implementation and effectiveness of Value Engineering in the United Arab Emirates and
is restricted to major building construction projects. The aim of the reasurch is to investigate possible areas of
improvement and could potentially enhance the effectiveness of the managent and control of the Value
Engineering process, for building construction project in the Unietd Arab Emirates. The objectives of the research
is to use the data collected to formulate a model for improvement of the Value Engineering process used in
building construction projects in the United Arab Emirates. Before a model to be formulated, the following
hypotheses need to be addressed. Value Engineering is currently being effectively implemented. Value Engineering
currently provides tangible and measurable benefits. Current practices in the application of Value Engineering can
be improved.
A triangulation approach is employed, with data collected using questionnaires, semi structured interviews and
case studies. The data collected was analysed and critically assessed to compare the Value Engineering process
conducted in the United Arab Emirates with current best practice and to identify specific area for improvement.
Based on the literature review, it became evident that the following seven (7) key factors raised by the researchers
were identified for the potential to effect improvements. 1. Structure and Method of the Value Engineering process.
2. Timing and execution of the Value Engineering and workshop studies. 3. Composition of the Workshop team. 4.
Understanding of the Value Engineering process. 5. Value Engineering during the Construction phase. 6.
Performance measurement based on costs. 7. The effect of environment and culture on Value Engineering.
A model for improving the effectiveness of Value Engineering in the United Arab Emirates was then developed,
validated and refined, based on the responses of seventy two (72) experienced clients, construction professionals,
value engineers, project mangers and contractors. The responses from expatriates and Emirates nationals were
also compared and the following recommondations were incorporated in the model. The identified improvement
into the design consultant agreement is to: Include Value Engineering in the overall project programme. The
identified improvement recommendations for the design stages are: 1. Conduct Value Engineering workshop by
the end of the preliminary design stage. 2. Establish involvement of end-user and who has experience in
construction from project management consultant or client’s representative. 3. Specific consideration of the
culture and environment in the United Arab Emirates. 4. Develop management awareness and commitment. 5.
Implement the new regulations to achieve certification on sustainability (Estidama).
The identified improvement recommendations for the construction stages are: 1. Conducting Value Engineering
review after the award of construction. 2. Monitoring and auditing Value Engineering cost benefits. 3. Controlling
variations and change orders. 4. Verifying Value Engineering recommendations adopted are achieved. 5. Cultivate
company culture and environment to maximise the benefits of Value Engineering. 6. Ensure the new regulations to
achieve certification on sustainability (Estidama).

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Publication year: 2016

Degree date: 2016

School code: 1186

Source: DAI-C 74/12, Dissertation Abstracts International

Place of publication: Ann Arbor

Country of publication: United States

Publication subject: Psychology--Abstracting, Bibliographies, Statistics

University/institution: University of Glamorgan (Wales) (United Kingdom)

University location: Wales

Degree: Ph.D.

Source type: Dissertations &Theses

Language: English

Document type: Dissertation/Thesis

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