Techniques of Value Analysis and Engineering

by Lawrence D. Miles

Cover, Inscription, Title Page, and Preface
Contents	vii
Preface to the Second Edition	xv
Quotation - "Mind Setting"	xviii
1. Concepts and Approaches of Value Analysis and Engineering	1
2. All Cost Is for Function	25
3. Evaluate the Function	31
4. Problem-setting System	45
5. Problem-solving System	51
6. Setting and Solving Management-decision-type Problems	70
7. Setting and Solving Services Problems	77
8. Results Accelerators	87
9. Using the System	162
10. Special Knowledge Required	178
11. Understanding the Decision Environment	205
12. Effect on Other Work in the Business	224
13. Effective Organization for Value Work	253
14. Essential Qualifications and Training for Value Analysis and Engineers	267
15. Work Content for the Value Analyst, Engineer, and Consultant	274
16. Motivation, Measurement, and Tests	283
17. Advanced Techniques	299
18. Using the System to Reduce Construction Costs	313
19. Problems for Assignment	330
Appendix	337
Index	351

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