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[0] 14 [Description] At its best, VE is not merely a cost-cutting exercise, but a review process to enhance “value.” EPA used the VE process to balance cost, function, and environmental performance when considering options. The VE process became especially important when extraordinary challenges were introduced by the political process that is unique to the design of a large government facility. When the US Senate was considering appropriations for the new facility, they asked EPA to review the project again to see whether the total cost could be significantly reduced. This challenged VE participants to produce creative cost reductions without compromising functionality, reducing program area, or compromising environmental goals. The core design group not only reduced the total project cost by approximately $30 million, but the VE cost-reduction exercise produced a greener building. For more details about this technology/strategy and project, including photos, a video, detailed documents, and specifications, see http://www.epa.gov/rtp/new-bldg/environmental/environmental.htm [Technology] 
Optimum-value engineering
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