Title Value Engineering Idea Generation for Temporary Construction Designs through Conflict Resolution
Authors Hong, Soonheon ; Baeg, Hangee ; Moon, Sungwoo
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.6106/KJCEM.2013.14.6.030
Page pp.30-37
ISSN 1229-7534
Keywords Value engineering methodology ; Idea creation ; Conflict ; Technical parameter ; Design value improvement
Abstract Idea creation is the most important step in the overall value engineering (VE) process. Usually the activity is done mostly relying on the experience and knowledge of the experts in the VE team. A more organized approach is needed to find the chance of design improvement during a VE workshop. This study presents an organized approach to increasing the chance of idea creation during the VE workshop. The concept of conflict resolution in TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) is applied to understand the problem area during design improvement. The technical parameters were identified in the problem area to explain the conflicts in design improvement. These technical parameters were used to assist problem solving and improve design functions. A case study was done on a temporary construction operation, and demonstrated that the organized idea creation can help improve the design value of the temporary construction operation.