Using Value Planning as a Project Consultation Tool - SCAV/CSVA
Using Value Planning as a Project Consultation Tool - SCAV/CSVA
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<strong>Using</strong> <strong>Value</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> <strong>as</strong> a<strong>Project</strong> <strong>Consultation</strong> <strong>Tool</strong>Exploring the VM <strong>Tool</strong>kitDavid Wilson, P.Eng., CVS-Life, FSAVE, CPF2012 <strong>CSVA</strong> Annual Conference – October 2012Calgary, AB
Today’s Presentation…• Three Aspects:• managing approvalrisks• empoweringconstituents• doing the right project!Improve the <strong>Value</strong> of Your <strong>Planning</strong> Dollar!
Typical <strong>Planning</strong> ProcessInitial PublicNoticeData Collectionand AssessmentProblemIdentificationDevelopAlternativesEvaluate Alt./Select AlternativeInvestigative Studies/ReportsPublicMeetingPublicMeetingFinalizeConceptSubmit Report forApprovalPublicReviewApprove<strong>Project</strong>
<strong>Planning</strong> Process• <strong>Planning</strong> process is b<strong>as</strong>ed onscientific method• Environmental Assessment– Public– Agencies
Confidence:The feeling you havethe moment before you realizethe situation you’re really in.Hanks Lees, Burlington Northern 1993
<strong>Planning</strong> NeedsHighway 8Bullock’sCorners
The Right <strong>Planning</strong> Solution!Hwy. 8CemeteryHHBullock’sCornersHeritageFeaturesHHHHTrees &Fences
There goes the neighbourhood.“And they’re turningBullock’s Corners intoa mini-cloverleaf.”Save Our Bullock’s -SOB for short!
What Happened?• Right project solving right problem?• Recognize stakeholder needs foracceptance?• Failed to learn from previous studies?
<strong>Value</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> Overview• <strong>Value</strong> <strong>Planning</strong>– applying VM very early inproject development• Powerfulcommunications tool• Working directly– Public– Stakeholders
Opportunity for ChangeInfluencing the OutcomeStandardsand Policy<strong>Planning</strong>& DesignConstructionMtce. and Ops.<strong>Project</strong> Ph<strong>as</strong>e (Life Cycle)
Benefits and Challenges• Involves real decisionmakersbefore commitments made– proactive versus reactive role– non-technical participants• Interactive exchange– listening– expectations/sensitivities• Begins buy-in process– part of the solution
<strong>Value</strong> <strong>Planning</strong>• Four objectives:– share/obtaininformation– finalize problem oropportunity statement– project sensitivitiesand expectations– project opportunities
ExamplesInfr<strong>as</strong>tructure M<strong>as</strong>ter PlanLand Use Secondary PlanBridge <strong>Project</strong>Building <strong>Project</strong>Roadway <strong>Project</strong>
Underground Infr<strong>as</strong>tructure M<strong>as</strong>ter Plan+6,000+10,000+2,000City ofLethbridge+2,000• Growth:– 70,000 (Existing)– Adding 20,000• $91M M<strong>as</strong>ter Plan– Water– Storm– Sanitary
Underground Infr<strong>as</strong>tructure M<strong>as</strong>ter Plan• ExcessInfr<strong>as</strong>tructure– water tower– $1M to remove
Milton M<strong>as</strong>ter Plan/Secondary PlanOperationsReviewSafetyReviewNeed &JustificationProblemStatementInfr<strong>as</strong>tructureReview<strong>Value</strong><strong>Planning</strong>WorkshopWe are here
Milton M<strong>as</strong>ter Plan/Secondary PlanUrbanDesignSafetyMaximumResponseTransitLevel ofServiceBalancedResponseAlternateModesGoodsMovementCommunityExpectationsMinimumResponseScheduleEconomicDevelopmentCapitalCostEnvironmentalImpactsFlexibilityfor the FutureO&MCostDESIRABLEBASELINE
C<strong>as</strong>e Study - Interprovincial Bridge
C<strong>as</strong>e Study - Interprovincial Bridge• VP Sessions– 3 corridors– 2 team leaders– 6 sessions• Techniques– functionalconfirmation– sandbox sessions– engagement survey
C<strong>as</strong>e Study – Vauxhall Schools• Schools in need– 50% utilized– deteriorating– unique learning needs• Expectations– two new schools– at le<strong>as</strong>t same size• Provincial policy– one new K-12 school– 6,300 m 2
C<strong>as</strong>e Study – Vauxhall SchoolsHigh SchoolElementary School
C<strong>as</strong>e Study - Kennedy Road
C<strong>as</strong>e Study - Kennedy Road
C<strong>as</strong>e Study - Kennedy Road
C<strong>as</strong>e Study - Kennedy Road
C<strong>as</strong>e Study - Kennedy Road
C<strong>as</strong>e Study - Kennedy RoadSatisfyUsersMovePeople/GoodsReduceDelayAccommodateGrowthEnhanceSafetyAccommodatePedestriansEnsureSafe AccessSatisfyStakeholdersProtectCemeteriesLimitProp. ImpactsConveyDrainage
C<strong>as</strong>e Study - Kennedy Road
C<strong>as</strong>e Study - Kennedy Road
C<strong>as</strong>e Study – Kennedy Road
Tips, Tricks, and Traps• Early <strong>as</strong> possible• Public sessions – manage access• Create listening time• Avoid over-presenting; process overload
Tips, Tricks, and Traps• Plan for delays• High-level functionality• Recognize their expertise
Today’s Presentation…• Three Aspects:• managing approvalrisks• empoweringconstituents• doing the right project!Improve the <strong>Value</strong> of Your <strong>Planning</strong> Dollar!
ContactDavid C. Wilson, P.Eng., CVS-Life, FSAVE, CPFPresidentNCE <strong>Value</strong> Engineers Inc.2800 Fourteenth Avenue, Suite 406Markham, ON, L3R 0E4T 905.943.4443F 905.943.4449david.wilson@nceve.com
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