Estimated a cost of construction of a civil structure is a type of value given to the project.

From bills and vouchers it can be arrived at.

The expected cost of construction of the project according cost of materials and labor is found, which is a value for the project with CP & OH.

The cost may be reduced by selecting cheap materials and labor. The materials used may be affected the life span of the structure or could be dangerous. For durable and serviceable structure may costs more money. Its value is also on the higher side.

To get a durable, serviceable and cheap structure is the aim of the value Engineer.

A costly item can be replaced by cheap and good material is the objective of the value engineering.

Thus, to value engineer every aspect of civil engineering is to be known.

He must be a good architect and a best structural engineer. Accounts also shall be correct.

Our structure must aesthetically good looking and also serviceable.

It cannot cause tension while using or viewing.

A 20 cm wall may be replaced by a 10 cm but it would be a security threat.

There are several factors for selecting a material or labor.

For a good structure its value will be higher than a costly project. Labor and equipments shall be selected with utmost care. Special equipments may give rise cost of the project. Which should be selected if unavoidable. Machine labor is cheap in many cases. For example, earth work jcb could be very profitable selection of contractors also a cost reducing factor, his equipments may be near to the new site. For a safe structure good materials should be used, for example fire rating. Contract document should be modified for that objective.