Maximizing Value Through Engineering in Industrial Contracting

In the world of industrial contracting, clients often face projects that strain budgets and disrupt operations. Lee Industrial Contracting tackles these challenges head-on by implementing value engineering (VE) principles throughout the project lifecycle.

Understanding Value Engineering

Value engineering in industrial contracting aims to enhance project functionality while reducing costs. This can be achieved through material substitution, efficiency enhancements, lifecycle considerations, construction method alterations or other means, often resulting in both improved outcomes and decreased expenses.

The Importance of Early Implementation

Applying VE from the project’s outset is important for maximizing benefits. By considering VE options early, Lee Contracting helps our customers by:

1. Including a collaborative approach during the quoting/estimation phase.
2. Leveraging past experiences to address unique client situations.
3. Ensuring optimal design, especially when clients are uncertain about their requirements or specifications.

Real-World Applications for Industrial Contracting

Lee Industrial Contracting’s VE approach has led to innovative solutions in challenging projects. Here are just a couple of examples:

Partial Roof Raising: When a building lacked sufficient height for a new stamping press, Lee Contracting performed a partial roof raise instead of complete demolition. This solution:

• Created necessary space for the new machine
• Allowed for continued operations during construction
• Significantly reduced project timeline

Press Pit Optimization: For a client requiring a common press pit for four new presses, Lee Contracting’s VE process helped meet needs while lowering costs and adhering to the tight timeline.

Benefits of Single-Source, Self-Performing Capabilities

As an industrial contractor with 100% in-house capabilities, Lee Contracting’s integrated approach to VE offers several advantages:

1. Interdepartmental collaboration for optimal VE ideas
2. Improved project timing
3. Reduced impact on current operations
4. Lower overall project costs

Client Satisfaction and Expectations

Many clients now anticipate Lee Contracting’s VE expertise as an industrial contractor, often providing loose specifications and relying on us to design the best solution. This trust has resulted in high client satisfaction and better-end products. By incorporating value engineering from the outset, Lee Industrial Contracting consistently delivers improved project outcomes while effectively managing costs.

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