PCL family of companies - Infrastructure

VALUE ENGINEERING is a systematic project analysis to find the most efficient way to meet owner needs and to maximize the value of their project investment.

Value engineering is an integral part of our construction process. It is not simply a cost saving exercise; however, cost savings exercises require similar teamwork, communication, planning and execution. The goal is primarily to obtain maximum value for the owner’s investment and to more efficiently meet the owner’s needs. The value engineering process involves a systematic analysis of project components and systems, life cycle costs and constructability, in order to present the client with recommendations that will give them the best value. These recommendations are the result of a thorough examination of contract documents, and must achieve a balance between aesthetics, economics, structural and functional requirements. We’re also able to present solutions to any project challenges, or to provide a lower owner cost, while still meeting program requirements.

Below, our clients and other construction partners talk about their value engineering experiences with the PCL family of companies:

Evans Crary Sr. Bridge Replacement

PCL and FDOT received the 1999 AASHTO Value Engineering Award for the most innovative proposal during construction of this project. The PCL proposal demonstrated "outstanding value-engineering achievements in teamwork, cost savings, streamlined construction sequencing and reduction of schedule resulting in an overall improved project." The PCL redesign saved FDOT over $700,000 and 90 calender days. With 180-foot spans, the structure has the longest spans built in the Western Hemisphere utilizing the span-by-span method of precast segmental erection. This bridge also won the 2001 FTBA Major Bridge Award.

Foothills Parkway Segmental Bridges

This very complex bridge project was constructed in the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. The project included two bridges to be built on the side of the Smokey Mountains for a scenic highway. The project was designed to be built in the precast segmental fashion. Due to very difficult access, PCL redesigned the bridge to use a form traveller method to cast-in-place the box superstructure. Innovative contractor-initiated redesign on this project saved the Federal Highway Administration close to $4 million from the other contractor proposals.