M.A. + Associates, LLC conducts value engineering studies on construction projects to develop creative alternatives for possible project improvements. The VE study is conducted by highly trained specialists, trained in VE methodology. Our VE team determines if budget dollars are spent efficiently and ensure that the functional requirements of the project are attained at the lowest life cycle cost. They determine if budget dollars are spent efficiently, and ensure that the functional requirements of the project are attained at the lowest life cycle cost. The VE study is facilitated by a certified value specialist (CVS). The team follows the Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE) Five Step VE Job Plan which is an organized approach that helps experts analyze a design and understand the purpose and function of a facility. Value Engineering also quickly identifies areas with high cost-to-value ratios, and provides a way to develop and select alternatives for project improvements.