Value Engineering (VE) and Alternate System Review
Cost-effective design alternatives aligned with real-world conditions and construction goals
D.W. Kozera, Inc. provides value engineering and alternate system review services to support design-build teams in identifying smarter, more efficient geotechnical solutions. By evaluating foundation types, earth retention systems, and ground improvement strategies, we help reduce costs, simplify construction, and maintain performance, especially when budgets are tight or site conditions change. These reviews are grounded in constructability, risk management, and soil behavior, delivering practical options that integrate smoothly with project delivery timelines.
Whether at proposal stage or during redesign, our VE input supports informed decisions that balance structural needs with site realities.
Services Offered
- Review of Foundation Options Based on Subsurface Conditions and Structural Requirements
- Evaluation of Retaining Wall Systems Including MSE, Cantilevered, and Anchored Designs
- Recommendations for Alternate Shoring or Ground Improvement Techniques
- Identification of Opportunities to Reduce Excavation, Material Use, or Equipment Demands
- Constructability Reviews and Phasing Input to Streamline Installation
- Integration with Civil and Structural Design Adjustments During Preconstruction
- Support for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Design-Build Design Reviews or Budget Reconciliations
- Documentation of VE Proposals for Owner and Design Team Review
Why Work with D.W. Kozera?
- Real-World Solutions Rooted in Geotechnical Insight
We combine design knowledge with practical field experience to develop alternatives that reflect actual soil behavior, site logistics, and construction realities. - Collaborative Partner for Design-Build and CMAR Teams
Our engineers work seamlessly with civil, structural, and contractor teams to propose cost-saving options that align with design intent and delivery schedules. - Focused on Constructability, Cost, and Performance
From reducing excavation depth to rethinking shoring or ground improvement, our VE reviews are grounded in efficiency, without trading off safety or long-term reliability.
Every site has options, some just make more sense. Contact D.W. Kozera to explore value-driven geotechnical solutions that help your design-build project deliver more with less.