Title : Risk Analysis of Major Transit Investment Costs: Approach and Case Studies

Author : David Lewis, HDR

Description :
Presentation outlines principles of risk based estimating for infrastructure projects and how risk based estimating supports decision making. Author integrates solid financial principles with sound engineering decision making. Cost estimating, cost modeling, Monte carlo simulation clearly explained. Useful examples for risk registers.

Format : PDF

Year : 2006

Title : Value Planning Sets Path for Light Rail in City of Ottawa

Author : Peter Stacey, City of Ottawa; Christopher Gordon, NCE

Format : N/A

Year : 2006

Title : VE for Decision Making on Edmonton's South LRT Extension

Author : Scot McClintock, Fathful & Gould

Format : N/A

Year : 2006

Title : VIVA Bus Rapid Transit VE Study

Author : Peter Chackeris, York Rapid Transit

Description :
Highlights of a Regional Municipality of York Rapid Transit Value Engineering study. Demonstrated use of Function-cost analysis, Mismatch Analysis, Quality Modeling and highlights of the recommendations. Noted that the best solutions not necessarily the cheapest, that other disciplines are needed on transit studies, and that customization of elements is a key opportunity to reduce cost without losing functionality.

Format : N/A

Year : 2006