Sekur T Rematobi, Wennie Mandela, Ery Murniyasih

Penerapan Value Engineering pada Proyek Pembangunan Gedung

Introduction

Penerapan value engineering pada proyek pembangunan gedung . Pelajari penerapan Value Engineering untuk efisiensi biaya proyek pembangunan gedung. Studi kasus proyek rektorat Poltekkes Sorong berhasil menghemat 1.79% melalui optimasi material dinding & lantai.

Abstract

In the development of a construction project, cost control is very important in the process of managing project costs. Many problems will be encountered in a construction project such as wasteful use of materials, unskilled labor and late completion of the project. This causes waste of costs that do not match the specified budget. In the construction project of the Rectorate of the Sorong City Health Polytechnic building, a budget of Rp. 36,570,996,788.55 is required. This study aims to make savings on previously planned costs, in addition to knowing the comparison of total project costs after analysis. The method used in this study is the Value Engineering method. The Value Engineering method is a method used to identify and eliminate unnecessary activities or reduce costs without reducing function. There are 4 stages of the work plan in this method, namely: Information Stage, Creative Stage, Analysis Stage, and Recommendation Stage. After conducting the Value Engineering analysis, savings of Rp. 654,875,786.25 or 1.79% of the total project cost were obtained. The analysis was conducted on the two highest-cost work items: wall and floor work. For the wall work, it was recommended that the HPL wall covering be replaced with plasterboard, while for the floor work, it was recommended that the 60x60 granite be replaced with 60x60 ceramic tiles.

Review

This paper presents a focused application of Value Engineering (VE) principles to a specific construction project, the Rectorate of the Sorong City Health Polytechnic building, aiming to address critical issues of cost control and waste prevalent in construction. The study clearly articulates the problem of budget overruns due to inefficiencies like material waste and unskilled labor, setting a strong practical context for its intervention. With a substantial initial budget, the objective to identify and implement cost savings through VE is well-defined and highly relevant to the construction industry's constant need for efficiency and fiscal responsibility. The methodology employed centers on the well-established Value Engineering method, structured around its four standard stages: Information, Creative, Analysis, and Recommendation. This systematic approach lends credibility to the study's process. The abstract highlights the pragmatic selection of analysis targets, focusing on the two highest-cost work items – walls and floors – which is a sound strategy for maximizing potential savings. The specific recommendations, replacing HPL with plasterboard for walls and granite with ceramic tiles for floors, are clear and directly linked to material cost reduction. The reported savings of Rp. 654,875,786.25, representing 1.79% of the total project cost, demonstrate a quantifiable positive impact of the VE application. While the study successfully demonstrates the practical utility of Value Engineering in generating tangible cost savings, an expert review would prompt further consideration of the 'value' aspect inherent in VE, beyond mere cost reduction. The abstract primarily emphasizes cost reduction and material substitution. A more thorough discussion within the full paper on how the *functionality, durability, aesthetic appeal, or long-term maintenance* of the building components were maintained or optimized alongside the cost savings would significantly strengthen the argument for true value enhancement. Furthermore, exploring the decision-making process during the Creative and Analysis stages, including the evaluation criteria beyond cost (e.g., lifecycle costs, stakeholder satisfaction, buildability), would add depth. Nevertheless, this study provides a valuable case illustration of VE's potential for immediate cost optimization in construction projects, particularly within the Indonesian context.

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