To request a VE Study team assignment online, enter your agency's username and password at the right to gain access to the online VE Study team assignment form.

How do I know if a VE Study is required?
For urban funding programs, a VE study is usually required for projects exceeding two and one-half million dollars ($2.5 million) in total costs or in some cases, determined by TIB staff to be necessary for ongoing design of the project.

When should I do a VE Study?
Usually, the VE Study should be completed when 30% of the design is done. This will assist the remaining design to incorporate any suggested savings from the VE Study to be included in the final estimates.

Are there any exemptions to the VE Study requirement?
Yes. Projects selected and funded for only the construction phase or if the project has less than 20% in TIB funding, both are automatically exempted from the VE Study requirement. The Executive Director has the discretion to waive the VE Study requirement if the total project costs less than $5.0 million. The Board has the discretion to waive the value engineering study requirement on any project. The best way to confirm if a VE Study is required is to contact your project engineer.

How do I find a VE Study facilitator?
The lead agency needs to contact State of Washington, Department of General Administration, Division of Engineering and Architectural Service.  GA has the Architect/Engineer (A/E) Reference File which has a comprehensive list of facilitators available.  For more information, please visit GA's web site or contact Jo Ann Cabiaio at (360) 902-7231 or via email at easmail@ga.wa.gov.

Where can I find the rules regarding a VE Study?
The Washington Administrative Code (WAC) provides added information on the VE Study process. VE Study Requriements: WAC 479-05-040; VE Study Waiver: WAC 479-05-041

What if I have additional questions?
Please do not hesitate to contact your TIB project engineer or our office for additional assistance.