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Abstract
Value engineering (VE) is a practical approach for economic saving and enhancing quality, thereby increasing sustainability in the construction industry. This thesis presents a latent correlation between VE and sustainability in the construction industry. Such correlation is an adapted method from the current VE process that analyzes the effects of sustainability factors on alternative local materials cost/performance through its lifecycle stages. The thesis also suggests three stages for applying the correlation study. The proposed correlation model enables the study team to apply the methodology during the briefing process of a construction project. The study modified each stage by considering the sustainability factors. The methodology was synthesized based on a review of previous studies and best practices reinforced by an electronic survey. This thesis presents the model’s application in an apartment project’s case study. The results show that the estimated savings of the alternatives reach approximately 20% of the original material’s cost; hence, considerable savings in the total project cost reach up to 12.3% and delivered sustainability. The interests of VE and sustainability show a positive correlation; hence, integrating the two should add value to construction projects. This study contributes to the industry that is equivalent to the current VE process.