Association for Value Engineering

The Association for Value Engineering (AVE) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the practice of Value Engineering, which is a systematic approach to improving the value of products, projects, and processes. It aims to optimize functions by analyzing their costs and exploring alternative ways to achieve desired outcomes efficiently. AVE provides resources, training, and a community for professionals involved in enhancing value while maintaining quality and performance. Its goal is to help organizations reduce costs, improve innovation, and make better decisions through structured, value-focused methodologies.