📋 Case Study

Cost Optimization in Stormwater Management

Maintaining quality while reducing costs

🏗️ Project Overview

Cost reduction initiative

🎯 Challenge

Maintaining quality while reducing costs

🔧 Design Approach

Value engineering methodology

📐 Design Diagram

Inlet StructureBio-Retention UnitOutfall ControlL = 12m, W = 3.5mD = 2.4m, Porosity = 0.35Qmax = 0.8 m³/sCost Challenge Zone• Material substitution (HDPE → PVC)• Optimized excavation depth (-15%)

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📊 Results

15-20% cost reduction achieved

💡 Lessons Learned

  • Value engineering pays off
  • Quality must not be compromised

Key Takeaways

  • 1Value engineering pays off
  • 2Quality must not be compromised