2009 AASHTO Value Engineering Conference

"Oceans of Value"

Photo Courtesy of San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau

Registration for 2009 AASHTO Value Engineering Conference is now open!

This Biennial event is filled with educational professional development opportunities at a rock bottom price! In today’s economic climate, Value Engineering is becoming an integral part of the process to develop and maintain transportation infrastructure. With admission to this incredible conference, you will be included in the following:

• Welcome Reception and Registration: Get registered and enjoy a casual gathering to get acquainted with past and future colleagues.
• Key Note: Hear from AASHTO, FHWA, and State DOT Leaders.
• Awards: Presentations for outstanding achievements in Value Engineering throughout the Transportation Industry and AASHTO community.
• Technical Program: Discover how VE is related to many aspects of Project Delivery, such as; Risk Management, Risk Based Estimating, Safety Analysis, Constructability, Accelerated Delivery, Project Innovation and Alternative Delivery Methods. Learn from industry experts about their innovative approaches and cutting edge developments.
• Forums: Learn about the future of VE in our nation’s transportation system, and discuss Cost Risk Assessment and Value Engineering (CRAVE).
• Networking Event: Join your colleagues at Petco Park, one of America’s most architecturally magnificent ballparks, to catch a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals.
• Training Course: Immediately following the conference, an opportunity to learn about the relationship between VE techniques and the Road Safety Audits (RSA) process. Seating is limited, so sign up now!

Nestled in California’s downtown San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, this event can be enjoyed by the entire family. The AASHTO VE Technical Committee warmly welcomes guests of conference attendees. The guest registration admits your companion(s) to the Welcome Reception and Petco Park event.

The 2009 AASHTO VE Conference will be held at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, California, USA. Conference attendees receive a discounted room rate of $147 per night (plus taxes) with Government ID and $199 per night (plus taxes) for others. This discounted rate will only be accepted through June 30, 2009. Call (619) 239-2200 or reserve your room online.

Please reserve your hotel and conference reservation as soon as possible to secure the “early bird” special. Select an option to bill later if desired. Late Fees will not apply if reserved before June 30, 2009.

Call for Awards

The Call for Awards submittal period is now closed. The winners will be announced during the 2009 AASHTO Value Engineering Conference in San Diego. Good Luck to all who entered!

Value Engineering Technical Committee Charge Statement

To establish and maintain policy to assist states in the development of individual Value Engineering Programs, ensure integrity and uniformity of value engineering practices, and promote value engineering within all areas of state and federal transportation programs. Plan and deliver a biennial transportation value engineering conference.

AASHTO Value Engineering Technical Committee 2008 Work Plan (pdf)