Abstract
M.Ing.
The topic of this research project is 'Assessment of value added to engineering
projects'. In this dissertation the aim is to introduce the reader to the methodologies,
which can be used to add value to engineering projects.
Engineering has to do with the application of science in solving problems, while
technology is the study or use of the mechanical arts or applied sciences. The
author saw it fitting to combine value engineering principles, systems engineering,
business process re-engineering, technology scanning and innovation technology
management principles to base this dissertation on the research of the combined
principles. The intention of this research is not to replace the current project management or
processes on how to manage and create value in engineering projects. The research
merely identifies an issue and proposes a process as an addition to the current
processes rectifying this 'lack of value' issue.