Multi-Benefits of A VM Course in Construction Programmes

VM techniques have been adapted in Hong Kong over 10 years, while the Environment, Transport and Works Bureau formally issued Technical Circulars to encourage construction professionals applying the VM study in the industry in 1998 and 2002 (WTBC16/1998; WTBC35/2002). In recent years, a Value Management course has been added in the construction programs offered at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU). The course is recognized by the 'SAVE International: The Value Society' in U.S.A. Students can become qualified chartered construction professionals and, simultaneously, Associated Value Specialists in the industry after the graduation of construction program in the Department. The paper aims to (1) introduce the qualified VM course; (2) evaluate the problem-based VM course in the university; and (3) discuss the benefits of a VM course to construction students. Students generally highly satisfy the interactive project-based VM training in the construction higher education. Cross-disciplinary subject for multi-disciplinary students, whole person development, action learning method and duel qualifications are the benefits of a VM course to our construction students in the university.