Edison value engineer report helps find ways to trim costs

Edison Project Architect John Evans reviewed the project's recently completed Value Engineering report with school board members during a public work session last night.

The report, prepared by independent firm Roen and Associates, is a state requirement to receive matching funds. The focus of the study is to closely review architecture designs to find ways to save money.

Evans' firm Architects West then studies the Value Engineering report and makes recommendations to the district as to which areas should be accepted, modified or rejected.

Evans said value engineering recommendations will be considered throughout the duration of the project to help provide additional oversight. Architects West has agreed with some of the recommendations which are expected to trim project costs.

No final recommendations were approved by the school board last night.