Multi-objective Research Decision Analysis

​The Multi-objective Research Decision Analysis project aims to develop a comprehensive strategy for guiding decision-making within the Michigan Department of Transportation’s highway capital program. The model will utilize data-driven prioritization methods and consider multiple agency objectives and factors. The anticipated project completion is 2025.

I-69 GAP Design

This project is situated on I-69 in Attica Township, MI. Value Engineering provides civil design for the reconstruction of the freeway lanes and shoulders for a segment of the highway.

M-14/I-96 - CE&I

Value Engineering played a pivotal role in the M-14/I-96 project, serving as a sub-consultant for both road and bridge construction. Office Technician and Construction Engineering services were provided for both transportation structures. The anticipated project completion is in 2024.

M-102 (8 Mile) CE&I

Serving as a sub-consultant, Value Engineering managed construction services staffing for the M-102 project. These services included Office Technician duties and adhering to MDOT recordkeeping procedures. Deficiencies in project records were addressed and resolved prior to the final estimate submission. The anticipated project completion is in 2025.

​University Region Active Transportation Plan and Road and Trail Bicycling Guide

Value Engineering developed a brief Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP). The SEP will outline non-traditional strategies to provide inclusive and equitable engagement with the full region. The plan will also outline consultant team coordination with the University Region Active Transportation Working Group (Working Group). Work includes communications to identify stakeholder constituencies and groups. 
Value Engineering will support the development of meeting presentations, agendas, and digital promotion flyers.

US-23 Improvement Project CE&I

The US-23 Improvement Project in Washtenaw County, Michigan, involved bridge replacement and road rehabilitation across multiple locations. Significant upgrades included new loop ramps and additional lanes. Value Engineering provided construction services and office technician support as a sub-consultant. Anticipated project completion is in 2026.

US-131 Hard Shoulder Running CE&I and Design

​The project involves roadway improvements along US-131, encompassing the stretch from approximately 2,500 feet north of Ann Street to Post Drive within the City of Walker and Plainfield Township.  The project entails the implementation of Dynamic Hard Shoulder Running (DHSR) on the median shoulder of US-131, extending from I-96 to Post Drive. Additional components include Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) integration, bridge rehabilitation and widening, pavement marking enhancements, and the installation of appropriate signage.

US-131 DADC CE&I

​The project is located on US-131 and consists of milling with multicourse overlay (ASCRL from M-216 to north of U Drive), drainage improvements, median crossover removal at county road intersections replaced with indirect left-turn lanes. Reconstruct the railroad crossing approach and selected segments of pavement in the village of Schoolcraft. VE will be joining the team as a Protégé under WSP, the main consultant for this project. The southern survey limit (POB) will start at the north reference line of the Rocky River bridge since the bridge has been done recently; the northern survey limit (at POE) will be 100 ft north of Shaver Rd. Additionally, the survey will extend 100 ft down each side street.

US-131 DB Reconstruction 

The project involves reconstructing a segment of US-131, spanning approximately 900 feet south of 100th Street to 76th Street. The project area extends approximately three miles from the Point of Beginning (POB) at 900 feet south of 100th Street in Byron Center to the Point of Ending (POE) at 76th Street in Cutlerville, Kent County. Value Engineering (VE) will actively engage with utility companies to gather and validate data related to existing utilities and project-specific contact details.

Design Services for Pavement Inlay on I-196BL

Value Engineering completed design services for the pavement inlay project located on I-196 between US-31 east to 88th Ave and US-31 to I-196. This project covered 4.94 miles in Holland, MI. Services include plans, specifications, and estimates for roadway design for the pavement inlay. The project was completed in 2023. 

M-51/US-12 in Niles - CE&I

Value Engineering is a sub-consultant for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of M-51 and US-12 in Niles and Niles Charter Township, covering a span of 3.97 miles. Value Engineering provides office technicians and construction engineering services, overseeing an assortment of tasks. The anticipated project completion is in 2024.

US-12 from Pershing to Henry Ruff - Design

Value Engineering provided sub-consultant design services for US-12 from the Pershing to Henry Ruff project. This project spanned approximately 3.4 miles long.

I-75 Oakland CE&I

Value Engineering is collaborating as a sub-consultant on the I-75 project from M-15 to the Oakland County line, providing essential office technicians and construction engineering staff. The anticipated completion year for this project is 2026.

I-75 Monroe CE&I

Value Engineering serves as a sub-consultant for the I-75 project spanning from Erie Road to Otter Creek Road in Monroe County. Responsibilities include providing office technician staff and contributing to project administration. The anticipated year of completion is 2025.

Grand Region As-Needed Maintenance CE&I

First of its kind, this project was developed by MDOT through funds that the State had available for the fiscal year. This means that an accelerated schedule was fundamental to project completion. Value Engineering as a Prime Consultant facilitated work across the project team to deliver these projects at an efficient speed to utilize and complete the highest priority repair jobs. 

I-696 Reconstruction Design

​I-696 is a major urban freeway that extends east-west across the inner northern Detroit suburbs. Along the way, it passes multiple parks, including three which sit over the freeway, as well as the Detroit Zoo. This project concerns a section of the freeway within the boundaries of the multiple municipalities. The project extends approximately 9.8 miles from Lasher Rd to Dequindre Rd. Project work includes complete removal and replacement of the existing mainline and ramp pavements, including updates to freeway signing and pavement markings. Value Engineering was contracted as a subconsultant under the mentor protégé program through MDOT for Roadway: Design-Complex. 

M-39 Reconstruction Design

​M-39 (Southfield Freeway), a depressed freeway originally constructed in the 1960s, extends from the northern suburbs of Detroit to those to the southwest. This project concerns a section of the freeway within the boundaries of the cities of Detroit and Dearborn. A complete reconstruction of the M-39 freeway took place. Value Engineering was contracted as a subconsultant under the mentor protégé program through MDOT for Roadway: Design-Complex. Project work included complete removal and replacement of the existing mainline and ramp pavements, replacement of the median barrier wall, modification/replacement of service road screening walls, storm sewer replacements, replacement of shoulders, pump station upgrades, replacement of bridge filler wall, as well as freeway lighting, signing, permanent pavement marking, landscaping, and other miscellaneous work. 

 US-131 Heavy Rehabilitation Design in SW Michigan 

Value Engineering sub-consulted on this rehabilitation project along US-131 spanning from Rocky River to North of U Drive in St. Joe and Kzoo Counties. Value Engineering’s responsibility was providing traffic and safety analysis. The project was completed in 2023.

I-69 SW Design Build from Marshall to Charlotte

Value Engineering was a subconsultant on this project. Value Engineering’s project deliverables were to track and coordinate with utilities and conflicts during the design and construction of this project design-build project. This included an Utility Tracking Report for use by our Client MDOT through our subconsultant.

I-94 W Jackson County Reconstruction Design

Value Engineering was a subconsultant for this project. The project is located on I-94 and consisted of reconstruction of I-94 from the West Michigan Avenue interchange to the M-60 interchange in Jackson County. VE (Value Engineering LLC) provided design for the Dearing Rd interchange. The following services were provided by VE: Proposed roadway typical sections, Removal and construction plans, 3D civil modeling, Profile sheets, Guardrail/barrier design and details, Grading design, including detail grade sheets, Acceleration/deceleration lane improvements, Ramp terminal improvements, Special provisions, Quantity calculations and cost estimates related to the ramps.

I-275 Reconstruction in Canton: Permanent Pavement Marking Design

Value Engineering (VE) was chosen as the prime consultant by MDOT for Permanent Pavement Marking Design for I-275. The Project limits on I-275 were from Ford Rd to five mile road in Canton and Plymouth Townships throughout the city of Livonia, and Wayne County. The project deliverables included Permanent Pavement Marking and Engineering Cost estimates. ​


​I-69 Reconstruction Design in Lapeer County 

​​VE has been subcontracted to provide maintenance of traffic design and work zone mobility analysis to reconstruct and rehabilitate I-69 in Attica and Imlay Township. The reconstructed segment took place on M-24 to Lake George Rd, and the rehabilitation segment of work was be from Newark Road following East to the county line. For both segments of this project our firm provided MOT Concepts, concept analysis, Maintaining Traffic Special Provision, (MTSP), staging design, work zone mobility analysis, traffic detour design and Traffic Management Plan (TMP).  For an in depth look at our work on this project click on the button below! 

US-31 Traverse City - Design

This project addresses the reconstruction of the intersection at US-31 and 3-Mile Rd in East Bay Township, Grand Traverse County. It includes widening the roadway to add a new lane and a second left-turning lane. Value Engineering provides non-freeway permanent signing design and the traffic management plan. The anticipated year of completion is 2024.

I-94 Modernization: Phase III Burn to Barrett: Design

Engaging in this project enabled Value Engineering to gain valuable training in new disciplines within the Roadway Design: Complex prequalification category. Tasks involved diverse roadway plan development, following a structured milestone schedule including base plans, preliminary plans, and final plan completion. The anticipated year of completion is 2024.  ​

 I-94 Modernization: Advanced Bridges Design Phase III: Design - Small Business Program 

Value Engineering (VE) served as both prime consultant and sub-consultant on separate aspects of this MDOT project. As prime consultant, VE developed maintenance of traffic plans from Burns St. to Conner St., encompassing service drives, crossroads, and freeway ramps. As a Sub-Consultant, VE handled complex roadway design for the I-94 Modernization project, focusing on the Cadillac Ave. bridge approaches and service drives.

I-94 Modernization: Advanced Bridges Phase II: CE&I - Small Business Program 

​Value Engineering was awarded the I-94 Modernization: Advanced Bridges Phase II project contract in Detroit. This initiative was primarily aimed at training Value engineering staff in the Construction Engineering: Project Inspection Prequalification category. This project was completed in 2021.

 I-94 Modernization: Advanced Bridges Phase II: Design 

Value Engineering developed a unified 3-D model that incorporated design elements from each aspect of the Advance Bridge Phase II of the I-94 project. This approach ensured consistency and efficiency in modeling and design. The project was completed in 2021. 

I-94 Modernization: Advanced Bridges Phase I: CE&I - Small Business Program

Value Engineering collaborated with MDOT for the I-94 Modernization project as part of MDOT’s Small Business Program. This initiative aimed to address the deteriorating freeway, with a 6.7-mile segment reconstruction approved by the Federal Highway Administration. Value Engineering specifically provided construction engineering assistance services for the Chene St. and Gratiot Ave. bridges under the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program. This project’s year of completion was 2017.

 I-94 Modernization: Advanced Bridges Design Phase I: Design 

VE contributed the following:
  • Civil and drainage design for 4R reconstruction project at two bridge locations along the constrained urban corridor. 
  • Construction Engineering and Inspection for 4R reconstruction project at two bridge locations.  Provide construction engineering assistance to the MDOT construction manager by providing coordination and support on RFIs, development of Contract Modifications, review of Force Account work, review and coordinate request for design modifications and coordinate review of shop drawings.

W.J. Hayes Park Road Rehabilitation - Design

The W.J. Hayes Park Road Rehabilitation encompassed creating a comprehensive project log for diverse pavement restoration fixes covering a distance of 1.2 miles of park roadways and drives, along with culvert replacements, pavement marking, and traffic maintenance. Value Engineering provided design services, strategically minimizing construction time and customer impacts, prioritizing repair types, and traffic management. This project was completed in 2019.

I-94 at US-31 and I-94 at I-196 Interchanges - Permanent Pavement Marking Design

Value Engineering played a pivotal role in the I-94 at US-31 and I-94 at the I-196 Interchanges project, focusing on the design of permanent pavement markings. This project aimed to complete the St. Joseph Valley Parkway (US-31) connection to I-94, enhancing traffic safety. Value Engineering’s responsibility to design permanent pavement markings covered a stretch of about 3 miles of freeway. The project was completed in 2020.


Spring Retroreflectivity Measurements & Condition Assessment of Pavement Markings for 3 Regions 

Value Engineering conducted a three-region asset management project for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), focusing on permanent pavement markings critical for traffic safety and flow. The project was completed in 2018.

I-275 3R from Ford Rd. to 5 Mile Rd: Design of Permanent Pavement Markings

The I-275 3R project, from Ford Road to 5 Mile Road was part of a larger initiative, covering a stretch from Ford Road to 5 Mile Road across Canton and Plymouth townships, and the city of Livonia.
Value Engineering functioned as a prime consultant focusing on the permanent pavement marking design aspect. This project was completed in 2021.

I-75 Modernization: Landscape Design Project Near Two Residential Areas 

Value Engineering’s role in the I-75 Modernization Project involved landscape design for two sections of the freeway near residential areas. VE’s responsibilities centered around plant species landscaping and screening and prioritizing diversity and sustainability while considering environmental factors.