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Few firms, if any, can show more depth and breadth of Department of Defense, specifically U.S. Army Corps of Engineers VE experience than SVS. The quantity of studies we have conducted not only gives us the edge in experience, but also has afforded us a deeply-rooted familiarity with the Corps' programs, policies, and procedures. Over our long history of serving the Corps of Engineers, we have conducted value studies on over 250 projects including administration facilities education and training facilities, medical and healthcare, company operations facilities, battalion and brigade headquarters, dining facilities, barracks, vehicle maintenance, training ranges, rail transportation and so much more.
Historic Fort Leavenworth Military Modernization
SVS has conducted manyvalue engineering studies and value based design charrettes for projects located on Fort Leavenworth with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District.
Fort Leavenworth is considered one of the most significant historic military installations in the Department of the Army. It is the oldest operating military installation west of the Mississippi River. The site has 237 historic buildings, built between 1827 and 1940. The Fort now strives to maintain the historical preservation of these buildings, but as the military climate continues to escalate technologically, it poses a greater challenge to the Corps and to contractors. SVS has been charged with applying our services toward the modernization program for several projects within the Fort Leavenworth compound.
Historic Building Goes High Tech - Building 465
 This 1930s building originally served as a hospital for the old US Disciplinary Barracks. The building, which is now vacant, will be renovated to house 14 new classrooms for the Civilian Education System. SVS conducted a value-based design charrette and a value engineering study on this project.
The scope of the design charrette was to develop a jointly agreeable floor plan for Building 465. SVS facilitated the charrette process, including alternatives considered during the process, assumptions made, and discussions throughout the process. By teaming with the designer, construction experts, historical preservationists, fire, electrical, mechanical, and architectural inputs, the team developed the conceptual floor plan that was agreeable to all users and stakeholders while maintaining much of the historic fabric and presence of the building.
At the conclusion of the charrette, the Using Service and the Post Engineer felt the need to look for a more cost effective solution for the structural and mechanical systems that would retain more of the historic integrity of the building. To that end, SVS was contracted to conduct a Value Study two weeks following the charrette. SVS assembled an expert team of design professionals to focus on the stair tower, the structural modifications, and the new HVAC system.
We have recently released a newsletter documenting the services we provided for the Building 465 Project. To download and view, please click the link:
Historic Building Goes High-Tech
National Military Prisoner Consolidation
 In 2005, the US Military decided to consolidate the regional level II security at Fort Leavenworth, KS. The Fort did not have sufficient room in the existing prison to accomodate the number of inmates that would be relocated to the base. The new 225,452 square foot Regional Correctional Facility will support 512 inmates and be located at a more remote location of the installation for stronger security. SVS conducted a 5-day value study on the facility, identifying a number of possible improvement opportunities. The study resulted in accepted improvements to the storm drainage system, roofing system, plumbing, and minor modifications in some of the larger rooms. The ultimate accepted savings was well over $1 million.
Modern Warfare Calls for Modern Classrooms
 With increasing military technologies, more and more classroom time is becoming necessary in training soldiers and officers. Fort Leavenworth is the leading officer training facility in the US Military. Eisenhower Hall and the Combined Arms Research Library are an important upgrade to the Army's training program. Eisenhower is to be fitted with modern classrooms, complete with state-of-the-art electronic training equipment. The Research Library is a source for research for officers in training.
SVS conducted the value engineering study on the original design, so it was a natural fit for SVS to facilitate the week long value-based design charrette of the renovation of these buildings. The team was able to develop a floor plan that was acceptable to everyone, as well as make some major design decisions that will accelerate the construction process and allow completion to accomodate ongoing training and upcoming class schedules.
Battle Command Needs Modern Training Facility
 Fort Leavenworth is a leading military officer's training installation. The previous Battle Seminar Facility was outdated, and officer training required technology and equipment that the current training facilities could not support. SVS conducted a value engineering study on the renovation of Historic Townsend Hall into a new Battle Seminar Facility. The new building provides support for the latest technologies for simulations and seminars, technical support facilities, classrooms, conference rooms, video teleconference facilities and secure and non-secure storage.
From Stables to Classrooms
 Flint Hall and Muir Hall are exceptional representations of our changing times. Flint and Muir, constructed in 1908 and 1910, respectively, were originally constructed as stables for cavalry soldiers. Both buildings were retrofitted with offices in the 1940's and have operated in this manner since. Additionally, a major portion of Flint Hall had been converted to a gymnasium. Both of these structures are now historic structures to be upgraded to support high-tech classroom spaces for advanced officer training. This posed a major obstacle for the designers and engineers. The Fort turned to Strategic Value Solutions for assistance.
 SVS conducted a value-based design charrette, bringing together designers, Corps' engineers, and other stakeholders giving them an opportunity to collaborate collectively and develop a plan that will satisfy all stakeholders, perform all the required functions and be cost-effective without sacrificing the historic qualities of the buildings. Together, the team was able to develop a floor plan that delivered an extra classroom than was previously planned, and identified a number of possible constructability concerns and determined necessary solutions to these issues. The final plan requires rebuilding of the entire structural system on Flint Hall while maintaining the building shell.
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