ZZ Steel · Power Infrastructure

COST OPTIMIZATION

Smarter Design. Lower Cost. Higher Value.

Data-driven analysis, efficient design and value engineering reduce material, fabrication and construction cost without compromising safety or reliability.

Reduce Total Cost

Lower project expenditure.

Value Engineering

Proven alternatives.

Maintain Reliability

Safety and compliance.

Maximize Value

Best balance of cost and performance.

-12.6%Material Weight

-11.8%Steel Usage

-9.7%Total Cost

-8.3%Construction Time

-10.4%CO₂ Emission

Cost Optimization Workflow

Project Analysis

Requirements and constraints.

Data Collection

Prices, labor and logistics.

Design Modeling

Accurate structural model.

Optimization Analysis

Evaluate alternatives.

Solution Evaluation

Cost and performance.

Final Recommendation

Selected optimal solution.

Documentation

Drawings, report and BOQ.

Cost Optimization Methods

Structural & Material

Member sizing
material grades
section selection
part standardization.

Connection & Foundation

Joint optimization
foundation size
constructability.

Logistics & Lifecycle

Transport
installation method
schedule
lifecycle cost.

Key Cost Drivers

Manufacturing

Steel material
fabrication
surface treatment.

Delivery & Construction

Transport
foundations
installation labor.

Project Efficiency

Schedule
rework
maintenance
lifecycle.

Value Engineering Approach

Analyze

Identify cost drivers.

Create

Develop alternatives.

Evaluate

Compare technical and economic impact.

Optimize

Select best-value solution.

Implement

Support construction and monitor.

Typical Savings Range

Item	Typical Saving	Primary Method
Material Weight	8%–15%	Member and grade optimization
Steel Usage	8%–12%	Standardization and detailing
Fabrication Cost	5%–10%	Simplified connections
Foundation Cost	5%–12%	Load and size optimization
Construction Time	5%–10%	Buildability and logistics