VDI 2800 Part 1 describes the organised and creative value anlaysis approach which uses a function-oriented and economic design process with the aim of increasing the value of a VA object. It supports the use of VA in business and technology, science and administration. and serves for the application of value analysis according to standardised principles VDI 2800 Part 2 supports the systematic, step-by-step approach with a set of forms to facilitate the usage of the VA methodology.