Here is a list of some resources used to develop a backing for the Analysis Topics discussed in the Final Report. These resources do appear in the Bibliography of the Final Report as well. Other sources of information include knowledge and experiences gained through relevant course work, personal endeavors, and professional endeavors.

Bibliography:
Construction Waste Management (CIWMB). (2009). Retrieved April 1, 2009, from
Southern California Gas Company:
http://www.socalgas.com/construction/builders/Builders%20Resource%20Guide/Constru
ction%20Waste%20Management.htm
This resource was used to reference a study by the NAHB for estimating waste generation.

Ecotech Water LLC. (2009). Ecotech Water Products. Retrieved from Ecotech Water
LLC: http://www.ecotechwater.com/pdf/ShwrAeroVac5_26_06final.pdf
This is a resource showing an alternative water saving product.

Federated Insurance. (2007). Housekeeping During Construction Operations.
General Contractor's Council Associated Builder’s and Contractors, Virginia Chapter.
Constructability Checklist. Chantilly: General Contractor's Council Associated Builder’s
and Contractors, Virginia Chapter.
This resource was used to develop a backing for increased risk associated with excess waste.

Habitat for Humanity Int'l. (2009). Habitat ReStore Directory - Maryland. Retrieved
April 1, 2009, from Environmental Initiative: Habitat ReStores -- Habitat for Humanity
Int'l: http://www.habitat.org/cd/env/restore_detail.aspx?place=45
This resource was used to provide backing for the claim that community organizations exist to support waste management.

Hakim, D. (2004, May 5). All Classifieds. Retrieved April 2, 2009, from The New York
Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/05/business/05weight.html?ex=1399176000&en=60db
96e1515d0b9d&ei=5007&partner=userland
This resource shows the average weight of a U.S. vehicle.

Harrison, T. (2007, May 1). Change morale, improve productivity. Retrieved March 21,
2009, from ISA:
http://www.isa.org/InTechTemplate.cfm?Section=Career_Front1&template=/ContentMa
nagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=61426
This resource provides backing for the claim that productivity can be improved through increased morale on a project.

James G. Davis Construction Corporation. (2006, June 14). Waste Management Plan -
ASHA National Office; Rockville, MD.
This resource was used to give an example of language to include in a specification.

Kohler Co. (2009). Find Rebates. Retrieved 2009, from Kohler:
http://www.us.kohler.com/savewater/rebates.htm
This resource provided cut sheets and pricing for alternative water fixtures.

Maryland Native Plant Society. (1997-2005). Plant Lists. Retrieved February 2009, from
Maryland Native Plant Society:
http://www.mdflora.org/plantinfo/plantlists/tl_montg_bear_island_001.pdf
This resource was used to develop a list of alternative and native landscaping.

Maryland Native Plant Society. (2009, February 16). Sources of Native Plants for the
Middle Atlantic Region. Retrieved 2009, from Maryland Native Plant Society:
http://www.mdflora.org/
This resource showcases the society that promotes the restoration of native landscapes.

National Park Service. (2009). National Park Service - Experience Your America.
Retrieved 2009, from National Park Service - U.S. Department of the Interior:
http://www.nps.gov/

This resource provides the hardiness zone for specifying landscapes.

Podwats, J. (2008). Technical Assignment 2 - Cost and Schedule Analysis; Ingleside at
King Farm; Rockville, MD.
This resource references an earlier report developed in the "self-learned" portion of this thesis.

Podwats, J. (2008, September 29). Technical Assignments. Retrieved 2009, from Joseph
Podwats - Architectural Engineering Senior Thesis ePortfolio:
http://www.engr.psu.edu/ae/thesis/portfolios/2009/jmp5051/Technical%20Assignments/
Technical%20Assignment%201.pdf
This resource references an earlier report developed in the "self-learned" portion of this thesis.

Ross, B. (2006, May 1). Understanding Siphonic Drainage - The Why's and How's.
Retrieved 2009, from pm engineer:
http://www.pmengineer.com/CDA/Articles/Feature_Article/280ee3eac5a1b010VgnVCM
100000f932a8c0____
This resource provided backing on the operation of the siphonic roof drainage system.

Talent Management Magazine. (2008). Rescue Employee Morale, Productivity With
Strategic Recognition. Retrieved March 21, 2009, from Opportunity Knocks.org:
http://content.opportunityknocks.org/2009/01/22/rescue-employee-morale-productivitywith-
strategic-recognition/
This resource provides backing for the claim that productivity can be improved through increased morale on a project.

U.S. Green Building Council. (2008). Green Building Research. Retrieved April 2, 2009,
from U.S. Green Building Council:
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1718
This resource provided statistics on the environmental impacts of the building industry.

U.S. Green Building Council. (2005, October). LEED for New Construction. Retrieved
February 2009, from U.S. Green Building Council:
http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=1095
This resource provided explanations of the LEED checklist.

Washington State Department of General Administration. (2008, April 15). Construction
Waste Management Guidelines. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from General Administration:
State of Washington: http://www.ga.wa.gov/eas/CWM/guideline.html
This resource provided guidance for developing a waste management plan.

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. (2008, July 1). Water and Sewer Rate
Schedule Effective July 1,2008. Retrieved 2009, from Washington Suburban Sanitary
Commission: http://www.wsscwater.com/service/rates.cfm
This resource provided utility rates to determine the water and sewer savings for the owner.

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