Background
Fatzinger, James A. S. was born on January 27, 1926 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Andrew and Cora Ellen (Steigerwalt) Fatzinger.
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Based on the author's extensive practical experience in construction as a crew member in the field as well as a contractor and professional estimator, this book covers the whole spectrum of construction blueprint reading—from what a blueprint is to how to make use of a set of plans. Features an abundance of schematics and blueprints, a complete construction plans for a residence, a mathematics review, and appendices on Construction Abbreviations, Reference Tables, and Bid Documents. Blueprint Reading Fundamentals. The Survey. Off-Sites and Site Improvements. Foundations and Below-Grade Construction (On-Site). The Structure (On-Site). Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical. The Legal Documents. Commercial Plans and the Project Manual. Off-Sites and Site Improvements. On-Sites—The Office. Sites—Manufacturing/Warehouse. For anyone working in the construction trades.
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Basic Estimating for Construction Basic Estimating for Construction by Fatzinger, James A S ( Author ) Paperback Jun- 2003 Paperback Jun- 20- 2003
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Assuming no prior knowledge of blueprint reading and mathematics, this manual guides readers through a material quantity survey, the conversion of the material quantities to a monetary value, and the addition of labor and equipment costs, using actual construction plans as a reference. The volume outlines estimating procedures and mathematics, efficiency and productivity, earthwork, concrete and masonry, structural and miscellaneous steel, wood and plastics, doors and windows, thermal and moisture protection, finishes, mechanical and plumbing, electrical, and the bid package, contract, and follow-up. For estimators and project managers.
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estimator Construction educator
Fatzinger, James A. S. was born on January 27, 1926 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Andrew and Cora Ellen (Steigerwalt) Fatzinger.
Student, Pennsylvania State College, 1943-1944; student, Moravian College, 1957-1958; student, Fullerton Junior College, 1972-1973.
Journeyman, various companies, 1951-1972; supervisor, 3M Company, Montpelier, Ohio., 1966-1967; journeyman, Endicott Brass Company, Montpelier, 1967; substation operator, Public Svc. Elec. and Gas Company, Newark, 1959-1965; construction estimator, various companies, since 1972; contractor, California and Arizona, 1980-1985; construction instructor, Mesa (Arizona) Community College construction instructor, Rio Salado Community College, Mesa, 1974-1978; construction instructor, Community College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, 1978-1997; construction instructor, U. Nevada, Las Vegas, 1992-1997. President, owner Basic Estimating Ltd., Las Vegas, since 1978.
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Trustee Technology School, Fullerton Junior College, 1986-1992. Scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Bethlehem, 1950-1960, commissioner, Huntington Beach, California, 1976-1977. 1st sergeant United States Army, 1944-1946, European Theatre of Operations.
Member American Society Professional Estimators (certified, emeritus member), Construction Specifications Institute.
Married Mary Lois Beckman, June 10, 1972.