Barton's mission statement - We Make Buildings Work - couldn't be more straightforward. While the statement is simple, the principles that support it are not. Barton draws on five key principles to help achieve this mission:

FOCUS We're focused on you.
Barton realizes how important focus is within the consulting industry. That's why we chose to concentrate exclusively on the firm's two strongest markets-healthcare and education. Because they are often highly sensitive and complex in nature, education and healthcare facilities are more sophisticated than virtually any other type of facility, making their needs for mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems as unique as they come. Barton applies more than 40 years of experience providing M/E/P design for a variety of healthcare and education facilities to each project we deliver, making sure never to lose focus.

DEDICATION We're dedicated to client satisfaction.
To say a project never has its challenges is idealistic; however our experience has proven that difficulties are inevitable throughout the course of any project. As your trusted consultants, we will never walk away from a problem. We pledge to work with you to resolve your concerns in a professional and timely manner. Our staff of more than 60 registered professional engineers, designers, CADD technicians and support staff dedicate their efforts to anticipating and conquering challenges on your behalf.

PRECISION We provide precisely the right choice.
Barton realizes that while no two facilities are alike, the demand for accuracy is a common thread. Just as precision is key to the end users of the education and healthcare facilities we work on, it is key to the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems we design for them. When designing systems for our nation's educators and future leaders as well as life-saving medical professionals, cookie-cutter designs simply won't cut it. We take the time to listen to and understand each client's unique needs and goals to develop a realm of customized choices from which the client can choose. With a particular emphasis on accuracy and efficiency, Barton tailors its designs to be precisely what you need.

PRACTICALITY We offer practical solutions.
What good is an innovative design idea that cannot be implemented? Barton is committed to designing systems that are both technologically advanced and constructible. Many of Barton’s professional engineers have previous construction field experience and a true appreciation for constructible designs. This combination of technical expertise and hands-on experience results in designs that are effective, efficient and feasible. Even our most elaborate designs are centered on constructability. Now that’s practical.

LONGEVITY We provide long-term benefits.
Barton takes care to design systems that will provide lasting benefits to the systems' owner years, even decades, after it is installed. We incorporate sustainable design solutions to minimize the negative impacts on the health and comfort for the end user while also reducing energy consumption and minimizing maintenance costs. Since our inception, Barton has worked with many clients that have trusted us for nearly 40 years-an example of longevity rarely seen in the consulting industry. We are proud of the long-term relationships we build with our clients and the lasting benefits our systems provide them.

Focus. Dedication. Precision. Practicality. Longevity. These five principles inspire Barton to provide exceptional engineering solutions that Make Buildings Work.