We are pleased to announce that Jason O. Brooks has joined Barton as a Construction Services Representative! “We are happy to welcome Jason to Barton Associates. He brings a wealth of construction knowledge and will help us achieve our mission of making buildings work,” said Michael S. Rader, President & CEO. Jason joins Barton with … Read more
Cooling towers are the most energy-efficient method available to reject heat from a building’s air conditioning system, but they are also the most maintenance-intensive option. Air conditioning is a way of life now; you rarely find commercial buildings without air conditioning in the mid-Atlantic region. We use it for human comfort, to preserve products, to … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Madison S. Gilliland, EIT, CPDT and Lance D. Reynolds, CPD have passed their exams and are now certified ASSE 6060 Medical Gas Systems Designers. The ASSE 6060 Certification prepares individuals to be able to address the qualifications and requisite knowledge needed to design medical gas and vacuum systems. The … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Tahir K. Savasir, EIT has joined Barton as a Plumbing Designer! “Tahir comes with a strong background in plumbing and his skillset matches Barton’s needs very well. Barton is committed to embracing remote workers when their skillset matches our needs and Tahir comes with a technical skillset that matches … Read more
It is a very exciting time at Barton as we are excited to announce four of our employee-owners have been promoted for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to Roger Thies, Stephen Oskin, Kenneth McLain, and Kyle Courtney. “The new leadership structure marks the beginning of the next phase in the evolution and growth at … Read more
If you are considering a new building or a major renovation in 2024, you are already too late. You may even have difficulty finishing in 2025. For structural materials, mechanical equipment, electrical gear, and many other critical building components, the time from when it is ordered until it arrives on site has increased dramatically since … Read more
We are pleased to introduce and welcome Barton Associates’ interns Elizabeth Duffy, Nicole Esselstyn, Isabelle Willison, Roman Rennebeck, Chloe Cipar, Reagan Warenda, Lauren Heisler, and Logan Kresge to the team! “We are excited to announce the hiring of Elizabeth, Nicole, Isabelle, Roman, Chloe, Reagan, Lauren, and Logan for internships with Barton Associates this spring … Read more
Significant changes are set to affect the building industry this year. National changes like refrigerant phase-outs due to global warming potential, and regional changes, like the tri-annual code updates. While increased cost of capital may have some owners thinking about delaying projects, other factors should be considered to have a full picture of what that delay … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Aaron M. Myers, CPA has joined Barton as our new Director of Finance! “It is a very exciting time at Barton as Aaron joins our team! The addition of Aaron is a critical step in our growth and our ability to serve our clients” said Michael S. Rader, President … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Mary I. Taylor, EIT has passed her exam to earn her LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) BD+C accreditation! Administered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the LEED AP BD+C credential denotes professionals with expertise in the design and construction phases of green buildings … Read more
We are pleased to announce that John A. Funkhouser is joining our York office as the newest member of our Electrical Engineering team! “We’re extremely excited to welcome John to our Barton team, as he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our electrical bullpen!” said Wesley L. Stiles, Director of Electrical Engineering. John … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Darren C. Narango is joining our York office as the newest member of our Information Technology team! “Very happy to have Darren join our team! The help and resiliency Darren will provide will be crucial to business operations and future growth” said Corey J. Jackson, Systems Administrator/Manager. Darren comes … Read more
As energy resources become more scarce and global political issues threaten energy security and standards of living, the developed world has been focusing on alternative sources of energy. These sources of energy have ranged from renewable natural gas and “clean coal” to naturally renewable sources such as wind and solar. With any new energy transition, … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Brett M. Elizondo, PE, is joining our Raleigh office as the newest member of our mechanical design team! “We are very happy to have Brett join our team! These are exciting times at Barton as we continue to grow and provide the best possible services to current and future … Read more
Certification that the cleanroom is operating within the ranges set forth is the final step before occupancy and use of the pharmacy. The goal of the HVAC systems design is so that the users have a functional system that meets their requirements which they have verified is safe for compounding. United States Pharmacopeia (USP) <797> … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Pranit Ale Magar is joining our York office as the newest member of our Mechanical Design team! “We’re all excited to have Pranit join our team. His addition to our mechanical team is another step in continuing to improve our services and solutions we offer,” said Jonathan B. Slagel, … Read more
We are pleased to announce Tawnie A. Platts is joining our York Office as a Construction Services Administrator! “We are delighted to have Tawnie join our team as we continue our efforts to provide our customers with the best possible service and solutions.” said Jonathan B. Slagel, Vice President. Tawnie comes to Barton with over … Read more
Compounding hazardous drugs is a chemically volatile process, which means that tight control of air pressure, temperature, and humidity is required. Thus, when designing compounding areas, it is critical to determine an acceptable time delay before alarming and when and how often to report these values when out of compliance. Most mechanical systems are not … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Michael H. Ginder, PE, LEED AP has passed his exam to become an NFPA Certified Emergency Power System Specialist for Health Care (CEPSS-HC). The National Fire Protection Association created the CEPSS-HC credential in response to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rulings requiring facilities to develop … Read more
Compounding pharmacies require tight temperature, relative humidity, and pressurization control to operate in compliance with the current standards. Those standards are set to change in the coming months, and we’ve put together a series of articles to help navigate the new requirements. Balancing and actively controlling the airflow to achieve the correct pressure relationships in … Read more
