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
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 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
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
We are pleased to announce that Joshua D. Lange earned his Professional Engineer (PE) license from the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. The license allows him to prepare, sign, seal and submit engineering plans and drawings for public and private clients as well as municipalities and authorities. Josh first … Read more
We are excited to announce that Michael H. Ginder, PE, LEED AP has been promoted to Director of Electrical Engineering – Healthcare! “As Barton continues to expand into new healthcare markets, Mike’s experience and healthcare expertise will be critical to ensure that our team continues to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients demand,” said Barton’s … Read more
We are excited to announce that Barton’s Sarah C. Kane and Adelaide L. Pearce have recently transitioned from interns to full-time employees. Adelaide and Sarah had both interned with Barton for the past year. Adelaide interned at our York office, while Sarah served in our State College office. After completing their internships, they both have … Read more
We are pleased to introduce and welcome Barton Associates’ interns Emma Evans-Nolet, Elizabeth Duffy, Clayton Geisel, Jonathan Wyrick and Elizabeth Hargrove to the team! “We are thrilled to have this great group of students join our team” said Michael S. Rader, PE, CEM, President and CEO, “We look forward to providing real-world experience and industry … Read more
When planning for new lighting in your building, you will need to assess whether the current energy code will require new lighting controls to be included. But anyone who has picked up a code book knows it can feel a bit like fumbling your way through a “Choose Your Own Adventure” novel. So, to help … Read more
Barton’s Lighting Studio is honored to have received two lighting awards from the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Philadelphia Section. Penn State Health Children’s Lancaster Pediatric Center and UPMC Children’s Harrisburg New Pediatric Unit were recognized for their professionalism, ingenuity, and originality in lighting design and controls. IES Philadelphia Section: 2023 Section Award for Interior Lighting … Read more
Barton Associates, Inc. announces that Maple Engineering, PLLC., a 17-person engineering firm in Raleigh, NC, has joined Barton Associates, Inc. The acquisition expands Barton Associates’ reach in the South Atlantic Region and strengthens design capabilities in the multi-family housing and mixed-use markets. Maple Engineering will operate as Maple Engineering, a Division of Barton Associates, Inc. … Read more
We are excited to announce that Jacob A. Rourke has become a North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners Associate (NABCEP)! The NABCEP Associate Program recognizes individuals who have demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental principles of the application, design, installation, and operation of Photovoltaic, Solar Heating or Small Wind energy systems. Through Hudson Valley Community … Read more
With energy codes pushing for more complex lighting controls in buildings, it’s no wonder Owners can feel overwhelmed when faced with questions about how they want their lighting to function. To make this subject feel less daunting, below are strategies to keep the systems simple and easy to use from an Owner’s perspective. Strategy #1: … Read more
We are excited to announce and welcome David A. Taylor, PE as Barton’s new Director of Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering! “We are extremely happy to have David join our Barton team. He is a great addition and a step forward to establishing our presence in the Raleigh/Durham North Carolina area.” said Michael S. Rader, … Read more
Barton’s Lighting Studio is honored to have received two Awards of Merit from the Illuminating Engineering Society’s 49th Annual IES Illumination Awards. The Pennsylvania State University’s Willard Building Renovation was recognized for ‘Lighting Control Innovation’ while Allegheny College Bentley Hall Renovation was recognized for its ‘Energy and Environmental Lighting Design’. The IES Illumination Awards acknowledge professionalism, … Read more
We are pleased to welcome Jacob A. Rourke to the team! Jacob recently joined our State College office as an Electrical Designer. “We are excited for Jacob to join our team,” said Roger M. Thies, PE, Vice President, “We’re confident that his experience and knowledge will be a great addition to our electrical and lighting … Read more
We are pleased and happy to introduce and welcome Barton Associates’ interns Elizabeth Hargrove, Brendon Little, Adelaide Pearce, Sarah Kane, and Vincent Viola to the team! Our internship program is designed to give students the most real-world experience possible which may include project surveys, project specific design tasks, attending project meetings, building information modeling, and … Read more
We are excited to welcome our newest team members Joshua Maxson and Ulices C. Samaniego as well as pleased to announce that Brandon M. Miller, who previously served as an intern, has joined our team full-time in York. “Adding Joshua, Ulices and Brandon to our team will foster positive growth and enhance our ability to … Read more
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