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Germicidal lighting eliminating COVID-19 virus

Germicidal Lighting: Less Hype, More Facts

Armed with the knowledge that germicidal lighting, such as Germicidal Ultraviolet-C (GUV-C) Light, possesses the proven ‘superpower’ of eradicating harmful viruses including COVID-19, many people have begun searching for ways to safely incorporate it into their everyday lives. But, with new products hitting the market daily, consumers can easily become overwhelmed and confused given the … Read more

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Medical Gas Systems for COVID-19 Ventilated Patients — Planning & Response, Part Two

The scope and influence of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow. Cases are on the rise again. The number of hospitalizations and ventilated patients is growing. Hospitals located in critical, high population centers overrun with COVID-19 patients used medical gases and mechanical ventilators in record numbers this past spring. In fact, some facilities did not … Read more

Brian Fayman Earns Certified Plumbing Design Technician (CPDT) Credential

We are pleased to announce that Brian Fayman, CPDT passed the Certified Plumbing Design Technician (CPDT) exam with American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE). Brian joined Barton Associates in 2017 and has worked on several healthcare and education projects for clients such as the Penn State University, Penn Highlands Healthcare, and Mount Nittany Medical Center. … Read more

Doctor filling out COVID-19 medical gas form

Medical Gas Systems for Ventilated Patients — Planning & Response, Part One

When the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) became a reality for this country and the quarantine began, we did not know what to expect. Pandemic updates from Washington, DC by the President of the United States and his lead physicians became a daily routine. Just a few hours away, COVID-19 cases in New York City were overwhelming … Read more

Barton Lighting Studio Recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)

We are pleased to announce that Barton Lighting Studio’s Jennifer Harrington, PE, LC, LEED AP along with WTW Architects, Amy Maceyko, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP and Jacqueline Link, NCIDQ were recently honored with a 2020 Certificate of Merit as well as a 2020 Section Award from the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Philadelphia Section for the … Read more

2020 MEP Giants Includes Barton Associates

Barton Associates is honored to be named among Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 2020 MEP Giants. The award program distinguishing the top 100 mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering firms across North America. Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE), a CFE Media and Technology publication reports “The 2020 MEP Giants have earned this title by proving that they find opportunity … Read more

Barton Associates Welcomes Three New Interns

We are pleased to announce and welcome three new interns to Barton Associates — Hannah Starolis, Sarah Paschl and Samuel George. Hannah Starolis Hannah is joining our York office this summer as a mechanical intern. She is a third-year student at York College majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. Prior to college … Read more

Mitchell Lauer and Luke Feczko Join Barton Associates

We are pleased to announce and welcome Mitchell Lauer as a Mechanical Designer to work in our York Office and Luke Feczko as a Mechanical Designer to work in our Pittsburgh Office. About Mitchell Lauer & Luke Feczko Mitchell and Luke both recently graduated from Messiah College with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. … Read more

Operation and Maintenance Considerations Before Re-Occupancy

A large portion of commercial, educational, and healthcare facilities have been either partially occupied or unoccupied for several weeks, even months. With extended periods of unoccupancy, building systems can become stagnant, potentially resulting in adverse effects on air systems, domestic water systems and building materials. Most of us know the smell of dust burning off … Read more

Christopher Carroll Hired as Senior Mechanical Designer in Pittsburgh Office

We are pleased to announce and welcome Christopher Carroll as a Senior Mechanical Designer in our Pittsburgh office. Christopher comes to Barton with over 29 years of experience in HVAC design and construction service support for numerous educational and healthcare projects as well as performing arts facilities, high rise hotels and office buildings. He graduated … Read more

Ryan Morgan Hired as New Mechanical Engineer in State College

We are pleased to announce and welcome Ryan Morgan, PE as a Mechanical Engineer in our State College office. Ryan graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Engineering Mechanics. He also earned his Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of … Read more

Ryan Beard Returns to Barton Associates

We are pleased to announce and welcome back Ryan Beard, CPD, as a Mechanical Designer to the firm. Ryan will be primarily supporting the plumbing design efforts in our York and Pittsburgh offices. He will be responsible for design and preparation of studies, reports, specifications and probable construction costs for projects. Ryan has nine years … Read more

Madison Stine Earns Certified Plumbing Design Technician (CPDT) Accreditation

We are pleased to announce that Madison Stine, EIT, CPDT passed the Certified Plumbing Design Technician (CPDT) exam with American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE). Madison joined Barton in 2018 and has worked on several healthcare and education projects for clients such as WellSpan, RWJBarnabas Health, UPMC Pinnacle and Dickinson College. She graduated from Penn … Read more

Michael Lucas Returns to Barton Associates

We are pleased to announce and welcome back Michael Lucas, PE as Project Manager/Electrical Engineer to work in our State College office. Michael was previously employed with the firm from 2011-2017 and worked on several educational projects for clients such as Penn State University, Lock Haven University and Bucknell University. Michael is a graduate of … Read more

Ashley Crouse Hired as New CAD/BIM Technician

We are pleased to welcome Ashley Crouse to our team as a full-time CAD/BIM Technician in the State College office. She recently served an externship with us during her last semester of school. Ashley recently graduated with high honors from South Hills School of Business & Technology with an Associate in Specialized Technology Degree in … Read more

Changes to PA UCC Code: Lighting Code Changes 2009 vs 2015 IECC

“Hearing can be deceiving, seeing is believing, but feeling – that’s the naked truth” is a phrase which can be applied to many highly anticipated events in life. For the building industry, Pennsylvania’s long-awaited jump to the 2015 (2018 in Philadelphia) ICC International Codes last October was one of these greatly anticipated events. Historically, anticipation … Read more

Barton Lighting Studio Recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)

We are pleased to announce that Barton Lighting Studio’s Jennifer Harrington, PE, LC, LEED AP; Kiley Johns, EIT, LC; and Yancy Unger, PE were recently honored with a 2019 Certificate of Merit from the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Philadelphia Section for the lighting design of Penn State University’s New Recital Hall and Music 1 Building … Read more

We’re Presenting at the 2019 AICUP Member Meeting on Collaboration!

Please join Steve Bobb, Director of Projects at Dickinson College, Carson Parr, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Partner at RLPS Architects and Michael Rader, PE, CEM, President & CEO at Barton Associates as they present at the 2019 AICUP Member Meeting on Collaboration. The presentation is titled “A 2nd Life for a 50-Year Old Building” and … Read more

We’re Speaking at the Spring 2019 KAPPA Conference!

Please join us at the Spring 2019 KAPPA Conference hosted by Millersville University. Barton Associates’ Stephen Oskin, PE, LEED AP and Michael Rader, PE, CEM will be presenting “Mold and Moisture in Schools” on March 13, 2019 at 10:40 AM at the Lancaster County Convention Center. Overview This presentation offers an overview of mold and moisture … Read more