We are pleased to announce that Dana W. Beasley has earned his Professional Engineer (PE) license from the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. This licensure authorizes Dana to prepare, sign, seal, and submit engineering plans and drawings for public and private clients, as well as municipalities and authorities. Dana is currently … Read more
Barton is proud to announce that Frank V. Campisino III, PE has been named Director of Operations of our Philadelphia office! Frank’s promotion highlights the strong growth of our Philadelphia team and Barton’s ongoing focus on delivering exceptional client service. “This promotion reflects the momentum we’re building in Philadelphia,” said Jonathan B. Slagel, PE, LEED … Read more
We are excited to announce the addition of Benjamin D. Basom, PE, LC, and David C. Rosenberger, PE, LC, to its architectural lighting team. Joining the firm as Senior Architectural Lighting Designers, Ben and Dave bring decades of combined experience, technical excellence, and a shared commitment to innovative lighting design. “Ben and Dave bring an … Read more
We are pleased to announce the evolution of our architectural lighting studio under the leadership of Shawn Good, PE, LC, LEED AP, who joins the firm as Director of Architectural Lighting. With more than 28 years of experience in lighting design and sustainable architecture, Shawn will guide the growth of Barton’s lighting studio across all offices and markets. … Read more
Healthcare facilities consist of a myriad of room types, all of which require varying degrees of HVAC design precision and sophistication. Class III imaging rooms rank among the most design-intensive spaces found in healthcare facilities, due to their strict airflow, temperature, and pressure control requirements, coupled with precise coordination to accommodate operational and spatial demands … Read more
We are excited to announce that Connor D. Smith, PE, has joined Barton as a Mechanical Engineer at our York office! “We are pleased to welcome Connor to our team! His strong background in mechanical engineering will be a tremendous asset as he supports our company operations,” said Senior Vice President, Roger M. Thies, PE, … Read more
We are excited to announce that Okein R. Miller has joined Barton as an Electrical Designer at our Philadelphia office! “We are excited to have Okein join our team! His experience and fresh perspective will be a tremendous asset to our growing Philadelphia office,” said Vice President, Jonathan B. Slagel, PE, LEED AP. Okein is … Read more
October wasn’t just about pumpkin spice and spooky costumes—it was ESOP Month! And at Barton, we celebrated what makes our company truly special—our employee-owners! What is an ESOP? An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a type of benefit program that provides employees with an ownership interest in the company through its stock. In addition … Read more
Designing lighting for healthcare facilities should be simple. People need light to see, to work, to heal. But, as anyone who has waded into the world of codes, standards, and real-world constraints knows, nothing about healthcare lighting is simple. Architects and facility managers often tell me the same thing: “It feels like every code is … Read more
When a Summer Job Taught Me More Than WiringWhen I was 13, growing up in rural Georgia, my dad told me to get a summer job “to keep me busy and out of trouble.” I joined a small electrical contractor, running wire and helping on job sites—a role I kept through college while studying electrical … Read more
The following article from 2022 has been revised to reflect the upcoming 2021 code changes where applicable. For most medium to large HVAC projects, and all lighting projects, commissioning is now a requirement. Code issues aside, startup and operational issues are typically found during the commissioning process, which can prevent operational issues, which are much … Read more
We are excited to announce that James S. Bates (Jimmy) has joined Barton as a Senior Electrical Engineer at our Philadelphia office! “We are excited to have Jimmy join our team! His extensive experience and industry knowledge are a great addition to our growing Philadelphia office” said Vice President, Jonathan B. Slagel, PE, LEED AP … Read more
We are excited to announce that Barton’s Nicole L. Esselstyn has recently transitioned into a full-time employee after finishing her internship with Barton. Nicole had interned with Barton for the past couple of months serving as a mechanical intern at both our State College and Pittsburgh offices. After successfully completing her internship and earning both … Read more
Do you have a project involving split-system air conditioning in a multistory building? If so, you may find the regulatory landscape especially difficult to navigate right now. As of January 2025, manufacturers are required to produce several refrigerant-based products—including split-system air-handling units, mini-splits, and dehumidifiers—using refrigerants with lower ozone depletion potential than legacy options. The … Read more
We are excited to announce that Brandon A. Ward and Jacob P. Trimble have recently transitioned into full-time employees! “We are thrilled to welcome Jacob and Brandon to Barton! Their transition to full-time employees marks a valuable addition to our team.” – Jonathan B. Slagel, PE, LEED AP, Vice President Brandon A. Ward Brandon joined … Read more
Barton’s Lighting Studio is honored to have received two lighting awards at the Philament Awards 2025! The evening of celebration was hosted by the Philadelphia Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society to recognize the local lighting community. The Nemours Children’s Health and Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services projects both received recognition for interior lighting … Read more
We are pleased to introduce and welcome Barton Associates’ interns Angela Batson, Lauren Heisler, John Riley, Nicole Purnell, Caleb Naylor, Isabella Weyandt, and Logan Keen to the team! “We are thrilled to welcome this talented group of interns. We believe in investing in the next generation of engineering professionals, and our internship program is … Read more
This article continues our multi-part series focused on architectural coordination as it relates to mechanical, electrical, and fire protection systems, based on updates to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), ASHRAE 90.1, and related standards. This installment highlights the growing importance of functional testing for lighting control systems—a code-mandated step that ensures buildings not only … Read more
This article continues our multi-part series focused on architectural coordination as it relates to MEP systems, based on changes to the International Building Code and related standards for the 2021 code cycle. Today we address a significant and growing challenge impacting both emergency and non-emergency communication systems—specifically how modern energy-efficient building envelopes are degrading radio-frequency … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Katherine E. Mahon, EIT, has passed her exam to earn herWELL AP Accreditation! Administered by the International WELL Building Institute, the WELL AP credential denotes expertise in the WELL Building Standard (WELL) and a commitment to advancing human health and wellness in buildings and communities around the world. “Congratulations … Read more
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