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 her WELL 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. … Read more
This is the first in a multi-part series focused on architectural coordination as it relates to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, based on changes to the International Building Code for the 2021 code cycle. This article addresses a significant revision between the 2018 and 2021 International Plumbing Codes that could have a notable … Read more
Digital Twins has been an industry buzzword being tossed around for a few years now, but what exactly is a Digital Twin? As with most new concepts, coalescing around a single definition can prove challenging. My own technical definition as it pertains to buildings and Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) is: ‘A Digital Twin … Read more
When my late father-in-law, a professional mechanic, was shopping for a car for his daughter, he asked to see under the hood. The salesman obliged, and what he saw left him aghast. This was the mid-1990s and the previous generation of cars mostly had generous space within the engine bay. They had room to access … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Mary I. Taylor has earned her Professional Engineer (PE) License from the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers. The license allows her to prepare, sign, seal, and submit engineering plans and drawings for public and private clients as well as municipalities and authorities. Mary joined Barton in 2021 as a … Read more
We are excited to announce that Ruben E. Sandoval has joined Barton as a Senior Electrical Engineer at our Philadelphia Office! “We are thrilled to have Ruben join our team! His electrical experience will help provide our Philadelphia clients the best possible solutions as our office continues to grow!” said Jonathan B. Slagel, PE, LEED … Read more
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