We are pleased to announce that Zachary C. Harter has earned his Professional Engineer (PE) license from the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. Zach first joined Barton as an intern in 2017 at our State College office and became a full-time Mechanical Designer in 2019. He has worked on … Read more
Protection of the water supply system is paramount to the health and safety of not only the occupants of your building but also everyone else that is supplied water through a connection to the water system. Chapter 6 of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) is an example of where you will find the requirements that … Read more
With the winter weather upon us and the cold spell we had at the end of December, we took the time to review some of the means for freeze protection of piping and equipment with our staff. Our goal of continuous quality improvement turned into more of a round table discussion with various team members … Read more
Every four years, the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) updates their Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities to stay up to date with current technologies and design concepts. From an MEP standpoint, the guidelines are updated to improve patient well-being, necessitate safer system operation, and to improve environmental quality in our health … 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
Medical gas systems rank high on the list of resources necessary for a hospital to function. Oxygen, medical air, vacuum, and other systems support all manner of life-saving and life-sustaining procedures, from providing oxygen therapy for a COVID-19 patient to providing vacuum during a heart transplant. In 1987, the American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) … 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 past experience and knowledge will be a great addition to our electrical and … 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
Barton’s Lighting Studio is honored to have received three lighting awards from the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Philadelphia Section. The Pennsylvania State University’s Willard Building Renovation/Addition, the new Kim S Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center at Messiah University and the new WellSpan Heart and Vascular Center were recognized for their professionalism, ingenuity, and originality in … Read more
We are pleased to welcome Tori J. Roberts to the team! Tori previously interned with Barton in 2018 and now serves as a full-time Electrical Designer supporting our State College office. “We are excited for Tori to rejoin the team,” said Roger M. Thies, PE, Vice President, “We’re confident that her market-focused experience and passion … Read more
With construction costs rising across the board, every dollar counts when planning for a project. Lately, many owners are getting surprised by a substantial cost that presents itself late in the project. Commissioning. Did you know that your project may require commissioning even though it is not a LEED or other green initiative project? Starting … Read more
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will adopt the 2018 International Plumbing Code for construction projects, except for two municipalities (the City of Philadelphia and Allegheny County), on February 14, 2022. There will be a six-month grace period during which some may be reviewed under the 2015 IPC. Construction projects, regardless of circumstances, will be designed in … Read more
As Pennsylvania begins enforcement of 2018 International Mechanical Code, it’s important to understand what, if any changes could affect your project. This is particularly important if you’ve had a project shelved due to the pandemic and are planning to dust it off this year. Whether it was a funding issue, price of materials, or just … Read more
The building code in Pennsylvania is known as the Uniform Construction Code (UCC). Enforcement of this code is handled either locally (by municipalities, townships, or contracted third-party reviewers) or by the state’s Department of Labor and Industry. Prior to 2018, the Pennsylvania UCC referenced the 2009 International Codes (I-Codes). In 2018, the UCC was updated … Read more
The current pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of our personal and professional lives. In the case of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Codes (UCC), it has significantly delayed the legally required update to the 2018 edition of the International Construction Codes. Among the many requirements and procedures outlined in the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act Omnibus Amendments (Act … Read more
There are many unique challenges in the design and construction of high-rise buildings. The electrical design in these facilities is no exception, particularly regarding the emergency systems required to allow people to safely exit the building during a fire or emergency event. A ‘high-rise building” is defined in the International Building Code (IBC) as “a … Read more
We are pleased to announce the recent addition of Lance D. Reynolds, CPD to our York office as a Plumbing Designer. “We are very excited to have Lance join our team,” said Jonathan Slagel, PE, Vice President. “His background and technical skills will allow him to have an immediate positive impact on our projects and our … Read more
