We are excited to announce that Barton’s Lauren E. Heisler has recently transitioned to a full-time employee role after completing her internship with the firm. “I am thrilled to welcome Lauren to Beyond Lux after seeing firsthand the talent, work ethic, and passion for lighting design she brought to Penn State’s Architectural Engineering program. From … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Samuel D. Johnson is joining our York office as the newest member of our Information Technology team! “Very happy to have Sam join our IT team in York! Sam brings prior IT experience, along with a strong desire to continue learning and expanding his technical skill set. Barton is … Read more
We are excited to announce that Judah P. Fickett, PE, has joined Barton as a Mechanical Engineer at our York office! “His well-rounded engineering experience and strong technical expertise will enhance our ability to deliver innovative, reliable solutions for our clients,” said Jonathan B. Slagel, PE, LEED AP, Vice President. Judah brings over a decade … Read more
We are excited to announce that Sarah K. Halstead, EIT, has joined Barton as a Mechanical Designer at our State College office! “We’re pleased to welcome Sarah to our State College office and are confident her expertise will enhance our ability to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions to our clients,” said Roger M. Thies, PE, LEED … Read more
We are excited to announce that Michael F. Duffy, PE, has joined Barton as a Mechanical Engineer at our York office! “With his extensive experience and collaborative approach, Michael will play an important role in continuing to deliver high-quality, efficient engineering solutions to our clients,” said Jonathan B. Slagel, PE, LEED AP, Vice President. Michael … Read more
We are excited to announce that Ethan J. Brown, EIT, has joined Barton as a Senior Electrical Designer at our Raleigh office! “We’re pleased to welcome Ethan to the Raleigh team and anticipate his contributions will further strengthen our service to clients,” said Nathan P. Birkedal, PE, Director of Operations, Raleigh. Ethan graduated from North … Read more
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
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