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
Starting in January 2025, just a few weeks away, the allowable Global Warming Potential (GWP) for refrigerants in several common applications will be limited to 700. This change garners several common questions: Can you still buy units with the current refrigerant? Can you fix your existing systems? Are compliant systems available? Will this affect design, … Read more
We are excited to announce that John J. Jacobson III has joined Barton as a Senior Mechanical Designer at our Philadelphia Office! “We are excited to have John join our team! His extensive experience and knowledge are a great addition as we continue to grow in the Philadelphia region,” said Jonathan B. Slagel, PE, LEED … Read more
Did you know that routine testing of your emergency lighting is not just a code requirement but also a critical safety practice? Power failures are unpredictable, and ensuring your emergency lighting functions properly during an outage could make the difference between life-or-death in some instances. Thankfully, advancements in technology are making this critical system more … Read more
Ever since Revit came onto the scene in 2000, the AEC industry has been adopting it and the underlying Building Information Modeling (BIM) concepts across an ever-increasing range of projects and building types. The software itself has also undergone many changes over the past 24 years, from the early single-user only models to today’s cloud … Read more
In commercial, educational, and healthcare facilities, the integrity of electrical systems is crucial for safety and operational continuity. Recent natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires have highlighted the significant impact of water and fire on electrical infrastructure. When electrical equipment is exposed to fire or water, the risk of malfunction or failure increases … Read more
We are excited to announce that Michael A. Joaquino has joined Barton as a Mechanical Designer at our York Office! “We are excited to have Mike join our team. Mike’s industry experience will bolster our team as we continue to grow and maintain our focus on providing quality engineering solutions for our clients,” said Jonathan … Read more
We are excited to announce the opening of a new office in Center City Philadelphia, PA. The new location marks a significant milestone in our growth strategy and reinforces our commitment to being a trusted leader providing innovative, cost-effective and sustainable design solutions for every client. Leading the office is Barton’s Vice President, Jonathan B. Slagel, … Read more
We are excited to announce that Barton’s Chloe P. Cipar has recently transitioned into a full-time employee after finishing her internship with Barton. Chloe had interned with Barton for the past couple of months serving as a CADD intern at our State College office. After successfully completing her internship and earning her Associate’s degree in … Read more
Electrical systems are the lifeblood of your facility, powering everything from critical patient care to the daily operations that keep your business running smoothly. When was the last time your electrical system got a check-up? Like any vital system, your facility’s electrical infrastructure needs regular care to stay healthy. A strategic maintenance program isn’t just … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Brent H. Williams is joining our York office as the newest member of our Information Technology team! “Very happy to have Brent join our IT team in York! He brings lots of experience in cybersecurity, network, server, and general system administration,” said Corey J. Jackson, System Administrator/Manager. Brent joins … Read more
Essential Electrical Systems (EES) are needed in most healthcare facilities for several reasons found within multiple building codes. Most notably these specific requirements are found in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70; National Electrical Code, and NFPA 99; Healthcare Facilities Code. The size and complexity of the required EES can vary significantly depending on building … Read more
We are excited to announce that Kelcie N. Bennett has joined Barton as a Plumbing Designer at our Raleigh Office. “We are happy to welcome Kelcie to our Raleigh team! We look forward to her contributions to our teams and clients,” said Nathan P. Birkedal, PE, Director of Operations, Raleigh. Kelcie graduated from East Carolina … Read more
We are excited to announce that John P. White has joined Barton as a Plumbing Designer! “We are excited to have John join our Barton team! We are confident that his vast experience and skillset will be a great addition to our plumbing team as we continue to grow our local presence in the Philadelphia … Read more
We are excited to announce that Katherine E. Mahon has joined Barton as a Mechanical Designer at our York Office! “We are excited to have Katherine join our team! Her addition to our mechanical team expands our ability to provide our customers with the best possible Barton experience,” said Jonathan B. Slagel, PE, LEED AP, … Read more
For this month’s Barton Anniversaries Project Highlight, we asked our Senior Project Manager, Robert A. Sells, PE, CSI what his favorite at Barton project was. This month Bob celebrated his 37th year with Barton Associates below he talks about his favorite project over his career at Barton. “In 37+ years at Barton Associates and hundreds … Read more
As we head into the summer months, many of us look forward to spending our evenings under the stars. But sadly, that precious view is rapidly diminishing. Experts estimate that by the end of 2025 only a few true dark sky locations will remain in the United States. One of the two main culprits: light … Read more