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
We are pleased to introduce and welcome Barton Associates’ summer interns Logan Crust, Grant Kern, Jacob Trimble, Austin Stevens, and Sydney Bosworth to the team! This new group of interns will be joining our current interns Nicole Esselstyn, Isabelle Willison, Roman Rennebeck, Chloe Cipar, Reagan Warenda, and Lauren Heisler for the summer as Barton now … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Nathan P. Dietrich, PE, is joining Barton as our new Director of Business Development! “Nathan’s addition to our management team is a crucial step in Barton’s continuous growth. We are all excited about this opportunity as we strive to provide the best possible solutions to our customers,” said Michael … Read more
We are excited to announce that Logan H. Kresge has recently transitioned from an intern to a full-time employee! “We are all excited to have Logan join Barton after his successful internship! It is great to see another student go through our internship program, like our company, and then transition into a full-time role!” said … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Nancy L. Kerlinger has joined Barton as an Administrative Assistant! “Nancy joins our administrative team as Barton continues to grow and expand. We’re confident that her addition will help us continue to provide both our employee-owners and our customers the best possible Barton experience,” said Michael S. Rader, President … Read more
Precipitated by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the world quickly realized that we didn’t know how much disease transmission mitigation was enough. To answer this question and at the request of the White House, The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) developed Standard 241-2023, Control of Infectious Aerosols. The primary intent of this standard … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Ryan C. Davie has earned his Professional Engineer (PE) License from the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers. The license allows him to prepare, sign, seal, and submit engineering plans and drawings for public and private clients as well as municipalities and authorities. Ryan first joined Barton in 2015 as … Read more
When Barton Associates was tasked with designing the domestic water system for the Nemours Children’s Health Specialty Care & Ambulatory Center located in Malvern, PA, cost savings for the owner and simplifying construction for the contractor were on our minds. Typical domestic water systems plumb cold water and 110°F hot water to most fixtures; however, … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Dorian A. Rhoades has joined Barton as our Director of Human Resources! “We are all very excited to have Dorian join our team! His skill set and experience in human resources will be a great addition to our administrative team as we continue to improve Barton’s employee-owner experience” said … Read more
