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Aidan G. Berkey joins Barton’s BIM/CADD Team

We are excited to announce that Aidan G. Berkey has joined Barton as a BIM/CADD Technician in our York office! Aidan has experience in the design and coordination of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including the preparation and review of construction documents. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture & Sustainable Design from the … Read more

2026 Summer Intern Spotlight – June

Get to know the talented student interns gaining hands-on experience at Barton this summer. From engineering and architectural lighting design to field experience and mentorship, these future professionals are building valuable skills while contributing to real-world projects across our offices. Isabella Weyandt Electrical InternWilkes UniversityOffice Location: York, PA What school do you attend and in … Read more

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Kohl H. Lindaman joins Barton Associates Inc.

We are excited to announce that Kohl H. Lindaman has joined Barton as a Mechanical Designer at our Pittsburgh office! Kohl recently earned a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University, complemented by a minor in Engineering Leadership Development. He joined our team part-time this spring in the State College office and has … Read more

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Logan E. Keen Joins Barton’s Mechanical Team

We are excited to announce that Barton’s Logan E. Keen has recently transitioned into a full-time employee after graduation. “One of the most rewarding aspects of our internship program is seeing talented students transition into full-time professionals. Logan has embraced every opportunity to learn and grow, and we are excited to welcome him as a … Read more

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Lauren E. Heisler Joins Barton’s Architectural Lighting Team

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

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Samuel D. Johnson Joins our Information Technology Team

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

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Judah P. Fickett, PE Joins our Mechanical Team

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

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Sarah K. Halstead, EIT Joins Barton’s State College Team

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

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Michael F. Duffy, PE Joins our Mechanical Team

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

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Ethan J. Brown, EIT Joins our Electrical Team

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

Dana Beasly Earns PE License

Dana W. Beasley Earns Professional Engineer License

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 Associates Promotes Frank V. Campisino III, PE to Director of Operations in Philadelphia

Frank V. Campisino III, PE Named Director of Operations in Philadelphia

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

Barton Associates Expands Architectural Lighting Team With Basom and Rosenberger

Barton Associates Expands Architectural Lighting Team With Basom and Rosenberger

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

Shawn Good, PE, LC, LEED AP, Director of Architectural Lighting at Barton Associates

Shawn Good New Director of Architectural Lighting

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

Designing Class III Imaging Rooms

Designing Class III Imaging Rooms: HVAC Challenges and Critical Considerations

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

Connor D. Smith, PE, newly hired Mechanical Engineer at Barton Associates

Connor D. Smith, PE Joins our Mechanical Team

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

Okein R. Miller Joins Barton Associates, Inc. Electrical Team

Okein R. Miller Joins our Electrical Team

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

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Celebrating ESOP Month

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

Lighting Healthcare Spaces: Where Codes Meet Care

Lighting Healthcare Spaces: Where Codes Meet Care

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