Power quality can have a significant impact on a building’s electrical distribution system and the associated loads. The results of poor power quality can range from operational issues and premature failure of equipment to additional charges on your utility bill that can negatively affect an organization’s bottom line. One of the load types proven to … Read more
In an emergency, firefighters rely on good communication to coordinate their efforts and keep each other safe. They may approach a fire area deep within a building and realize they need additional personnel or equipment. If your building is especially large, has thick concrete walls, or has a lot of equipment that creates interference, the … Read more
“Hearing can be deceiving, seeing is believing, but feeling – that’s the naked truth” is a phrase which can be applied to many highly anticipated events in life. For the building industry, Pennsylvania’s long-awaited jump to the 2015 (2018 in Philadelphia) ICC International Codes last October was one of these greatly anticipated events. Historically, anticipation … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Barton Lighting Studio’s Jennifer Harrington, PE, LC, LEED AP; Kiley Johns, EIT, LC; and Yancy Unger, PE were recently honored with a 2019 Certificate of Merit from the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Philadelphia Section for the lighting design of Penn State University’s New Recital Hall and Music 1 Building … Read more
As has been discussed in previous editions of “Insights”, Pennsylvania has recently updated their baseline building codes from the 2009 International Codes to the 2015 International Codes. Along with that change comes not only revisions contained in the International Codes themselves, but also updated references to other standards including the 2014 National Electrical Code (previously … Read more
Please join Steve Bobb, Director of Projects at Dickinson College, Carson Parr, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Partner at RLPS Architects and Michael Rader, PE, CEM, President & CEO at Barton Associates as they present at the 2019 AICUP Member Meeting on Collaboration. The presentation is titled “A 2nd Life for a 50-Year Old Building” and … Read more
Change. Whether good, bad, or somewhere in between, we must accept change and constantly adapt in order to move forward, grow and even improve. Changes in the International Plumbing and Energy Conservation Codes are no exception. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, except for the City of Philadelphia, adopted the 2015 International Codes the past October, superseding … Read more
The change from the 2009 International Codes to the 2015 International codes in Pennsylvania, except for the City of Philadelphia, ushered in many substantial changes when it comes to mechanical system design, construction and operation. Similar to other code updates, the hike toward sustainable design and operation continues in these common areas: increased equipment efficiency … Read more
The Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) first began being enforced in April 2004. Fourteen years later, Act 35 of 2017 updated the code requirements to the 2015 International Codes. Application of this new standard began for all projects without a signed construction contract on October 1, 2018. The grace period for permit application for projects … Read more
Please join us at the Spring 2019 KAPPA Conference hosted by Millersville University. Barton Associates’ Stephen Oskin, PE, LEED AP and Michael Rader, PE, CEM will be presenting “Mold and Moisture in Schools” on March 13, 2019 at 10:40 AM at the Lancaster County Convention Center. Overview This presentation offers an overview of mold and moisture … Read more
We are pleased to announce and welcome Cole Romanoski as a Mechanical Designer to work in our York office. Cole graduated from of the Pennsylvania College of Technology with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Aided Design and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Design Technology. He has three years of experience in Mechanical Drafting and … Read more
We are pleased to announce that it is now a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Trust. The ESOP will further enable the company to continue its strong tradition of providing high quality service and technical expertise for many years to come. An ESOP is an employee benefit plan, which provides … Read more
We are proud to announce multiple promotions within the company to support its continued growth and success. Yancy Unger, PE and Michael Jacobs, PE have been promoted to Vice President. Yancy has over 25 years of project management, engineering and lighting design experience with higher education and cultural and performing arts clients. Michael has over … Read more
We are pleased to announce and welcome Zachary Harter, EIT as a Mechanical Designer and Samuel Owen as an Electrical Designer to work in our State College office. Zachary is a recent graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology. For the past two years, he served as … Read more
We are pleased to announce and welcome Kyle Flanagan, PE, Gregory Bosley and Erica Evanitus to our York office. Kyle has over 15 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and has extensive project experience in healthcare, education, commercial, retail and industrial markets. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Engineering from Drexel University … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Matthew Bergey, PE earned his Professional Engineer (PE) license from the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. 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. Matthew has … Read more
There seems to be a misunderstanding among facility owners and operators these days about requirements for emergency fixtures (eyewashes and drench showers). Plumbing codes do not prescribe when or where to locate eyewash fixtures. Rather, they address the installation of these emergency fixtures if or when they are required. The Owner is responsible for knowing … Read more
Please join Jennifer Harrington, PE, LC, LEED AP, Barton’s Director of Lighting Design at the Fall 2018 KAPPA Conference hosted by Slippery Rock University. She will be presenting “The Light of Your Life: The Potential Effects of Light on Our Mental and Physical Health” on October 23, 2018 at 8:00 AM in the Pittsburgh Marriott North at Cranberry Woods. Overview … Read more
Pontiac Fever. It’s got nothing to do with cars, and everything to do with Legionellosis, the disease caused by a pathogenic bacterium called Legionella pneumophila. Legionellosis or Legionnaire’s Disease preys on the elderly, the young and anyone with weakened immune systems. The subsequent fallout can also be catastrophic to a facility and owner because the … Read more
Electronic devices are everywhere – in our pockets, on our desks, in our homes, in our cars, and in our facilities. Technological advances that make our lives simpler and more productive are made possible by countless electronic devices. The water, gas, electricity, air, and even the information that flows in and out of our buildings … Read more
