With construction costs rising across the board, every dollar counts when planning for a project. Lately, many owners are getting surprised by a substantial cost that presents itself late in the project. Commissioning. Did you know that your project may require commissioning even though it is not a LEED or other green initiative project? Starting … Read more
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will adopt the 2018 International Plumbing Code for construction projects, except for two municipalities (the City of Philadelphia and Allegheny County), on February 14, 2022. There will be a six-month grace period during which some may be reviewed under the 2015 IPC. Construction projects, regardless of circumstances, will be designed in … Read more
As Pennsylvania begins enforcement of 2018 International Mechanical Code, it’s important to understand what, if any changes could affect your project. This is particularly important if you’ve had a project shelved due to the pandemic and are planning to dust it off this year. Whether it was a funding issue, price of materials, or just … Read more
The building code in Pennsylvania is known as the Uniform Construction Code (UCC). Enforcement of this code is handled either locally (by municipalities, townships, or contracted third-party reviewers) or by the state’s Department of Labor and Industry. Prior to 2018, the Pennsylvania UCC referenced the 2009 International Codes (I-Codes). In 2018, the UCC was updated … Read more
The current pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of our personal and professional lives. In the case of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Codes (UCC), it has significantly delayed the legally required update to the 2018 edition of the International Construction Codes. Among the many requirements and procedures outlined in the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act Omnibus Amendments (Act … Read more
There are many unique challenges in the design and construction of high-rise buildings. The electrical design in these facilities is no exception, particularly regarding the emergency systems required to allow people to safely exit the building during a fire or emergency event. A “high-rise building” is defined in the International Building Code (IBC) as “a … Read more
We are pleased to announce the recent addition of Lance D. Reynolds, CPD to our York office as a Plumbing Designer. “We are very excited to have Lance join our team,” said Jonathan Slagel, PE, Vice President. “His background and technical skills will allow him to have an immediate positive impact on our projects and our … Read more
Having reliable sources of electrical power has become a critical part of what we do. Our daily lives have become so dependent on having places to plug in that many of us would be absolutely lost if the electricity stopped flowing. For most people, a brief loss of power while at home or even at … Read more
We are pleased to announce the recent addition of Joseph E. Steffes to our Pittsburgh office as an Electrical Designer. “We are very excited to have Joseph join our team here in Pittsburgh,” said Lawrence R. Zdinak Jr., PE, Director of Operations for Barton’s “Joey is a great addition to our Pittsburgh Team,” said Lawrence … Read more
We are pleased to announce the recent addition of Mary Taylor, EIT to our Pittsburgh office as a Mechanical Designer. “We are very excited to have Mary join our team here in Pittsburgh,” said Lawrence R. Zdinak Jr., PE, Director of Operations for Barton’s Pittsburgh office. “She exudes the traits our company’s culture has been … Read more
We are pleased to announce Frank Campisino, PE, joined our team recently as a Mechanical Engineer. Frank resides in southeastern Pennsylvania where he will continue to serve clients in the greater Philadelphia and New Jersey regions. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Frank join our team,” said Jonathan Slagel, PE, Vice President, “We’re confident … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Jonathan Braman, PE joined our team recently as an Electrical Engineer in our York office. “We are excited to welcome Jon to our team,” said Jonathan Slagel, PE, Vice President. “His extensive experience in our core markets will help strengthen our company and expand our ability to serve our … Read more
Armed with the knowledge that germicidal lighting, such as Germicidal Ultraviolet-C (GUV-C) Light, possesses the proven ‘superpower’ of eradicating harmful viruses including COVID-19, many people have begun searching for ways to safely incorporate it into their everyday lives. But, with new products hitting the market daily, consumers can easily become overwhelmed and confused given the … Read more
The scope and influence of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow. Cases are on the rise again. The number of hospitalizations and ventilated patients is growing. Hospitals located in critical, high population centers overrun with COVID-19 patients used medical gases and mechanical ventilators in record numbers this past spring. In fact, some facilities did not … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Brian Fayman, CPDT passed the Certified Plumbing Design Technician (CPDT) exam with American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE). Brian joined Barton Associates in 2017 and has worked on several healthcare and education projects for clients such as the Penn State University, Penn Highlands Healthcare, and Mount Nittany Medical Center. … Read more
When the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) became a reality for this country and the quarantine began, we did not know what to expect. Pandemic updates from Washington, DC by the President of the United States and his lead physicians became a daily routine. Just a few hours away, COVID-19 cases in New York City were overwhelming … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Barton Lighting Studio’s Jennifer Harrington, PE, LC, LEED AP along with WTW Architects, Amy Maceyko, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP and Jacqueline Link, NCIDQ were recently honored with a 2020 Certificate of Merit as well as a 2020 Section Award from the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Philadelphia Section for the … Read more
Barton Associates is honored to be named among Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 2020 MEP Giants. The award program distinguishing the top 100 mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering firms across North America. Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE), a CFE Media and Technology publication reports “The 2020 MEP Giants have earned this title by proving that they find opportunity … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced assisted living, skilled care, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) to redefine their daily operations and facilities alike to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread throughout their facilities, both from internal and external risks. Residents living in these facilities who require renal dialysis can be a significant risk to themselves, … Read more
We are pleased to announce and welcome three new interns to Barton Associates — Hannah Starolis, Sarah Paschl and Samuel George. Hannah Starolis Hannah is joining our York office this summer as a mechanical intern. She is a third-year student at York College majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. Prior to college … Read more
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