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IES Philadelphia Recognizes Barton’s Lighting Studio with Three Award-Winning Projects

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Barton’s Lighting Studio is honored to have received three lighting awards from the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Philadelphia Section. The Pennsylvania State University’s Willard Building Renovation/Addition, the new Kim S. Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center at Messiah University, and the new WellSpan Heart and Vascular Center were recognized for their professionalism, ingenuity, and originality in … Read more

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When is Commissioning Required?

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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

New Construction Codes Effective 2022

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The COVID-19 pandemic affected nearly every aspect of our personal and professional lives. In the case of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC), it significantly delayed the legally required update to the 2018 edition of the International Construction Code. Among the many requirements and procedures outlined in the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act Omnibus Amendments (Act … Read more

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Electrical Design Challenges in High-Rise Buildings

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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

Lance D. Reynolds, CPD Hired as Plumbing Designer in York

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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

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How Reliable is Your Backup Power?

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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

Joseph Steffes Hired as Electrical Designer in Pittsburgh

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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

Mary Taylor Joins Pittsburgh Office as Mechanical Designer

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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

Frank Campisino Added to Mechanical Team

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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

Jonathan Braman Hired as Electrical Engineer in York

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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

Germicidal lighting eliminating COVID-19 virus

Germicidal Lighting: Less Hype, More Facts

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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

Brian Fayman Earns Certified Plumbing Design Technician (CPDT) Credential

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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

Penn State’s West Patte Library Project honored by IES Philadelphia Section

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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

2020 MEP Giants Includes Barton Associates

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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

Creating Dialysis Units in Senior Living Facilities

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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

Barton Associates Welcomes Three New Interns

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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

Ultraviolet HVAC Components

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A search for “ultraviolet light” on Google will yield no less than 91 million search results. UV light sanitizers, industrial UV sanitizers, and thousands of other products show up. These results are an impressive show of our society’s ability to provide millions of pieces of information, all in our living room or office, in just … Read more

How Enhanced Air Filtration Works

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Our next installment in this series on reducing airborne contaminants is focused on increasing the effectiveness of new and existing filtration systems. Some of the concepts in this article are long-proven items, and some are on the forefront of innovation. This article is to provide information for available products, not to recommend a specific approach, … Read more

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