MEP engineers reviewing building plans, illustrating what is the role of a MEP engineer.

Understanding the Role of MEP Engineers in a Building Project

September 3, 2026 by Barton Associates Editorial Team

The MEP engineer sits at the intersection of technical precision and practical judgment. A building’s structure gives it shape, but its MEP systems are what make it livable, operable, and safe to occupy every day it’s in use. For over 58 years, Barton Associates, Inc. has filled this role on thousands of projects that shape … Read more

Two engineers reviewing digital MEP plans on multiple monitors for AI in MEP engineering collaboration.

How AI Is Really Changing MEP Engineering

September 1, 2026August 26, 2026 by Barton Associates Editorial Team

Every engineer, architect, and building owner has heard the same claim by now: AI is about to change everything about how buildings get designed. However, most of what’s been written on the subject doesn’t hold up to scrutiny. It’s either vague enough to mean nothing or promotional enough to mean too much. At Barton Associates, … Read more

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