Parente/Beard-York

Established in 1968, Barton Associates in York, Pa., is a consultant engineering firm providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and control systems design and commissioning services. Its electrical services include fire alarm and safety systems, lighting, power generation and distribution, information technology systems, telecommunications, sound distribution and site lighting. Its mechanical services include central plants, unitary air conditioning systems, heating systems, ventilation and air distribution systems, heat recovery and fuel handling systems and building automation systems. The company s plumbing services include fire protection and medical gas and vacuum systems. Its commissioning services include system analysis and assistance in the development of service contracts. The company also provides studies, reports, master planning and facility assessment, estimating probable construction costs, calculating life cycle costs and paybacks, producing construction drawings and specifications, preparing and administrating construction contracts, pre and post construction heating, ventilation and air conditioning and control system commissioning, trouble-shooting of existing systems and control components and evaluation of existing operation and maintenance programs.