"L. J. Barton’s field staff and site foreman were excellent to work with and the Cayuga Custodial Staff was very appreciative of their willingness to accommodate and adjust to their work schedules during the summer cleaning of the building. Ameresco Canada would gladly consider working with L. J. Barton Mechanical on any of our future projects." Wayne Heeg, Ameresco Canada (Cayuga Secondary School HVAC Upgrade)

"I would like to share the experience I had during a recent meeting with Glenn that changed my view on the importance of a quality work environment. I am the type of person that takes for granted that the heating/cooling or gas fittings at my work place are all running smoothly. Glenn and his team at LJ Barton make it their business to ensure businesses don't need to worry about these things on a regular basis. What surprised me was Glenn's comment that LJ Barton is "primarily in the business of health and wellbeing". Melissa Valentine, Crown Records Management

“Just a short note to thank you for the help with building my “bathroom” in the confined space of my Laundry/Furnace room…it has turned out to be a showpiece, everyone who has viewed it is amazed how nice it looks, and of course it is functional. When you have time, please visit with us to see for yourself “what can be done”…using the right people. Thank you for providing the qualified people to get the job done, Jeff Kowch is a credit to your apprentice system, his knowledge and work ethic will carry him far, and provide your Company with a well skilled workforce for future years, and of course Al…another great Barton employee, who’s plumbing knowledge I have relied on for many years.” Bill Wright, Home Owner, Hamilton, Ontario

“We are pleased to provide a letter of reference on behalf of L.J. Barton Mechanical. We have enjoyed an excellent working relationship and found them to be extremely professional from office staff to on-site workers. Workmanship is of high quality, projects are completed on schedule, and the clients’ satisfaction is of utmost importance. We look forward to completing future projects with L.J. Barton Mechanical Inc. and would highly recommend this company to any potential clients. “ Doug Harding, President, Harding Construction.

Click here to read case study: Stackpole Limited, Ancaster, Ontario

"L.J.Barton Mechanical Inc. set a tone from the start as the leader for a group of sub contractors who along with our E.S.C.O., Ameresco Canada and staff from the Grand Erie School Board worked as a team to complete the project on time. Qualified and knowledgeable their on-site supervisor provided guidance and direction when required, while company President Jim Barton, pushed with an appropriate degree of urgency when required. Problems were resolved quickly and equitably and from an owner's perspective, we received excellent value for the dollar. As Co-chair for G.E.D.S.B.'s J.O.H.S.C., I was also impressed with L.J. Barton's workplace safety program, with the availability of information, and enforcement of the regulations by the site supervisor.

In closing, I am happy to recommend L.J. Barton as a competent and qualified mechanical and general contractor for the projects of a similar nature, and would be happy to work with them again." D.W. (Dan) Whalen, MMP, CEM, D.Arch., Maintenance Team Leader-Mechanical and Energy Systems, Grand Erie District School Board

Click here to read case study: Delhi District Secondary School, Delhi, Ontario

"I am pleased to provide a positive reference for L.J. Barton Mechanical Inc. Over the past four years Maple Reinders has contracted with L.J. Barton on two plan and spec projects: the Arbour Villa Long Term Care Facility in Hamilton, and the Waterfront Centre in Burlington. On both projects, L.J. Barton demonstrated its professionalism, expertise and dedication to quality. In closing, it has been a pleasure to work with your firm in the past, and I look forward to working with L.J. Barton again in the future." Keith Zorn, GSC Vice-President, Division Manager, Cambridge, Maple Reinders

Click here to read case study: Discovery Landing, Burlington Waterfront, Burlington, Ontario

"I do not envy any mechanical contractor today due to the complexity of the systems you are asked to build. Fortunately on the Idlewyld project, your lead tradesman and your project manager had the experience and attitude to make a positive contribution to the project. We thank you and your company for being on the General Contrator's team." Donald McIntyre, MMMC Inc. Architects

"We are pleased to provide a positive reference for L.J. Barton Mechanical Inc. with regard to the construction of the Arbour Creek Village for the Thomas Health Care corporation. Maple was pleased with the professionalism of your staff, both on-site and in the office. Their deligence and dedication to quality contributed greatly to the overall success of the project. We are happy to recommend your firm for similar projects, and look forward to working with you again."Joseph Calabretta, Project Manager, Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd.

"Work was properly executed from the submission of shop drawings through to the completion of deficiencies. Warranty issues as they arise are promptly attended to. Barton staff both from the office and in the field were very co-operative and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend L. J. Barton Mechanical Inc. and look forward to the opportunity of working with them on future projects." David Harvey, Merit Contractors Niagara

"We were impressed throughout the project by the professionalism and cooperation demonstrated by the site personnel. The quality of their work was very good. We found them to be reliable and prompt in dealing with issues that arose both during construction and at the deficiency remediation phase." T. J. Saint-Ivany, Controller of Plant, Niagara Catholic District School Board

"We would like to confirm that we have worked with L. J. Barton Mechanical Ltd. for many years on numerous projects throughout the Hamilton and Burlington area. We have found their workmanship of good quality and their projects are completed in a timely manner. We have found them most professional to work with and quite capable of conducting major projects as the Mechanical Contractor." Dave Filer, Filer Engineering Ltd.

"Group Eight Engineering Limited has worked with L. J. Barton Mechanical Inc. for over 10 years on various School Board and Long Term Care projects. We have found them to provide excellent performance in the area of scheduling, workmanship, final completion and deficiency work follow-up. We would not hesitate to recommend L. J. Barton Mechanical Inc. for future commercial projects." Murray Wickham, Vice President, Group Eight Engineering Limited

"L. J. Barton Mechanical has been our main mechanical trade for numerous projects in the past. Their work was done in a professional manner and if any problems did arise they were dealt with promptly. We look forward to working with them on future projects as they are a valuable part of the construction team." Darrell Hiltz, Reid & Deleye Contractors Ltd., Courtland, Ontario

Project: Stackpole Limited Ancaster, Ontario

Budget: $1,100,000

Scope: New 90,000 square foot automotive parts manufacturing facility with 15,000 square feet of office and administration space. We handled all factory requirements for compressed air, chilled water, process piping and air handling equipment, as well as heating, air conditioning and plumbing requirements for the office space.

Of note: This fast tracked project moved quickly to ensure that the facility would be operational in a very short period of time.

Project: Delhi District Secondary School, Delhi, Ontario

Budget: $750,000 - $2,000,000

Scope: Completely renovate and upgrade an aging Secondary School power plant, lighting system and other enhancements to improve energy efficiency from a dismal 20% to 80% – in less time than the summer break.

Of note: The project’s value exceeded $1.5 million. Start date July 5th – completion date September 1. A job that under normal circumstances would take 4-5 months, was 97% completed in just 2.

This project was awarded the Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA) 2008 Building Excellence Award.

Project: Discovery Landing, Burlington Waterfront, Burlington, Ontario

Budget: $900,000

Scope: Discovery Landing is a multi-purpose facility with an all-season water feature over looking Lake Ontario. The facility includes an observatory, park information area, public amenities, cafe and world class restaurant. The water feature includes a mini-waterfall and 930 square meter reflecting pond that serves as an ice rink in the winter months.

Of note: The restrictive work areas and numerous changes to the scope of the project made this job a first-class challenge!

Project: Burlington GO Station (Fairview), Burlington, Ontario

Budget: $480,000

Scope: This new 4 story parking facility on the north lot will relieve tremendous congestion for commuters. L.J. Barton was responsible for all plumbing and mechanical work including all domestic water, plumbing, storm and sanitary drains, fire system, hvac, and refrigeration.

Of note: This precast building required tremendous talent and layout functions before ever seeing concrete.