In 2002, after nearly 15 years of structural engineering experience, Joseph Barbato established Joseph Barbato Associates in historic Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. The consulting firm provides comprehensive structural engineering services in all facets of building design and restoration. We endeavor to provide expertise primarily in the practice of structural engineering associated with the design of new construction projects, as well as the adaptive reuse, restoration, renovation and structural reinforcement of existing buildings.

In 2005, JBA was proud to have Michael H. Sheer, P.E. join the firm as the Senior Project Engineer. Mr. Sheer oversees a variety of projects for the firm in which he is directly responsible for oversight of design and documentation as well as construction administration.  He is particularly adept to handling the diverse JBA project types and enjoys the constant interaction with our wide-ranging client base.

JBA is committed to working closely with clients in all phases of the project from project definition, schematic design, design development, preparation of contract documents to construction administration.

Our firm is currently licensed to practice in the states of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, New Hampshire, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, Texas, and Colorado.

The firm also provides expert services to insurance and legal clients which include investigative, assessment for buildings and building components. This process includes a comprehensive site visit, an investigative report and conclusions with regard to causation together with research of all relevant codes.