K-12 Education Projects - B&H Engineers, Inc

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Size: ~155,000 SF

Location: Arlington, TX

Service: MEP Design & Fire Protection

New 3-story construction, including 48 classrooms and single-story administration office space, performing arts area, and 1.5 floor media center
Includes CTE classrooms, break-out and collaboration spaces, teacher workrooms, and offices
Storm shelter
Input for demolition of Knox Elementary to make room for Carter Junior High

Arlington ISD

Joey Rodriguez Junior High School

Dallas ISD

SOLAR Preparatory School for Girls

2019 Finalist of FETC STEM Excellence Award

Quick Facts

Size: 45,000 SF

Location: Dallas, TX

Service: MEP Design, Fire Protection, & Technology

2019 finalist of the FETC STEM Excellence Award
A renovation and addition of an all-girl’s public school with a focus on science, technology, arts, engineering, and math (STEAM) with a ground-breaking approach to social-and-emotional learning and socioeconomic diversity
2-story addition became main school entrance
Cafeteria, platform stage, and select restrooms constructed to be storm shelters
Created new classrooms, cafeteria, dining, administration, science lab, and music room
1-story locker room added to existing gym
Renovations included changing prior dining area into art/maker space
Existing administration space became classrooms
New plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, public address, sound, and intercom systems added throughout building

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Size: ~100,000 SF

Location: Arlington, TX

Service: MEP Design & Fire Protection

5-story office tower renovation that allowed for the consolidation of 10 existing buildings to save employees time and efficiency, and the school district money
Met the 50% compressed design phase so the location could be operational prior to the beginning of the school year
Life-cycle cost analysis showed that converting building from chilled water cooling and electric heat to a VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) system would show significant savings
Relocated and combined academic service department, added training space, and backup for district’s network servers
Replaced HVAC system to improve energy efficiency
Implemented bipolar ionization, ventilation, and filtration techniques to remove air contaminants

Arlington ISD

Enterprise Administration Building

Fort Worth ISD

Arlington Heights High School

Quick Facts

Size: ~24,000 SF

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Service: MEP Design & Fire Protection

Addition and renovation of historic high school meeting the challenge of integrating modern technology into a building that was built in the 1920’s seamlessly
New 15,000 SF cafeteria and kitchen addition had to be constructed while school was still in session
Existing kitchen needed to remain operable to serve students and faculty
Renovation of locker rooms and weight room
Upgrades to life safety, including emergency lighting, exit signage, fire strobes, smoke detectors, and horns for the fire alarm system
Upgraded public address, and clock system throughout the entire facility

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Size: 56,400 SF

Location: Dallas, TX

Service: MEP Design, Fire Protection, & Technology

3-story addition with new storm shelter
Renovation of administration area, student restrooms, auditorium, library, and kitchen
Added new fire alarm, voice evacuation, PA, and master clock system
Addition of cooling tower
Replaced existing roof system
Upgraded off-site sanitary line
Added new landscape and irrigation systems

Dallas ISD

Eduardo Mata Montessori School

Dallas ISD

Sunset High School

Quick Facts

Size: 165,000 SF

Location: Dallas, TX

Service: MEP Design, Fire Protection & Construction Administration

Addition & renovation project to help maximize the existing structure and create much-needed space for the arts and athletic facilities with considerations made for the preservation of the building’s 1925 historic integrity
Addition of a new secure main entrance, storm shelter, choir, black box theatre, and 1000-seat competition gym
Building façade was renovated
Expanded and renovated the administration area
Roof and window replacements refreshed and unified the existing building
Consolidated classrooms onto main campus
Renovated existing classroom

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Size: 115,035 SF

Location: Garland, TX

Service: MEP Design, Fire Protection & Construction Administration

Provided MEP design for new climate controlled band hall and choir room:
- dehumidification
- unoccupied temperature setback control to reduce damage to band and choir equipment, uniforms, and documents
Upgraded existing HVAC system
Replaced and upgraded lighting throughout
Replace water piping and drinking fountains
Repurposed existing choir room and created 2 classrooms
Coordinated renovations with Garland ISD to avoid interruption of school activities

Garland ISD

Coyle Middle School

Arlington ISD

Myrtle Thornton Elementary School

Quick Facts

Size: 106,855 SF

Location: Arlington, TX

Service: MEP Design, Fire Protection & Construction Administration

New 2-story facility
Storm shelter
Pods for each grade with 5 classrooms each
Library, Makerspace room, and outdoor areas
New center for parents to use school resources

Quick Facts

Size: 165,000 SF

Location: Dallas, TX

Service: MEP/T Design, Fire Protection & Construction Administration

Renovation and addition to a historic 1921 Dallas-area school
Maintained historic integrity, blending buildings seamlessly
MEP and Audio-Visual Design
Replaced central heating & cooling systems
Competition gym serves as storm shelter
Renovation of cafeteria, several classrooms and common spaces

Dallas ISD

North Dallas High School

Dallas ISD

Skyline High School

Quick Facts

Size: 600,000 SF

Location: Dallas, TX

Service: MEP Design, Fire Protection & Construction Administration

New competition gym and cafeteria
Replaced Central Plant Mechanical and Electrical equipment
Maintaining current HVAC, electrical, and life safety system while building remained operational during construction
Cost/Benefit analysis of system options and analysis on repair and renovation of existing building components versus starting fresh
Knowledge of the system’s life cycle to recall and integrate design, construction, operations, and maintenance