San Antonio K-12 MEP
San Antonio’s K-12 School District MEP Partner
Cleary Zimmermann Engineers designs mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for K-12 school districts throughout San Antonio and South Texas, from our San Antonio headquarters. Our K-12 practice is led by Jonathan Garcia, PE, and is geographically well positioned to serve districts including Northside ISD, North East ISD, San Antonio ISD, Somerset ISD, Comal ISD, Boerne ISD, and Seguin ISD on new construction, additions, and renovation projects.
With more than 20 years of experience and more than 400 K-12 projects completed across Texas, our team understands the specific pressures school districts operate under — voter-approved bond budgets, construction timelines tied to the academic calendar, and facilities that have to stay safe and operational while students are in the building.
MEP Design Built for the Realities of School Bond Programs
School construction rarely runs on a standard commercial timeline or budget, and our approach reflects that:
- Bond program experience: MEP design scoped and sequenced to fit voter-approved bond budgets and construction windows, whether the project is a single campus renovation or part of a multi-school bond package.
- Indoor air quality: Classroom ventilation designed to ASHRAE 62.1, supporting the air quality standards that directly affect student health and academic performance.
- Safety and security integration: MEP scope coordinated with access control and security systems from the start of design, rather than added as a separate afterthought.
- Energy efficiency: HVAC and lighting design that reduces long-term operating costs for districts managing tight maintenance and utility budgets.
- Occupied-campus construction: Renovation work sequenced around the academic calendar to minimize disruption to students, teachers, and staff.
Serving South Texas School Districts
Our San Antonio K-12 practice is positioned to support districts across the region — Northside ISD, North East ISD, San Antonio ISD, Somerset ISD, Comal ISD, Boerne ISD, and Seguin ISD among them — spanning both the urban core and the fast-growing suburban districts on the city’s periphery. We design MEP systems for new campuses built under bond-funded growth programs as well as renovations and additions to aging facilities, with the accountability structures those bond programs require.
Start Your San Antonio K-12 MEP Project With Cleary Zimmermann
Whether your district is planning a new campus, a major renovation, or a bond-funded expansion program, our San Antonio K-12 team can help you scope the project accurately from day one. Contact Cleary Zimmermann Engineers to talk through your project, or learn more about our building MEP capabilities.
Leadership
Jonathan Garcia, PE
Principal | K-12 Principal
Thomas Watson, PE
Principal | MEP
Trey McDougall, PE
Senior Principal | Industrial MEP
San Antonio K-12 MEP — Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cleary Zimmermann have experience with school bond program timelines?
Yes. Our K-12 practice regularly designs MEP systems for projects funded through voter-approved bond programs, scoping and sequencing work to fit bond budgets and construction windows.
What indoor air quality standards apply to Texas classrooms?
Classroom ventilation is designed to ASHRAE 62.1, the standard governing acceptable indoor air quality, which directly affects student health, comfort, and academic performance.
Does Cleary Zimmermann coordinate security systems with MEP design for schools?
Yes. We coordinate access control and security system design with the MEP scope from the start of a project, rather than treating security infrastructure as a separate, later addition.
Which San Antonio-area school districts does Cleary Zimmermann serve?
Our San Antonio K-12 team is geographically well positioned to serve districts including Northside ISD, North East ISD, San Antonio ISD, Somerset ISD, Comal ISD, Boerne ISD, and Seguin ISD, among others across South Texas.
Can Cleary Zimmermann design MEP systems for a school renovation while classes are in session?
Yes. We sequence renovation and addition work around the academic calendar to minimize disruption to students, teachers, and staff during construction.
Who leads Cleary Zimmermann's K-12 MEP practice?
Jonathan Garcia, PE, serves as Principal of K-12 MEP, with more than 20 years of experience and more than 400 K-12 projects completed across Texas, including work in the San Antonio region.
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