Wilson & Company completed three successful HVAC renovation projects for the Belen Consolidated School District: La Merced Elementary School, Gil Sanchez Elementary School, and Belen High School.
All of the projects involved extensive HVAC system replacements, including a new central plant and distribution (Belen HS) and high efficiency, variable refrigerant flow unitary systems (La Merced Elementary).
All projects were completed simultaneously and ahead of schedule, despite only having three months of summer off - hours work to see the projects to fruition. All projects also completed within budget, with a total construction cost of approximately $1,500,000.
Belen High School HVAC Renovations
This project involved completely removing the existing mechanical systems and replacing these with high efficiency central air handlers, new direct digital controls and adding an air-cooled chiller to the facility. The existing areas were uncomfortable year-round and many of the units serving the facility were compromised as a result of old age and dilapidated equipment. Areas of renovation include the main gymnasium, locker rooms, restrooms, the mini-gymnasium and wrestling gymnasium. The electrical design included providing a new service into the scope area as well as distribution of circuits required by new HVAC equipment. The scope also included providing new evaporative air conditioning and heating upgrades to the special education classroom wing.
Relevant Project Highlights:
- HVAC/Mechanical System Replacement
- Electrical Upgrades and Distribution
- Structural Improvements
- Demolition
- Direct Digital Controls Implementation
- Existing Building Renovation
La Merced Elementary School HVAC Renovations
This project involved the complete removal and replacement of all HVAC systems within the school. The facility was in need of HVAC upgrades due to old, tired equipment and lack of proper ventilation and controls. The work included completely removing the existing mechanical systems, ductwork and associated materials and replacing these with variable refrigerant flow mechanical distribution coupled with energy recovery ventilation delivery. This approach incorporated new duct and piping distribution and central DDC controls.
Relevant Project Highlights:
- Complete HVAC/Mechanical System Replacement
- Electrical Upgrades and Distribution
- Structural Improvements
- Demolition
- Direct Digital Controls Implementation
- Existing Building Renovation
Gil Sanchez Elementary School HVAC Renovations
Gil Sanchez Elementary school was in need of HVAC replacements due to inoperable systems, comfort issues and operational costs. The scope of work included the removal of the mechanical rooftop systems and replacing these with high-efficiency rooftop units. The work also involved ductwork modifications, new controls and electrical distribution to the new equipment. Five classroom wings were renovated and upgraded as a result of this work.
- Relevant Project Highlights
- HVAC/Mechanical System Replacement
- Electrical Upgrades and Distribution
- Structural Improvements
- Demolition
- Controls Implementation
- Existing Building Renovation