Judson Independent School District Gymnasium HVAC Upgrades Phase 1

Judson Independent School District completed a $308,176 renovation at Olympia Elementary School in Universal City to upgrade the gymnasium HVAC system. The project, filed under the name Judson Independent School District Gymnasium HVAC Upgrades Phase 1, involved the demolition of existing unit heaters and ventilation fans. The scope included installing a ground-mounted rooftop unit outside the gym and routing new ductwork inside to provide cooling. A concrete slab and fencing were also constructed around the new equipment.

The work covered 5,000 square feet of space within the school facility located at 8439 Athenian. This renovation was classified as a Renovation/Alteration project. The estimated cost of $308,176 works out to $62 per square foot. This figure is below the county median of $85 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Bexar County. However, the total cost is above the county median of $250,000 for this project type.

Cleary Zimmermann Engineers served as the design firm of record for the project. The construction timeline began in July 2024. The scheduled build window lasted 468 days, which is longer than the county median of 103 days for comparable projects. The final inspection was passed in November 2025, marking the completion of the physical work and the verification of the new cooling infrastructure.

Project Status and Record

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in June 2024. TDLR closed the project file in September 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This status confirms that all required reviews and inspections were finalized. The record indicates the project is fully closed and no longer active in the state’s accessibility review system.

Judson ISD has registered six other projects with TDLR, totaling $38,930,966. These include facilities in San Antonio and Universal City, such as Wagner High School and the Academic/Athletic Building. Cleary Zimmermann Engineers has also been involved in other projects, including Hobby Middle School and the International Advanced Technology Center Building 12. The local area, ZIP code 78148, has a population of about 22,630 and a median household income of $75,395 according to U.S. Census estimates.