Southside Occupational Academy, part of Chicago Public Schools, is a vocational high school serving students aged 15 to 21 with moderate cognitive disabilities. The academy offers individualized education and training in areas such as applied academics, independent functioning, vocational skills, and social learning, preparing students for independent living and community integration. DesignTeq Engineering provided professional MEP engineering design services for HVAC and Electrical improvement. The Annex building improvement involves replacing all the existing classroom unit ventilators, two high efficiency condensing boilers, two hot water pumps, roof-mounted exhaust fans with new motorized damper curb adaptors, and a new gas-fired water heater. The Main building is limited to replacing all the existing classroom unit ventilators on the 2nd floor. Designteq had brought all new systems, providing a sense of comfort knowing their HVAC could be relied on to deliver when needed. The highlight was simple: our work was contributing to putting students in an environment to succeed.