How Temporary Cooling Supports Schools Without AC During Summer Renovations

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How Temporary Cooling Supports Schools Without AC During Summer Renovations

Summer is a prime season for school renovation projects. With students and staff on break, it’s the ideal time for upgrades and construction. However, many schools still lack permanent air conditioning systems, and when combined with soaring summer temperatures, this can create significant challenges for contractors and workers. Temporary cooling solutions offer a practical way to bridge that gap and keep renovation projects on track.

Below are four key reasons why temporary climate control is essential for summer renovations in schools without air conditioning:

1. Overcoming Supply Chain Delays

In recent years, supply chain disruptions have caused widespread delays in the delivery of permanent HVAC systems. When a permanent climate control system isn’t delivered on time, general contractors (GCs) can’t finish construction or turn over the building. That’s where temporary cooling comes in.

Mobile Air works directly with both general and mechanical contractors to install temporary climate control systems that keep projects moving forward. These solutions help maintain project timelines and ensure no handoff is delayed due to missing equipment.

2. Managing Humidity and Moisture Risks

Humidity control is critical in construction, especially during the summer. Excess moisture can lead to mold, mildew, and improper curing of materials like paint, drywall, and flooring—all of which can cause delays and increase costs.

LDL offers engineered construction drying plans tailored to your project’s needs, whether you're facing delays in HVAC equipment delivery, dealing with warranty issues, or meeting specific Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) requirements for LEED-certified buildings. Mobile Air’s turnkey systems help reduce humidity, increase ventilation, and create a stable environment throughout the construction process.

3. Protecting Worker Health from Heat

Working in high heat without climate control can pose serious health risks, including dehydration, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke. Schools under renovation without functioning AC leave construction crews, administrators, and other on-site personnel vulnerable to these conditions.

Temporary cooling units ensure a safer, more comfortable work environment by keeping indoor temperatures at manageable levels—helping to protect everyone on site during the hottest months of the year.

4. Preserving Product Integrity

Once construction is complete, many materials—especially in newer cement tilt-wall buildings—still require specific temperature and humidity ranges to maintain product integrity. In cases where a permanent system hasn’t been installed or wasn’t included in the project scope, temporary climate control becomes essential.

Mobile Air can size a solution that maintains consistent temperature and humidity to protect finishes, furnishings, and sensitive equipment until the permanent system is fully operational. This safeguards your investment and ensures warranties remain valid.

Conclusion

Temporary cooling is more than a convenience—it’s a critical component of successful school renovation projects during the summer. From minimizing delays due to supply chain issues to protecting the health of workers and the integrity of construction materials, temporary climate control systems help ensure that renovations finish on time, within budget, and under optimal conditions.