JRH Construction installs TPO, PVC, and architectural metal roof systems on K-12 campuses, ISD district portfolios, private academies, and universities across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. DFW supports 1,400-plus public schools across roughly 80 districts and charters, plus 300-plus private schools and 6 major universities. JRH schedules around summer windows, background-checks every crew member to Texas Education Code Chapter 22 standards, and holds cooperative purchasing qualifications for accelerated bond-funded procurement.
Dallas-Fort Worth supports one of the largest public-school populations in the United States. Dallas ISD operates 230-plus campuses serving roughly 145,000 students. Fort Worth ISD runs 140-plus campuses. Plano, Frisco, Arlington, Mansfield, Lewisville, Irving, Garland, Richardson, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Northwest, Keller, and Denton ISDs each operate between 30 and 80 campuses with active bond programs. Charter networks (IDEA, Uplift, Harmony, KIPP) add another 150-plus campuses.
Aggressive 2010s bond programs funded hundreds of new schools and major renovations. The 1990s and 2000s construction wave that preceded is now reaching 20 to 30 years of roof age, and 2026-2028 voter-approved bond packages across Frisco, Prosper, Northwest, and Celina ISDs include dedicated roofing line items. Private schools (ESD, Greenhill, Hockaday, St. Mark\u2019s, Trinity Christian Academy, All Saints\u2019 Episcopal) run endowment-funded capital renewals on their own timelines.
Project Sub-Types
K-12 Campus Buildings
Elementary, middle, and high school campuses across Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD, Plano ISD, Frisco ISD, Prosper ISD, McKinney ISD, Allen ISD, Lewisville ISD, and 50-plus other DFW districts. 60 to 80-mil TPO with Class A fire rating, FM 4470 Class 4 hail, and white reflective surface for TEA energy compliance.
ISD District Portfolios
District-wide bond-funded re-roof programs covering 10 to 40 buildings rolled across 3 to 5 summer seasons. JRH participates in cooperative purchasing contracts including BuyBoard, Choice Partners, and TIPS to streamline procurement. Standardized specifications drive warranty and maintenance consistency across the district portfolio.
Private Schools & Academies
Private K-12, religious academies, and independent schools across Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Southlake, and Fort Worth. Donor-funded projects often elevate spec to 30-year NDL warranties, architectural metal accent roofs at chapels and entrances, and enhanced hail protection on recently endowed buildings.
Universities & Higher Ed
University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at Arlington, University of North Texas, Texas Woman’s University, SMU, TCU, and community college districts. Dormitory, classroom, athletic, and research building roofs with research-ventilation penetration density and compressed summer-break scheduling.
Operational Constraints Unique to Schools
Summer-window compression. 10 to 11 weeks between late May and early August is the only reliable window for full-building work on occupied campuses. JRH deploys surge crews during peak summer to compress multi-building portfolios.
Background-check compliance. Texas Education Code Chapter 22 requires DPS fingerprint-based criminal history checks on every contractor working on an occupied K-12 campus. JRH runs this on every crew member before badge issuance.
Noise restrictions. Impact fastening, generators, and crane operations restrict during class hours on occupied campuses. Loudest operations schedule during lunch, after the 3 PM bell, or during teacher work days.
Sex-offender registry screening. Districts increasingly require screening against the Texas public sex offender registry at the start of every school year as part of contractor orientation.
Cooperative purchasing procurement. BuyBoard, Choice Partners, and TIPS task orders compress timelines but require specific scope templates, pricing formats, and reporting back to the cooperative.
Athletic and fine-arts coordination. Summer band camp, football two-a-days, cheer, theater and UIL events run in June and July on many campuses and require access coordination.
Certifications That Matter for School Work
Texas Education Code Chapter 22.0834 background-check program for every crew member
BuyBoard, Choice Partners, TIPS, and Sourcewell cooperative purchasing qualifications
SAM.gov registered for ESSER, E-Rate, and FEMA-funded school work
GAF Master Elite + Carlisle SynTec — 20 to 30-year NDL warranty authority
OSHA 30 foremen / OSHA 10 all crew; $10M+ bonding capacity for bond-funded portfolios
ICC Commercial Roofing Inspector familiarity for TEA and district AHJ final sign-off
Drug-screening and district-specific orientation clearance
Sample Project Outcomes
ISD summer program, 5 elementary buildings. 260,000 sq ft, 60-mil TPO, 10 weeks, start-of-school deadline met, close-out book delivered for district board. [TODO — real project reference needed]
Private academy chapel re-roof. Architectural standing-seam metal accent over underlying TPO, donor-funded, 30-year warranty. [TODO — real project reference needed]
Community college classroom building recover. 38,000 sq ft, 60-mil TPO over existing modified bitumen, summer window met with single crew. [TODO — real project reference needed]
How many schools operate in the Dallas-Fort Worth area?
Dallas-Fort Worth supports more than 1,400 public K-12 schools across approximately 80 independent school districts and charter operators, plus more than 300 private schools, 4 major public universities (UT Dallas, UT Arlington, UNT, TWU), 2 major private universities (SMU, TCU), and 4 community college districts (Dallas College, Tarrant County College, North Central Texas College, Collin College). Public enrollment exceeds 1 million students. Large districts such as Dallas ISD (230-plus campuses), Fort Worth ISD (140-plus), Plano ISD (70-plus), Frisco ISD (75-plus), and Arlington ISD (80-plus) drive constant multi-building re-roof volume.
How does JRH work around the school calendar?
JRH Construction schedules the bulk of school roof work during the 10 to 11-week summer break between late May and early August. JRH breaks a full-building re-roof into sequential zones sized to complete each zone within a weekend or overnight window, deploys multi-crew surge teams during the peak June-July window to compress timelines, and coordinates with district facilities on custodial access, athletic program schedules, and summer-school building usage. Occupied spring and fall work is possible but reserved for emergency repairs and phased recover on non-classroom buildings.
What background checks does JRH run on crews working around students?
JRH Construction complies with Texas Education Code Chapter 22.0834 background-check requirements on every crew member assigned to an occupied K-12 campus, covering a DPS fingerprint-based criminal history check through the district’s FBI-authorized channeler. JRH also completes district-specific orientation, sex-offender registry screening, and drug screening where the district requires. Badges are issued through the district facilities or safety office, collected at project end, and retained in the district compliance file.
What roof system does JRH recommend for DFW K-12 buildings?
JRH Construction specifies 60-mil white mechanically fastened TPO from GAF EverGuard on DFW K-12 buildings because it delivers 20-year no-dollar-limit warranty, meets Class A fire rating, satisfies Texas Education Code energy provisions, holds FM 4470 Class 4 impact rating against DFW hail, and provides the cost-per-square-foot profile ISD bond programs require. Tapered polyisocyanurate insulation below the membrane meets R-25 continuous, and reinforced walkway pads run from every roof hatch to mechanical units for custodial service access.
Does JRH participate in cooperative purchasing contracts?
Yes. JRH Construction holds active qualifications with cooperative purchasing programs that ISDs use for streamlined procurement, including BuyBoard, Choice Partners, TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System), and Sourcewell. Cooperative contracts let a district issue a single task order against pre-bid pricing instead of running a full competitive RFP on every project, compressing procurement cycles from 4 months to 4 weeks and letting bond-funded summer work get awarded in time for summer mobilization.
How does JRH handle noise restrictions during school hours?
JRH Construction restricts impact fastening, generator placement, and crane operations during active class hours on occupied campuses. Fall and spring emergency repair work schedules loudest operations during lunch periods, after the 3 PM bell, or on scheduled teacher-work days and student holidays. Full-building phased work migrates summer windows exclusively. Special education, testing, and fine-arts wings receive enhanced noise coordination through district facilities.
What is a sample school project outcome JRH has delivered?
On a representative DFW ISD summer program, JRH Construction completed 5 elementary buildings totaling 260,000 square feet of 60-mil TPO over 10 weeks, met the district’s start-of-school deadline on every building, and delivered TEA-compliant close-out documentation for the district board packet [TODO — real project reference needed with district approval].
Is JRH SAM.gov registered for federal school grant work?
Yes. JRH Construction holds active SAM.gov federal contractor registration, required for roofing work funded by federal school grant programs including ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief), E-Rate, and FEMA Public Assistance grants for post-disaster school repair. JRH maintains the CAGE code, UEI, and supporting documentation necessary for federal-grant-funded ISD and university work.
Request a School Roof Assessment
On-site walkthrough, summer-window schedule, cooperative-purchasing pricing, and itemized budget within 10 business days. No cost, no obligation.
