In what has become an annual tradition, Shockey kicks off 2026 with a fond look back at 2025’s highlights. During another year of growth, our portfolio of significant projects catapulted us into new geographic markets, broadening our reach and further strengthening our capabilities. Along the way, we earned notable industry recognition, welcomed a slew of talented new team members, forged relationships with extraordinary new clients, and even broke a record or two — while also reaffirming the trust of long-standing partners who returned to build with us once again.
Here are some of the biggest moments from 2025:
January
HIVE (Hub for Innovators, Veterans, and Entrepreneurs) Buzzes with Activity
Students begin the new year with excitement to be in The HIVE at Shenandoah University. This award-winning project is a striking example of adaptive reuse, transforming the historic Hazel-Pruitt Armory into a vibrant technology and innovation hub. Bzzzzz.
February
Shockey Delivers for Long-term Industrial Client Trex Company
Shockey’s Partner Services team partners again with Trex Company to deliver an addition to its manufacturing capabilities in Winchester, Virginia. The project supports the company’s continued growth as the world’s largest producer of high-performance, wood-alternative decking and railing products.
March
Hanover County Community Celebrates Groundbreaking of New School
A major milestone is reached with the groundbreaking for the new Battlefield Park Elementary School in Hanover County. The celebration brings together students, educators, local officials, and community members to mark the construction start of a modern replacement facility to better serve the growing needs of area families. The Shockey team is constructing 10 schools at once — a record for us.
April
Mary Free Bed Joins with Valley Health to Expand Access to High Quality Rehab
Valley Health officially breaks ground on a transformative Rehabilitation Tower in partnership with Shockey and Michigan-based organization Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation. The new tower will house space to radically expand access to high quality acute rehabilitation services for the region.
May
City of Richmond Upgrades Public Safety with Police Precinct #1 Project
May marks a period of visible momentum on the Richmond Police Precinct #1 project in the heart of the City’s East End. Adjacent to the Justice Center, the project represents how a CMAR contract can help bring together a strategic investment in community infrastructure, modern policing, and collaborative construction.
June
Shockey Builds Senior Living in Baltimore for The Gallery at Roland Park
In the North Roland Park area of Baltimore, construction moves briskly ahead on a new, amenity-rich infill senior living community. Developed by NexCore Group and Experience Senior Living, The Gallery at Roland Park features 111 apartment homes, including independent living/assisted living and memory care units.
July
Monument Drive Transit Center Continues to Win Awards and Acclaim
Lauded by both industry professionals and the broader community, the multimodal transportation hub connects commuters to buses, bicycles, rideshares, and pedestrian pathways. Rising up along I-66 in Fairfax County, the Monument Commuter Parking Garage and Transit Center is quickly becoming a signature gateway investment.
August
Education in Southside Virginia Transformed by Opening of New High School
The new high school in Halifax County ushers in a modern learning environment to replace an outdated facility that had served students for decades. The new high school is a cornerstone for community growth and investment, signaling long-term commitment to student success and economic vitality.
September
After 10+ years, it’s All Systems Go for Village at Providence Point in Annapolis
Construction of Annapolis’s newest senior housing community, developed by National Lutheran Communities & Services, is underway. Thanks to the vision and collaboration of landowners, environmental advocates, and local leaders, the project will serve as a model for better development — as it achieves both environmental stewardship while also meeting an important community need.
October
Danville Begins Revitalizing River District with Spring Street Garage
Construction officially gets underway on the Spring Street Parking Garage in downtown Danville, an integral component of Danville’s broader economic development revitalization of its River District. The six-tier, 432-space public parking deck will improve accessibility for residents and visitors alike, encourage increased foot traffic, and support local businesses.
November
Shockey Named Among Nation’s Top Green Builders by ENR
Being recognized as one of Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 100 Green Builders is a meaningful achievement that speaks volumes about Shockey’s commitment to environmentally responsible construction. After all, it’s not easy being green…
December
Ribbon Cut on One of Staunton’s ‘Most Important’ Civic Facilities in Decades
In the city’s west end, the Staunton community celebrates with a well-attended ribbon cutting for its new Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courthouse. The facility is described by local officials as one of the largest and most important civic facilities to be built in Staunton in decades.
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