These days, a learning space that keeps students engaged has never been more important. We all know that when it comes to K-12 education, emphasis on curriculum, teaching methods, and technology are all critical. But the physical space in which learning takes place is another, equally important factor — and the design of learning environments […]
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. — Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) broke ground on the new Battlefield Park Elementary School in Mechanicsville this week. Cheering on the groundbreaking — with shovels in hand — were students, HCPS staff, and county officials. The ceremony was held on Tuesday, March 18 at the site where the replacement Battlefield Park […]
MANASSAS, Va. — The Manassas City School Board recently approved the contract for the new Jennie Dean Elementary School, awarding the bid to Howard Shockey & Sons. The division received eight bids and ultimately awarded the contract to Howard Shockey & Sons for more than $46.6 million. That figure is significantly lower than what the […]
It’s been another great year for Shockey, and we thank you for having been a part of it. Together, we’ve achieved remarkable growth and our projects have reached new highs. In what has become an annual tradition for our team, we are pleased to share a few highlights from the past year. It was a […]
RICHMOND, Va. — On December 17th, Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards and Mayor Levar Stoney were among several key people who put their signatures on a beam in what is going to be the new Precinct No. 1 building during a special tour of the facility. The “replacement” precinct represents significant progress for the department […]
As Shockey’s Virtual Design + Construction manager, Charles Goin directs a team of specialists who develop visualization and computer modeling of buildings. His team can quickly identify and resolve unforeseen issues in a set of construction drawings — saving time and money once actual construction begins. We asked Charles to discuss how Shockey has been […]
WINCHESTER, Va. — AIA Virginia celebrated this year’s 2024 Design Award winners at the annual “Visions For Architecture” conference on November 7 in Richmond. We are delighted to announce that the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley’s newest collection of projects is one of the award winners. Winner: AIA 2024 Design Award, Design for Context: Citation […]
WINCHESTER, Va. — Shenandoah University students and staff, as well as members of the university’s board of trustees and elected officials, gathered on campus Friday to watch as the historic Hazel-Pruitt Armory building — home of SU’s Hub for Innovators, Veterans and Entrepreneurs (HIVE) — was officially unveiled and reopened. Built in 1940, the building […]
