FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. — Construction for Middletown Elementary School’s expansion and renovation project is officially underway. A groundbreaking ceremony on Monday kicked off the work that is expected to increase the school’s capacity by roughly 50% and produce a new gymnasium and 12 classrooms, as well as repurpose the existing gym into art and music […]
SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. — In the wooded ridges of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, a long-anticipated vision is finally taking physical shape. The Shenandoah Nature Resort recently moved from concept into construction with a ceremonial groundbreaking that was anything but conventional. Rather than hard hats and shovels, the owners hosted an immersive, daylong activation on the land […]
RICHMOND, Va. – A ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 1 marked the opening of Richmond’s new First Precinct on Fairfield Way, a long anticipated project that represents a shift in the city’s East End. “It gives the officers the space, the tools, and the environment they need to be successful, to deploy the resources more efficiently, to […]
WINCHESTER, Va. — The Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) announced the winners of the Top Virginia Employers for Interns Awards, and Shockey is pleased to earn the recognition for the third year in a row. The annual award celebrates Virginia employers who provide high-quality internships to college students. “These businesses are models for other employers. […]
MANASSAS, Va. — Construction on the new Jennie Dean Elementary School continues to progress, with completion slated for the summer of 2026 and students entering the new building in the fall. As construction has continued on the new school, the workforce has steadily increased, said Craig Gfeller, the division’s deputy superintendent. There are roughly 120 […]
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 […]
RICHMOND, Va. — AIA Virginia recently announced the winners of the 2025 Design Awards, and we are please to share that Goochland Elementary School received a Merit Award for Interior Design. The school was designed by Stantec Architecture and built by Howard Shockey & Sons. From a field of 125 entries, only 24 […]
