“Over half of owners indicated using or anticipate using design-build in the next five years.” – FMI Design-Build Market Study Survey (2018) Traditionally, design-bid-build has been the project delivery method favored by owners, with design-build used only in particular circumstances. But that is now changing, especially as projects become more complex and speed-to-market becomes a […]
For more than a century, Shockey has been delivering outstanding results and building long-lasting partnerships with our clients. As we’ve grown, our team has grown, too. We’d like to take a moment to introduce you to a few of our business development team leaders: MEET EMMA Geographic Focus: Northern Virginia + Maryland Emma Kiser […]
Shockey excels at building and improving environments that promote healing, and delivering first-rate healthcare construction projects has been one of Shockey’s core markets for decades. Our experienced healthcare team specializes in the construction, renovation, and expansion of small to mid-size healthcare facilities. In the last 10 years alone, Shockey has constructed more than one million square […]
In April, Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. was named one of the Best School Contractors in the United States by General Contractor magazine. Creating meaningful buildings with lasting appeal is one of the smartest investments a community can make. “Our clients want buildings that function well, open on time, and look good for decades, and that’s […]
Investing in real estate can be risky. Choosing your construction partner shouldn’t be. That’s why Shockey is launching a new commercial services division, geared towards small to mid range projects that need to be completed on a fast-track schedule with a proven, capable partner. Shockey’s full slate of resources is always available to our clients; […]
Long ago, our founder Howard Shockey said, “Glance back, but look to the future”. Shockey enters 2019 with a robust slate of work, building significant projects for repeat clients as well as our new partners across three states. Are we full, with no capacity to build more? No. In fact, we are always looking for the next opportunity […]
Here are six tips for successfully negotiating the obstacles associated with expanding and renovating occupied senior housing facilities. Play it safe. The primary consideration during renovation and construction is always the safety of residents, staff, and workers. Share the news. Residents are naturally interested in construction activities, and — when residents are involved with planning — an […]
Local governments are searching for innovative, cost-effective solutions to their building needs, yet many don’t take advantage of some of their biggest (and most often overlooked) assets – existing building stock and land. In Virginia, legislation allows governing bodies to enable alternative privately-delivered solutions to help with repurposing underutilized spaces and/or developing ground-up buildings to […]
