WINCHESTER, Va. – In June, the AIA Northern Virginia chapter announced their annual Design Awards winners at the recently completed Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington at Mount Vernon. Entries came from architecture firms that are based throughout Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metro area. Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. is […]
FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. — Kingspan Insulation, a subsidiary of Ireland-based Kingspan Group plc, is investing $25 million into its recently acquired Frederick County facility following a period of double-digit sales growth across North America. The upgrades are being made to the manufacturing plant off Martinsburg Pike (U.S. 11) near the Interstate 81 interchange. The company plans to add […]
WOODSTOCK, Va. — Shenandoah Memorial Hospital’s new emergency department and medical building were dedicated Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony and public tours. Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Vice President Lisa Heishman said the new 45,851-square-foot, three-story building cost $17.9 million. Construction began on March 15, 2015, and was performed by Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. of Winchester. When designing the new building, […]
WINCHESTER, VA (June 2, 2016) –The Village at Orchard Ridge celebrated progress on its second phase of development Wednesday in its recently completed 150-seat dining area. The retirement community — owned by Maryland-based nonprofit National Lutheran Communities & Services — offers in-home services, memory care and skilled nursing for long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. The facility […]
WINCHESTER, VA (May 31, 2016) – A new, state of the art Cancer Center is scheduled to open in August on the campus of Winchester Medical Center. The freestanding medical building will consolidate the hospital’s medical, surgical and radiation oncology services. Along with physician offices and patient areas, the new building will include: Medical oncology infusion space (26 infusion bays) Surgical oncology space […]
Georgetown University’s Calcagnini Contemplative Center in Clarke County was recently honored by Church Designer magazine for its success in addressing people’s inherent need for sanctuary — in tandem with an age when diversity, outreach, and socialization are top priorities for many faith-based organizations. “Arguably one of the biggest challenges in contemporary church design is creating spaces that offer visitors a […]
FRONT ROYAL, VA (May 6, 2016) – The Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Business Honor Roll provides a way for local school divisions to recognize local businesses for their support, especially as schools face increasing budget uncertainty. The Business Honor Roll helps divisions say “thank you” for their vital contributions. In coordination with VSBA, the Warren County School Board recently named […]
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA (April 28, 2016) — Shenandoah University’s Board of Trustees has approved plans for a new, 77,000-square-foot indoor athletic center for the university’s 21 sports teams. Located next to Shentel Stadium, the student-first facility will benefit each of the university’s 480 student-athletes and move Shenandoah into the top tier of indoor athletic facilities in the Old Dominion […]
