Source: Read the original story by Anna Merod for The Winchester Star. Photo: Winchester Public Schools WINCHESTER, Va. – It was noted more than once during a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation and expansion of the historic Douglas School on North Kent Street that the project is long overdue. “As others mentioned, this day has […]
Economic conditions across all sectors have been in a state of volatility since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived. It’s no surprise that many businesses and organizations are adopting a “wait and see” approach before investing in modernized or new facilities. Virginia Business explored the construction industry’s outlook last month in the feature Slowdowns Ahead. “COVID-related disruptions […]
When the COVID-19 outbreak began in March, projects at Howard Shockey & Sons, a Winchester-based commercial construction company, kept moving forward. After all, construction is considered an essential business, and unlike some other states, Virginia did not restrict construction activity at the start of the pandemic. While Shockey’s work continued, albeit with some hiccups due to the […]
Engineering News-Record (ENR) has recognized Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. in its annual 2020 contractor rankings in the MidAtlantic region. Shockey ranked #15 on the list of “2020 Top Contractors” in Virginia. Shockey also ranked #20 on the ENR MidAtlantic’s “Public Sector” ranking, a multi-state list which includes contractors across Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West […]
RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond school leaders toured the recently completed River City Middle School located on Hull Street. The 183,000-square-foot building will offer students a 21st-century learning environment once they return. The building boasts project-based learning areas, reflection rooms, and computer labs. “This is absolutely amazing to see this learning environment for our students in […]
ALDIE, Va. — Loudoun County’s first day of an unprecedented, all-virtual school year during the COVID-19 pandemic will be bittersweet, as a brand-new high school in the Virginia county opens its doors with many of its classrooms empty. Lightridge High School formally opened as the Loudoun County public school system’s 19th high school, situated in […]
“Schools are an essential part of our community infrastructure, and despite the uncertainty about students returning to schools face-to-face this fall, it remains Shockey’s responsibility to get the kids in.” – Jeff Boehm, President, Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. As students and staff prepare to go back to school this fall, many of them will […]
Reopening K-12 Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Prioritizing Health, Equity, and Communities provides guidance on the reopening and operation of elementary and secondary schools for the 2020-2021 school year. The report is available as a free pdf and recommends schools and districts take the following precautions to protect staff and students: Provide surgical masks for […]
