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KEARNEYSVILLE, W.Va. — With a groundbreaking ceremony this week, TeMa North America and West Virginia officials celebrated the Italian-based manufacturing company’s first North American venture. The new 42,000 square-foot advanced manufacturing plant will produce insulation and drainage systems for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors using automated plastics-extrusion technology. “TeMa North America is investing in a state-of-the-art […]

RICHMOND, Va. — The Branch Museum of Architecture & Design proudly introduces the first recipients of its new Virginia by Design Awards. The Virginia by Design Awards highlight excellence in design, visionary thinking, patronage and the transformative role of design in shaping the built environment. “Virginia is rich with unrecognized design talent and visionaries,” says The Branch […]

Renovation of existing (and occupied) senior living spaces requires top-notch teamwork, experience, and communication to minimize disruption. Working with a trusted, proven partner can help mitigate disruption for residents, resulting in a smoother makeover. Here are five tips for successfully negotiating the obstacles associated with expanding and renovating occupied senior housing facilities: Play it safe. […]

Winchester, Va. — “The mood in construction these days is upbeat,” reports Paula Squires, the editor of Virginia Business, in introducing the state’s biggest construction and development firms in the March issue. Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. was ranked 11th among the largest general contractor companies in Virginia.  The company, with offices in Winchester and Richmond, […]

Winchester, Va. — A Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. employee guides a concrete support column that is being lifted by a crane into place Monday at the site of the new parking garage at Shenandoah University. The three-story, 300-space garage, with an additional 100 surface spaces behind it, is slated for completion May 1. The garage […]

Parking structures don’t get much respect. In fact, they are often an architectural afterthought, a supporting player to the main attraction. But Shockey is helping to change that approach to thinking about parking. Today’s parking garage owners are looking for well-designed, high-quality structures that add value to any type of project. At Shockey, we spend […]

WINCHESTER — Shenandoah University President Tracy Fitzsimmons and Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival President Mike Stanfield announced Thursday morning that the festival will have a change of venue for its major events. The festival events formerly held on the campus of the Winchester Medical Center (WMC) will be moved the event venue located inside and immediately […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – TeMa North America will build its first American manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Although TeMa has existing sales offices in the United States, the West Virginia plant will be the company’s first manufacturing operation in this country. The Italian parent company, TeMa Group, is a European leader in the insulation, drainage and geotechnical sector. TeMa has […]