Photo by Jeff Taylor/The Winchester Star Construction work continues at the former Douglas School building on Kent Street. In this photo, workers are installing a piece of steel. Winchester Public Schools is repurposing the historic building to serve as its central administrative facility. In addition to serving as school offices, part of the building will be devoted […]
It’s shaping up to be another banner year for the industrial market sector. Explosive market demand for logistics brought on by the continued rise of e-commerce sales is fueling the frenzy. “Just when the industrial market seemed it could not get any stronger, the new year has seen demand for space far outpace the supply […]
WINCHESTER,Va.— Kingspan Insulation is investing $27 million to expand its operation at 200 Kingspan Way in Frederick County. Kingspan manufactures energy efficiency and moisture management products for the residential and commercial construction industries. The company is expanding its Virginia operations with a new manufacturing facility to create its high-demand, ultra-high energy efficient OPTIM-R® vacuum insulated panels. The expansion, […]
WINCHESTER, Va. — Each year, Virginia Business magazine researches and ranks the Commonwealth’s largest companies in various categories and publishes its findings in its March issue, called the Big Book. Howard Shockey & Sons Inc. has again placed among Virginia’s list of leaders. Shockey is ranked No. 12 among general contractors, with $159 million in […]
WINCHESTER, Va. — Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. has been named to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) “Top Performers” list. ABC’s Top Performers list — the only rankings of its kind — recognizes contractors’ achievements in safety, quality, inclusion, diversity and equity, and project excellence. “Congratulations to Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. for investing […]
WINCHESTER, Va. — Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. is pleased to announce site work has begun at Valley Logistics, in Winchester, Virginia. When completed, this project will offer nearly two million square feet of industrial facilities across multiple buildings to service the DC Metropolitan and Shenandoah Valley areas. The 145-acre property was purchased by Peterson […]
WINCHESTER, Va. — The 24th Annual Women in Construction Week officially kicks off today. The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) founded Women in Construction Week in 1998 to further its mission of strengthening and amplifying the success of women in an underrepresented industry. Each year, Women in Construction Week takes place during the first […]
WINCHESTER, Virginia — Two recent projects constructed by Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. for the Loudoun County Public School system have been recognized for leadership in environmental design in the 2021 Decarbonize Your Design Challenge. For nearly 30 years, EPA’s ENERGY STAR program has been helping businesses and the public prevent CO2 emissions through energy-efficient […]
