Leesburg, Va. — Shockey is pleased to announce that that Watson Mountain Middle School in Leesburg, Virginia has won the 2025 Award of Excellence in Education Category from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Metropolitan Washington and Virginia Chapters. What is the EIC award? The Excellence in Construction Awards (EIC) recognizes and celebrates outstanding projects […]
The Halifax County School Board has officially greenlit the next phase of a major overhaul at Halifax High School, awarding a design-build change order to Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. The project, which will renovate and construct state-of-the-art athletic facilities, is a direct continuation of the team’s ongoing work at the school. With the new […]
The Loudoun County School Board has awarded a contract worth just over $202 million for the construction of the county’s next high school. The school will serve students in 9th through 12th grades. It will offer 347,000 square feet, accommodate 2,100 students, have a stadium that will seat 5,000 spectators, and sport an expanded gym […]
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Students in Halifax County are stepping into a new era of education as a $129 million high school opens its doors, replacing a building that served the community for more than 50 years. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to enhance student learning with modern features such as floor-to-ceiling windows, collaborative learning […]
MANASSAS, Va. — School division officials recently provided an update on the new Jennie Dean Elementary School, noting construction remains on time and on budget. The school is slated for completion in May 2026, with students entering the classroom that fall. In terms of construction progress, the structural footings have been completed, and the preparation […]
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The official Topping Out Ceremony for the new Stafford County Public Schools Elementary School (#18) was held today. A topping out milestone ceremonially draws attention to the placement of the final beam at the highest point of a building’s steel structure. The new elementary school is located at 580 Stafford Plaza Drive […]
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — The Monument Drive Commuter Parking Garage and Transit Center has won an “AIA Virginia Award of Merit” in the Transportation & Infrastructure Architecture category. As part of the VDOT “Transform I-66” initiative, the Monument Drive Parking Garage and Transit Center enhances multimodal transportation and commuter services. With 820 parking spaces, an […]
STAUNTON, Va. — Construction on the City of Staunton’s new Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court is well underway with substantial completion expected by November 1. Key progress includes completed underground utilities, brickwork, and nearly all windows installed. Roofing and exterior metal paneling are close to being finished. Interior systems, such as framing, HVAC, electrical […]
