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 […]
Funding projects for public sector benefit can be challenging, especially when localities are cash-strapped and time is of the essence. A public-private partnership, often called a P3, is a potential solution. P3s leverage private sector expertise (and funds) to get projects built faster and more cost-effectively. With a P3, public facilities can often be designed, […]
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, 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 […]
