Aldie, Va. – General contractor Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. started construction on Loudoun County’s new Lightridge High School (HS-9) in early July. The new 305,000 square-foot building will serve students in 9th through 12th grades, and will help relieve overcrowding in the Dulles South area of Loudoun County (the fastest-growing county in Virginia.) The […]
Front Royal, Va. — Valley Health has hired Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. to serve as construction manager at risk for its new replacement hospital in Warren County. The hospital will be located on a 150-acre campus along newly developed Leach Run Parkway (pictured above). The campus will ultimately include the new hospital, two medical […]
Virginia and West Virginia share a proud history of manufacturing. With Interstates 81, 64, and 95 crisscrossing our region, a pro-business attitude, and a well developed workforce, it’s no coincidence that many of the world’s largest manufacturing facilities and distribution centers are looking at Virginia and/or West Virginia for their next manufacturing, industrial, or logistics […]
Richmond, Va. — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has granted LEED Silver Certification to City of Richmond Department of Public Works’ Commerce Road Building 1 at 1654 Commerce Road. Shockey completed a multi-site project consisting of four buildings to serve the Department of Public Works. The Commerce Road Building 1, which received the LEED […]
“In 2018, we will continue to see healthcare services moving from inpatient to outpatient facilities…” – Building Design & Construction Magazine Even with a complicated subject like healthcare, there are a few things that almost everyone can agree on: Healthcare costs are rising, and Baby Boomers are aging, and Patients are demanding more convenient access […]
Kearneysville, WV — 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. […]
