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Towering crane will place prefabricated pieces of $7.68 million garage on Cameron St.
By Eric Beidel The Winchester Star
Winchester - Recently, it's been a visible part of the modest city skyline from just about anywhere in town.
The towering crane arrived Friday and will stay for a few months on Cameron Street, where Howard Shockey and Sons Inc. has started building a new parking garage.
The crane can lift more than 300 tons and stretch more than 200 feet into the sky when fully extended.
Shockey is using it to place prefabricated pieces of the $7.68 million parking deck.
Located between the George Washington Hotel and the Frederick County Office Complex on Cameron Street, the parking garage will be the city's fourth autopark. The others are at Boscawen, Braddock, and Loudoun streets.
When completed, the Cameron Street garage will offer a total of 540 spaces on five main levels, a partial lower level, and on the roof.
The George Washington Hotel will have use of outside parking spaces at the site, as well as 100 spaces inside the garage.
The city's three existing garages provide a total of 1,789 spaces.
Shockey hopes to complete the new autopark by the end of March, and the garage should open for business on the first of April, said Gary Ball, project executive for Shockey.
City officials had hoped to have the new autopark finished by November, but they discovered they didn't own a small piece of land where the facility will stand.
When city leaders acquired the autopark site from the George Washington Hotel for the project, they found out that years ago, a sliver of land needed for the garage had been deeded to a church.
As a result, the city had to buy the 111/2-by-110-foot piece of land from Grace Lutheran Church, 16 North Braddock Street. Church members were unaware that the church owned the land.
The city also had to get approval from Winchester's Board of Architectural Review, because a small portion of the garage - the extreme northwest corner, closest to the hotel along Cameron Street - is within the boundaries of the Historic District.
"It's kind of like an erector set," Ball said Monday while watching work crews place a 60-foot concrete beam into place.
The first few pieces of the garage arrived at the work site Monday on the beds of massive trailers.
Shockey has created almost 500 pieces offsite that, over the next few weeks, will be brought to Cameron Street and erected into place.
Project superintendent Brad Moser said crews hope to erect 15 pieces of the garage each day.
Right now, everything's running smooth, Moser said.
Between 12 and 15 trucks each day will pull in and out of the work site on Cameron Street.
The right lane of Cameron will be closed off during the day for some time to allow trucks to deliver sections of the garage. The blocked lane will re-open each evening.
The road shouldn't be affected on Fridays, when the construction crews take a day off. That could change if work gets interrupted by bad weather and crews have to put in make-up days, Moser said.
The towering crane will stay put for a while, lifting concrete pieces of more than 30 tons into place.
It's definitely attracting some onlookers, Moser said.
People coming in and out of the county government offices next door have paused to stare at the monstrous piece of equipment through the construction fence.
The main portion of the structure should be up by Christmas, Ball said.
After that, some interior work will continue into the spring, including the installation of elevators.
Shockey has considerable experience with building parking structures. The firm built a 500-space multi-deck garage on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg and a five-story, 1,642-space garage at the Winchester Medical Center.
Shockey also built a pair of parking garages for WorldCom in Loudoun County and three multi-deck garages at the Charles Town Races and Slots entertainment facility in Charles Town, W.Va.
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Winchester, VA - Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc., is pleased to announce that Tom Aldstadt has completed all requirements for certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP). This highly respected certification is awarded to individuals who meet academic standards, satisfy professional safety experience requirements, and have passed two rigorous examinations. The examinations cover engineering and the management aspects of safety, applied sciences, legal and regulatory matters, professional affairs, ethics, and other safety-related topics.
Certified Safety Professionals specialize in protecting workers, the public, property, and the environment by identifying, evaluating, and controlling hazards. The CSP manages programs aimed at compliance with safety principles, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
The Shockey Companies are a consortium of construction companies providing general contracting, design/build, construction management, tilt-up and precast concrete to the mid-Atlantic region. Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc., a 112-year old general contracting and construction management firm provides construction services in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland with a focus on healthcare, commercial, industrial and public/private partnership opportunities.
Winchester, VA -Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. (Shockey) has been recognized with the following recent awards:
Shockey was recently commended by NARA (National Archives & Records Administration) for its "outstanding support" during the build out of a continuity facility in Rocket Center, WV. NARA cites Shockey's "attention to detail and ability to meet schedule deadlines" as being critical to the agency's capability to support regional national emergency situations.
Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. also received a STEP Platinum award from Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) for its commitment to employee safety. Established in 1989 by the ABC National Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Committee, the Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program was developed and written by contractors, for contractors. "Shockey has always been committed to the safety of its employees as well as the safety of all of its subcontractors on site," states Chas Capitano, EHS Director for The Shockey Companies. "The evaluation process is a great tool to assess your EHS program and identify areas that need improvement."
The Shockey Companies are a consortium of construction companies providing general contracting, design/build, construction management, tilt-up and precast concrete to the mid-Atlantic region. Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc., a 112-year old general contracting and construction management firm provides construction services in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland with a focus on healthcare, commercial, industrial and public/private partnership opportunities.
---------- For more information, contact Karen Butler (Marketing Coordinator), Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc., at 540.723.4119 or kbutler@howardshockey.com.
Winchester, VA - Shockey, LLC has been selected by the Frederick County (Virginia) School Board to provide development and construction services for the Board's twelfth elementary school.
The single-story, 100,000 square foot facility - located in the center of residential neighborhoods will allow 750 students to learn in a cutting-edge environment. In many cases, these students will also be able to walk to school.
Designed by Blacksburg-based OWPR Architects and Engineers, the school includes K-5 classrooms, multi-purpose space, activities rooms, lab space and a 400-seat gymnasium. Frederick County's Park and Recreation Department will utilize space within the school, which sits on a 15.8 acre site.
Frederick County selected Shockey through the PPEA process. Shockey's proposal was selected "because it offered the best value in consideration of the evaluation criteria".
Shockey, LLC pursues Public-Private Partnerships throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
For more information, contact Karen Butler (Marketing Coordinator), Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc., at 540.723.4119 or kbutler@howardshockey.com.
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Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. announces changes in its Business Development staffing:
Evrard Neil will be handling business development in the southern Virginia market. Evrard will be located in Richmond, VA, where he lives and works.
Mike Ferro will be responsible for the northern Virginia markets. Mike's focus will be upon the acquisition of work across market sectors in core Shenandoah Valley markets as well as in urban northern Virginia markets. Mike will be based in Winchester.
Jerry Baker will develop and build projects on hospital campuses throughout Virginia, West Virginia and beyond. Jerry will be based in Winchester.
These changes will allow Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. to continue its effort to be the Partner of Choice® to school districts, governments, hospitals, developers and institutes of higher learning.
The Shockey Companies are a consortium of construction companies providing general contracting, design/build, construction management, tilt-up, precast concrete and ready-mixed concrete to the mid-Atlantic region. Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc., a 112-year old general contracting and construction management firm provides construction services in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland with a focus on healthcare, commercial, industrial and public/private partnership opportunities.
Don Cooper, President of Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. (HSS), is pleased to announce the following promotions:
Justin Choi, Vernon Crites, Terry Grim, Roger Kirby, Brad Moser and Bobby Parsons were each promoted from Foreman to Project Superintendent.
Shawn Triplett was promoted to Project Manager.
The Shockey Companies are a consortium of construction companies providing general contracting, design/build, construction management, tilt-up, precast concrete and ready-mixed concrete to the mid-Atlantic region. Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc., a 112-year old general contracting and construction management firm provides construction services in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland with a focus on healthcare, commercial, industrial and public/private partnership opportunities.
From "The Winchester Star": Winchester, VA The city's Parking Authority has narrowed the field to its partner of choice to build a $9 million parking structure.
But the veil of secrecy regarding the process could be a month away from being lifted.
After a unanimous vote at the conclusion of a closed meeting on Monday, the authority issued a statement on Tuesday morning, declaring it will now begin "confidential negotiations" with Shockey LLC of Winchester.
The only other firm invited to submit a bid for the structure, to be constructed adjacent to the historic George Washington Hotel, was Cleveland-based Donley Inc.
"The authority in its sole discretion has determined that the Shockey proposal is clearly more highly qualified than other proposals submitted," an authority press release stated.
Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. is currently building a number of substantial industrial tilt-wall projects, including a new 95,000 square foot production facility for the Free Lance Star in Fredericksburg, VA, an 81,000 square foot manufacturing expansion for Ariake USA in Harrisonburg, VA, a 51,000 square foot addition for Navy Federal Credit Union in Winchester, VA and a 40,000 square foot addition for a long-time client, Kingsdown, in Winchester. Tilt-wall construction is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States with more than 10,000 buildings constructed annually.
The Shockey Companies are a consortium of construction companies providing general contracting, design/build, construction management, tilt-up, precast concrete and ready-mixed concrete to the mid-Atlantic region. Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. provides construction services in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland with a focus on healthcare, commercial, industrial and public/private partnership opportunities.
The new Howard Shockey & Sons Website was designed to serve you better, faster, and with more of the kind of information you need.
We partnered with Studio 105, the area's leading Website developer, to bring you the most up-to-the minute information about what's happening at our company, why we do what we do, and our rapidly-growing project list.
Of special interest on our new Website is a completely revamped Sample Projects section, where visitors can browse a vast variety of projects, and even download a detailed data sheet on each one.
We hope all our current customers will take advantage of our customized Project Tracker system, which provides private access to photos and progress reports on your current project.
If you have any suggestions about how we can further improve our Website, please use the email link (bottom of every page) to let us know.
Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. has been selected for the construction of three major LEED projects in the Commonwealth of Virginia: Culpeper County High School (Culpeper), Western Virginia Regional Jail (Roanoke) and the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum (Winchester).
LEED is a certification obtained through the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a national nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. The USGBC certifies design professionals who have been trained in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) sustainable design and who have passed professional testing. The council promotes buildings that are environmentally responsible and healthy places to work.
USGBCs LEED Green Building Rating System has become the national standard for measuring and evaluating "green" design. Based on a point system, the USGBC offers four levels of certification (from lowest to highest): LEED certified, Silver Level, Gold Level and Platinum Level.
The Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum's design has been rated "Platinum" by the USGBC - the highest rating offered by the council.
For more information, contact Karen Butler (Marketing Coordinator), Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc., at 540.723.4119 or kbutler@howardshockey.com.
Several Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. employees attended the recent Tilt-Up Concrete Association Seminar in Virginia Beach and passed examinations for the following certifications from the American Concrete Institute (ACI).
- Ron Shockey: ACI - Tilt-Up Supervisor
- Bill Hartman: ACI - Tilt-Up Supervisor
- James Thomas: ACI - Tilt-up Supervisor
- Frank Kemp: ACI - Tilt-Up Supervisor
- George Stickman: ACI - Tilt-Up Technician
- Steve Utterback: ACI - Tilt-Up Technician
A Tilt-Up Supervisor is a person who has demonstrated proficiency in and an understanding of overall on-site administrative and technical management for producing tilt-up projects by passing the ACI written examination and meeting work experience requirements.
A Tilt-Up Technician is a person who has an understanding of overall on-site administrative and technical management for producing tilt-up projects by passing the ACI written examination, but who lacks sufficient work experience to qualify as a tilt-up supervisor.
For more information, contact Karen Butler (Marketing Coordinator), Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc., at 540.723.4119 or kbutler@howardshockey.com.
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