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WINCHESTER, VA
PERMIT NO. 213
Fall 2015 Issue 2
STRUCTURES
The Shockey Precast Group 219 Stine Lane, Winchester, VA 22603
www.shockeyprecast.com
Precast Offers Cost-Healthy Options
for Valley Health System
The three-story, architectural precast wall panels were erected from inside the
building footprint. Panels were shored to the perimeter slab-on-grade prior
to erection of the supporting steel, which was captured by the precast and
partially erected by the Shockey Precast crew.
Valley Health’s Cancer Center features two-story architectural precast wall
panels with punched window openings. The panels were finished with a
combination of acid-washed architectural mix and thin brick cast into the
panels. Like Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, the use of precast and thin brick
is a conversion from the original steel-and-masonry design. Precast for the
Cancer Center was erected from outside the building footprint to shore the
panels to the perimeter slab-on-grade, prior to erection of the supporting
steel, which was captured by the precast and erected by The Shockey Precast
crew. The precast scope of work for the Cancer Center also included two
pedestrian bridges. The precast, prestressed, load-bearing façade carries
both building perimeter gravity loads from the floor and roof, as well as the
building’s lateral loads.
Shenandoah Memorial Hospital
Location: Woodstock, VA
Owner: Valley Health System
Architect: Touch Stone Design
Engineer: Pinnacle Engineering
General Contractor: Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc.
Precaster: The Shockey Precast Group
The use of precast manufactured and erected by Shockey Precast gave Valley
Health the opportunity to trim cost and duration while maintaining an
aesthetically striking visage on both projects.
For Valley Health’s Shenandoah Memorial Hospital and Cancer Center
projects, the owner had initially planned to construct a steel frame structure
with field-laid masonry and EIFS at exterior. Early in the planning stage, the
project faced concerns of a growing budget and a lengthy duration. General
contractor Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc., proposed utilizing the benefits
of precast concrete to alleviate these concerns. After some resourceful
collaboration, it was determined that The Shockey Precast Group would be
able to deliver cost-effective precast solutions that would also meet Valley
Health’s schedule for the projects.
For the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital project, The Shockey Precast Group
manufactured three-story wall panels with punched window openings
and recesses for spandrel glass installation. The panels were finished with
a combination of acid-washed architectural mix and thin brick. By using
precast walls, most of the perimeter steel was eliminated. Thin brick was
cast into the wall panels, effectively eliminating a large quantity of masonry
work in the field. By combining the exterior wall system from steel and
masonry into a single precast system, The Shockey Precast Group helped
the owner save time and money on the project. The precast, prestressed, and
architecturally finished load-bearing façade carries both the perimeter gravity
loads from the floor and roof, as well as the building’s lateral loads.
Valley Health Cancer Center
Location: Winchester, VA
Owner: Valley Health System
Architect: Perkins & Will
Engineer: Valley Engineering
General Contractor: Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc.
Precaster: The Shockey Precast Group
Jumbo Precast Panels Provide Oversized Savings
Trex Warehouse
Location: Winchester, VA
Owner: Graystone Corporation of Virginia
Architect: Design Concepts
Engineer: Structural Concepts
General Contractor: Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc.
Precaster: The Shockey Precast Group
For the construction of the new Trex Warehouse in Winchester, The Shockey
Precast Group manufactured 206 insulated precast wall panels, approximately
15’ x 38’ in size. The panels were used as load-bearing members for the roof
structure, which eliminated the need for exterior columns and beams. In
addition to offering cost savings for the owner, the use of precast offered an
overall construction schedule that was shorter in duration than the schedule
for steel construction.
Design, LEED, and Erection Logistics Highlight
Complex Parking Structure
Verde at Greenbelt Station Parking Structure
Location: Greenbelt, MD
Owner: Atapco Properties, Inc.
Architect: Gate 17 Architecture, LLC
Engineer: Gate 17 Architecture, LLC
General Contractor: Lend Lease
Precaster: The Shockey Precast Group
Design of the Verde at Greenbelt Station parking structure offered numerous
challenges even during the bid process, as features including precast planters
hung off the spandrels, separate cornice pieces, and a non-repetitive mix of
architectural colors and textures were added to the design. Shockey’s flexibility
and expertise in handling complex parking structure projects ensured that the
changes were quickly and seamlessly incorporated into the estimating process,
and a price and schedule were developed that would meet the owner’s budget
and overall construction schedule, as well as aesthetic vision for the Verde at
Greenbelt Station residential community.
For the four-story, one-bay parking structure located in Greenbelt, Maryland,
The Shockey Precast Group manufactured 524 pieces of precast, including
141,606 SF of 12’ x 30” deep double tees. Shockey also produced and erected
flat slabs, shear walls with architectural finish, wall panels with architectural
finish, stairs, columns, inverted t-beams, horizontal rampwalls, architectural
rampwall parapets, and architectural cornices. The 200,849 SF parking structure
features the use of multiple colors and finishes, including tan, red, and grey, acid
wash, brick form liner, and thin brick.
The site’s location adjacent to railroad tracks also presented challenges
for Shockey, especially in terms of precast erection logistics. To absorb
some of the sound on the side of the parking structure facing the railroad
tracks, Shockey incorporated quadratic diffusers as sound attenuation
measures. To comply with requirements for LEED certification, the parking
structure’s design included a solar array mounted on top of the structure.
Shockey engineers worked with the project team to address potential load
issues created by the addition of the solar array. Additional challenges included
coordination of the residential buildings with construction of the parking
structure. Shockey worked with the project team to provide recommendations
and to develop solutions that would ensure smooth project flow. Onsite
meetings were also utilized to maximize project plans. Although the Verde at
Greenbelt Station Parking Structure project presented complex issues from
design through erection, The Shockey Precast Group worked closely with
the owner and the project team to ensure open communication, customer
satisfaction, and successful project completion.
Precast Design the Right “Market” for Philly
to help develop a precast design that met the owner’s budget and schedule.
Shockey Precast produced and hauled approximately 408 pieces of precast for
the project, including 86,776 SF of double tees. With minimal to no on-site
storage available, Shockey had to provide its own drop lot and jockey pieces
to the site. Additionally, the building’s difficult footprint and unusual layout
created complex challenges in terms of handling and erection of the precast
components. Shockey worked extensively with the City of Philadelphia and
erector Precast Services, Inc. to coordinate a two-lane shutdown on 20th
Street that enabled PSI’s Union erection crews to use a larger crane for the
precast erection.
1919 Market Street Parking Structure
Due to the Pope’s visit to Philadelphia, street closure permits were revoked
early, nearly two weeks before Shockey’s contracted completion date. Shockey
crews worked overtime and successfully completed the project before the new
deadline. Although the 1919 Market Street parking structure project offered
more than its share of challenges during its 35-day precast erection schedule,
The Shockey Precast Group overcame each challenge, affirming its expertise
as a leader in complex parking structure projects.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Owner: Brandywine Realty Trust
Architect: Barton Partners
Engineer: O’Donnell and Naccarato
General Contractor: Hunter Roberts Construction Group
Precaster: The Shockey Precast Group
Designed for precast, the 1919 Market Street parking structure features five
levels, a green roof, and approximately 400 spaces. Despite the logistical
challenges associated with erecting precast in downtown Center City
Philadelphia, the cost savings and shorter overall construction schedule
associated with precast made it the best choice for owner Brandywine Realty
Trust. Shockey’s Business Development Manager worked with general
contractor Hunter Roberts Construction Group and engineering firm
O’Donnell and Naccarato for nearly 18 months prior to award of the project
Recently Awarded Projects
• Navy Federal Credit Union PS/OB, Vienna, VA (Gilbane)
• Capitol Crossing, Washington, D.C. (Balfour Beatty)
• Trex II Warehouse, Winchester, VA (Howard Shockey & Sons)
• One Loudoun Parking Structure, Ashburn, VA
(Howard Shockey & Sons)
Silver Line Rail Yard – Among Shockey’s recently awarded projects is
the MWAA/WMATA Phase 2 Silver Line Rail Yard and Maintenance
Facility in Dulles, VA. The complex consists of seven structures housing
transportation police, maintenance, wash facilities, administration,
and controls. Shockey will produce and erect 623 pieces (3,705 cubic
yards) of precast concrete, comprised primarily of wall panels and
other precast components, for the seven facilities, with precast erection
scheduled to begin in September 2016. Shockey plans to use multiple
crews and crane mobilizations to ensure precast erection is completed
as required during the first quarter of 2017. The project team includes
design builder Hensel Phelps Construction Company, architect Giulani
Associates, and structural engineer Systra Engineering.
Howard Hughes Merriweather Parking Structure – The Howard
Hughes Merriweather Parking Structure in Columbia, MD is
another exciting project recently awarded to The Shockey Precast
Group. Featuring 311,331 SF of precast double tees and consisting
of 936 precast pieces, the parking structure is scheduled for precast
erection in the second quarter of 2016. The project team includes
owner Howard Hughes Development, general contractor HarveyCleary Builders, architect Design Collective, and engineer Tarantino
Engineering Consultants.
New SPG Team Members
Nancy Althouse, Drafter
Originally from New Jersey, Nancy has an A.A.S. in Architectural
Drafting, and graduated as a member of the honor society Phi Theta
Kappa. She joins The Shockey Precast Group from Miscellaneous
Metals in Frederick, MD.
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