CWC Honors 2026 Founders Award Recipients
Coakley & Williams Construction recognized Superintendents Ben Cozzi and Matt Blankenship as recipients of the 2026 Founders Awards. Nominated by their peers, both exemplify the leadership, mentorship, dedication, and commitment to others that have defined CWC since its founding.
CWC Wins Four Honors at the 2026 CREDA DC|MD Awards of Excellence
Coakley & Williams Construction earned four honors at the 2026 CREDA DC|MD Awards of Excellence, recognizing outstanding work in commercial interiors, sustainability, historic preservation, and marketing.
Patrick Caulfield Inducted into Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame
Former CWC President Patrick Caulfield has been inducted into the 2026 Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing nearly five decades of business leadership, contributions to the construction industry, and a longstanding commitment to education and community service.
Carl F. West Estates Wins ABC Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Award
Carl F. West Estates was recognized at the 2026 ABC Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Awards, celebrating the craftsmanship, collaboration, and teamwork behind the project.
CWC Takes Home Four Honors at the ABC Chesapeake Excellence in Construction Awards
CWC earned four honors at the 2026 ABC Chesapeake Excellence in Construction Awards, recognizing excellence in safety, partnership, and construction across the region.
Built from the Inside Out: CWC Earns WBJ Top 10 Interior Construction Ranking
Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) is proud to be recognized as one of the Top 10 Largest Interior Construction Firms in Greater Washington by the Washington Business Journal, ranking #10 on the publication's 2026 list.
CWC Recognized by MWMCA for Inclusive Partnerships
Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) was honored by the Maryland Washington Minority Companies Association (MWMCA) as the 2026 “Most Inclusive Prime Construction Company for Minority Business Enterprise” during the organization’s 23rd Annual Spring Breakfast on May 8, 2026.
CWC Recognized with ABC National Health and Safety Award
We are proud to share that Coakley & Williams Construction has been recognized with a National Health and Safety Award from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).
CWC Named ABC National Contractor of the Year
CWC has been named the 2026 National Contractor of the Year by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), one of the construction industry’s most respected honors.
Megan Ross Named ASA Metro Washington Project Manager of the Year
We are proud to share that Megan Ross has been named Project Manager of the Year by the American Subcontractors Association of Metro Washington.
This recognition is especially meaningful as Megan has received this honor for the second consecutive year.
Megan’s leadership, consistency, and commitment to her teams have made a lasting impact across the projects she leads. She is known for her ability to build strong relationships, communicate clearly, and keep teams aligned from preconstruction through completion.
CWC Named GC of the Year by American Subcontractors Association of Metro Washington
We are proud to share that Coakley & Williams Construction has been named General Contractor of the Year by the American Subcontractors Association of Metro Washington in the $250M–$500M category.
CWC Leaders Honored at Bisnow’s Women Leading Real Estate Awards
We’re proud to share that two of our own were recognized among the region’s most inspiring leaders at the Bisnow DMV 2025 Women Leading Real Estate Awards & Happy Hour, held November 18 in Washington, DC. This annual event celebrates women who are driving innovation, collaboration, and impact across the commercial real estate and construction industries.
Building What Grows: Our Award-Winning Experience at the IIDA Mid-Atlantic Showcase
At this year’s IIDA Mid-Atlantic Showcase at the National Building Museum, our Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) team took the theme of community and connection to heart and to the flower bar.
CWC Named Firm of the Year at 2025 NAIOP DC|MD Awards of Excellence
Nearly 500 commercial real estate professionals gathered at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC, for the 2025 NAIOP DC|MD Awards of Excellence, the annual celebration recognizing the projects, people, and companies shaping the region.
CWC Named a 2025 Best Place to Work by the Washington Business Journal
We are proud to announce that CWC has been named one of the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for 2025! This recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being.
NoSHA Project Wins Best Multifamily Project in DC
We are thrilled to announce that NoSHA, located at 2220 11th Street, has been honored with the prestigious Best Multifamily Project in DC award by NAIOP DC|MD at their 22nd Annual Awards of Excellence Gala. This recognition celebrates the outstanding work done by our team and highlights the project’s innovation and impact in the District.
Research Square Lab Wins Award of Merit for Best Renovation
We are excited to announce that Research Square Labs has been recognized with an Award of Merit for Best Renovation - Adaptive Reuse/Conversion at the 22nd Annual NAIOP DC|MD Awards of Excellence Gala. This life science conversion project exemplifies our commitment to transforming spaces to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
Westmont Apartments Wins Multifamily Project of the Year Award | Arlington, VA
We are thrilled to announce that Westmont Apartments in Arlington, VA, has been honored with the prestigious “Multifamily Project of the Year” award from the Home Builders Association of Virginia (HBAV) at their annual Housing Excellence Awards.
Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center Wins DBIA Mid-Atlantic Region Project of the Year | Arlington, VA
We are ecstatic to announce that our Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center project was named “Project of the Year” by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Mid-Atlantic Chapter! It also earned two additional awards: Best in Design Excellence - Architecture and Award of Excellence - Buildings/Facilities. We partnered with Architects Page/ and MJMA on this unique design-build project, which was delivered to Arlington County in 2021.
Project Manager Jonathan Fuentes Wins Founders Award
We are pleased to recognize Project Manager Jonathan Fuentes with the CWC Founders Award. The CWC Founders Award honors employees who consistently exceed the day-to-day expectations and deliver exceptional performance on the job, amongst their peers, and in the community.
Senior Superintendent Jeff Gray Wins Founders Award
The CWC Founders Award was created to provide the name and physical recognition for those whom this award is bestowed upon yearly. This year, Senior Superintendent Jeff Gray was a recipient.
Precision Labs Wins Best Life Science Facility Award | Germantown, MD
Congratulations to the Precision Labs project team for winning the 2023 Best Life Science Facility Award from NAIOP DC|MD!
CWC Wins Safety Awards | ABC Chesapeake Shores
CWC Wins ABC Chesapeake Shores Safety Awards.
AC Hotel by Marriott Wins ABC Excellence in Construction Award | Bethesda, MD
We're thrilled to share that the AC Hotel by Marriott in downtown Bethesda, MD has won the prestigious ABC Chesapeake Shores Chapter Excellence in Construction Award.
Langley School's Crossroads Building Wins Excellence in Construction Award | McLean, VA
The Crossroads Building at The Langley School construction project in McLean, VA takes home Excellence in Construction Award.
Lisa Schlossberg Named to NAIOP DC|MD Board of Directors
We are proud to announce that CWC Partner and Director of Marketing & Communications, Lisa Schlossberg, has joined the NAIOP DC|MD Board of Directors. NAIOP DC|MD
CWC Celebrates Being Named Best Place to Work 2023 by Washington Business Journal | Gaithersburg, MD
We are incredibly proud to announce that we were named a 2023 Best Place to Work by The Washington Business Journal. We held a fun party at Dave & Buster’s in Gaithersburg, MD to celebrate!
Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center Earns LEED Silver Certification
We are proud to announce that the award-winning Long Bridge Park Aquatics & Fitness Center in Arlington, VA, recently earned LEED Silver Certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC)!
CWC Named Best Place To Work 2023 by The Washington Business Journal
CWC is pleased to announce that we have been named a Best Place to Work by The Washington Business Journal for a second consecutive year.
CWC Wins Top Workplace 2022 | The Baltimore Sun | Baltimore, MD
We are proud to share that Coakley & Williams Construction was named a 2022 Top Workplace by The Baltimore Sun.
Project Executive Baboucarr Cham Wins CWC Founders Award
Baboucarr Cham, CWC Project Executive, won the 2022 Founders Award. See what his colleagues had to say about him.
Senior Superintendent Kenny Myers Wins CWC Founders Award
Kenny Myers, CWC Senior Superintendent, won the 2022 Founders Award. See what his colleagues had to say about him.
Park Place Wins Excellence Award | Arlington, VA | ABC Metro Washington
We were honored to receive the Excellence in Construction Award in the Interiors category for the Park Place Amenity + Spec Suites project.
CWC Wins "Members Using Members" Award at ABC Chesapeake Shores
We were honored to take home the 2022 Award for ‘Members Using Members.’ This respected award celebrates CWC’s continued commitment to hiring ABC member subcontractors to build our projects across the DMV.
CWC Wins ABC Chesapeake Shores Safety Award
CWC Wins ABC Chesapeake Shores STEP Platinum Safety Award
St. Elizabeths East Men's Shelter Wins ABC Excellence Award | ABC Chesapeake Shores
The Chesapeake Shores Chapter of ABC selected the St. Elizabeths East Men’s Shelter project as an Excellence Award winner for the Institutional category in its 2022 Excellence in Construction competition.
Kite Wins ABC Chesapeake Shores Mega Project Award
Life Science project Kite TCF05 Wins Mega Project Excellence in Construction Award at ABC Chesapeake Shores.
DC Men's Shelter Wins Judges' Choice Award
Congratulations to the entire St. Elizabeths East Men's Shelter project team for winning USGBC National Capital Region’s 2022 Judges’ Choice Community Leader Award!
CWC Project Manager Wins Award from Georgetown University
We are proud to announce that CWC project manager Nick Yager was recently honored with the 2022 Tropaia Outstanding Student Award by the Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.
CWC Partner Bill Simons Wins Volunteer Award
CWC’s Bill Simons, Business Unit Leader & Partner, was awarded Volunteer of the Year at the 8th Annual Catholic Business Network (CBN) Gala 2022.
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CWC Named Best Place to Work 2022 - Washington Business Journal
We are incredibly proud to announce that Coakley & Williams Construction was named a 2022 Best Place to Work by The Washington Business Journal.
Video: Adriana Wins CWC Founders Award
Adriana Amaya, CWC Project Engineer, won the 2021 Founders Award. See what her colleagues had to say about her.
Video: Megan Wins CWC Founders Award
Megan Ross, CWC Project Manager, won the 2021 Founders Award. See what her colleagues had to say about her.
CWC Project Manager Wins Dale Carnegie Achievement Award
CWC Project Manager wins Dale Carnegie Award. In his recent training at Dale Carnegie, Baboucarr Cham was honored with the Achievement Award.
CWC's 'The Loop' Wins Best Website
The Loop, Coakley & Williams Construction’s new intranet site, was recognized and named Best Website by the SMPS DC in their 2021 Marketing Communications Awards.
Lynn Stith Bennett is Awarded CREW DC Woman of Impact
Congratulations, Lynn, for receiving the 2021 CREW DC Woman of Impact Award!
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Atelier Apartments Wins Award - ABC Excellence In Construction
Atelier Apartments received the ABC Excellence in Construction Award in the Residential category.
CWC Wins Spotify Award
A BIG shout out and congratulations to the CWC Marketing Team - Winners of the 2021 NAIOP DC|MD Best Marketing Program!
CWC Headquarters Wins ABC Excellence in Construction Award
The newly renovated space is enjoyed by all and proudly received the ABC Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Award.
CWC Ranked One of Largest Interior Construction Firms in Greater Washington D.C.
Coakley & Williams Construction is proud to announce that we have ranked on Washington Business Journal’s List of Largest Interior Construction firms in Greater D.C.
Award-Winning Metals at Long Bridge Park Aquatics and Fitness Center
We nominated our trusted subcontractor, Alliance Exterior Construction, for the 2021 WBC Craftsmanship Awards for their excellent work on the Long Bridge Park Aquatics & Fitness Center project, and won!
CWC Earns "Top Performer" Ranking from ABC
Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) was recently honored by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) in their annual “Top Performers List.” CWC earned the #73 ranking on the Top 100 General Contractors list and ranked #173 in the Top 200 Performers. CWC has been recognized on the Top Performers list each year since it began in 2019.
CWC Ranked One of Largest GCs in Greater Washington D.C.
Coakley & Williams Construction is proud to announce that we have ranked again on Washington Business Journal’s List of Largest General Contractors in Greater D.C.
Building Interiors: ASLA Recognized by AIA Virginia
The ASLA Center for Landscape Architecture in Washington DC was recently recognized by AIA Virginia's 2020 Awards for Excellence in Architecture. The project, completed in 2017, won a merit award in the interior design category.
Founders Award Winner: Eric Van Why
Eric Van Why is a seasoned and well-respected Superintendent demonstrating the highest levels of integrity and professionalism both within our organization and the construction industry.
Founders Award Winner: Jon Fox
Congratulations to Jon Fox for receiving the Coakley & Williams Construction Founders Award, for consistently going above and beyond the day-to-day expectations and delivering exceptional performance on the job, among his peers and in the community.
WATCH: CohnReznick's Award-Winning Bethesda Offices
Coakley & Williams Construction Superintendent, Geary Bruce, tells us the inside scoop about the CohnReznick interior construction and project team.
Building Education: Potomac School Project Wins Design Award
The Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development recently announced that The Potomac School’s Spangler Center for Community and Athletics won an Honor Award for institutional design excellence in the 2020 James M. Scott Exceptional Design Awards Program.
CWC Named Accredited Quality Contractor by ABC
Coakley & Williams Construction of Bethesda, MD today announced that its status as an Accredited Quality Contractor has been renewed by Associated Builders and Contractors for another year.
CohnReznick Wins ABC Excellence in Construction Award
Congratulations to the Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) team for winning the ABC Excellence in Construction Award for the renovation of the Bethesda, Maryland CohnReznick offices.
Congratulations Lynn Stith Bennett - 2020 WBJ Honoree
We are extremely proud to announce that our very own Lynn Stith Bennett has been named among the 2020 Women Who Mean Business by the Washington Business Journal!
2019 Project Awards
2019 was an award-winning year and we are extremely proud of our project teams for being recognized among the best of the best in our industry.
2019 Tenure Awards
We take this opportunity to recognize our team members who have reached a 5 year anniversary milestone at Coakley & Williams Construction in 2019.
Bancroft's Award-Winning Neighborhood-to-Nature Renovation
The owner of Bancroft Elementary School’s recent $65.8 renovation project, DC Department of General Services (DGS), selected Coakley & Williams Construction as the general contractor for this Design-Build modernization. The architects, Ayers Saint Gross, Jonathan Kuhn Architects and Fielding Nair International blueprinted the additional wings with the intention of nurturing the neighborhood-to-nature relationship.
2019 Founders Award Winners
This year we recognize two individuals who epitomize our corporate values of service, mentorship, commitment, success, and trust just to name a few.
DC's First Women In Workforce Conference
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser held her first ever Women in Workforce Conference. The purpose of this event was for women professionals who are doing amazing things in Washington to share their experiences as women in the workforce. Project Manager, Barbara Price, gives Women in Workforce three C’s to remember.
Phelps ACE Intern Graduates
The future looks bright for 2019 Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) High School senior, Lorris Watson, who interned with Coakley & Williams Construction for four months and graduated last Thursday
In the Media: AIA|DC 2019 Chapter Design Award Winners
The Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA|DC) Awards Program recognizes excellence in the categories of architecture, interior architecture, historic resources and urban design/master planning.