Camp NAWIC Inspires the Next Generation of Women in Construction
Camp NAWIC is inspiring the next generation of women in construction through hands-on learning. See how Coakley & Williams Construction helped campers build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while exploring careers in the construction industry.
Conway Education Center: Perspectives from the Project Team
The completion of the Conway Education Center marks an important milestone for the project team and the community it serves. This video captures those perspectives and highlights the people behind the project.
Truesdell Elementary Opens Its Doors to a Brighter Future
Truesdell Elementary School in Ward 4 officially opened its doors this fall with a ribbon-cutting celebration that brought together city leaders, educators, students, and community members. The event marked the completion of an $82.9 million modernization project that transforms Truesdell into one of the most forward-thinking and inclusive learning environments in the District.
Building the Future with Miller & Long and IDEA Public Charter School at Carl F. West Estates
Recently, we partnered with Miller & Long Concrete Construction to host a site tour for students from IDEA Public Charter School at our active project, Carl F. West Estates—a new mixed-use, affordable senior housing development in DC’s 14th Street Corridor. The students participating in the tour are part IDEA Public Charter School’s Career and Technical Education Program and will be the trade and management leaders in tomorrow’s construction industry.
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.
Watch Video: Building Carl F. West Estates Senior Living In Washington, DC
Watch Video: Building Carl F. West Estates Senior Living In Washington, DC
A Wider Circle's "Home Reimagined" Event - CWC Sponsors and Volunteers | Washington, DC
We were proud to sponsor A Wider Circle’s “Home Reimagined” event, a day of volunteering that involved furnishing and decorating a home for one of their clients in Southeast Washington, DC. Director of Strategic Partnerships Tyler Merrill and Pursuit Coordinator Sophia Ford spent the day volunteering to make the home makeover a success.
CWC Celebrates Take Your Kids to Work Day
Each year, we are excited to celebrate National Take Your Kids to Work Day. This event is not only an opportunity to educate and inspire young minds but also a chance to strengthen the bonds within our CWC family. This year, our Human Resources team planned a fun-filled day for our future builders!
Superintendent & ACE Mentor Teaches Students at Long Bridge Aquatics | Arlington, VA
As part of his involvement with the ACE Mentor Program of Annapolis, CWC Superintendent Ben Cozzi recently gave an Environmental Literacy class from Broadneck High School (Annapolis, MD) a tour of our Long Bridge Park Aquatics & Fitness Center project in Arlington, VA.
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 Employees Promote Autism Awareness
April is a time to shine a light on the concept of neurodiversity, that all human brains are wired differently, and that this diversity of brain function should be recognized and respected.
Watch: CWC Is Building Virginia | Video Highlights of Construction Projects
Watch CWC is Building Virginia: Video Highlights of Construction Projects
Watch: CWC Is Building Maryland | Video Highlights of Construction Projects in Maryland
Watch CWC is Building Maryland: Video Highlights of Maryland Construction Projects
Watch: CWC Is Building DC | Video Highlights of Construction Projects
Watch CWC is Building DC: Video Highlights of Construction Projects
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.
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.
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!
VIDEO: Our Employees Voted Us Best Place To Work
Build your construction career with the best! Our employees voted us Best Place To Work in 2022. Watch our video and learn more at workatcwc.com
VIDEO: Build With The Best!
Watch our video Build With The Best! Learn more about Coakley & Williams Construction.
See the Final Photos: Long Bridge Park Aquatics & Fitness Center
See the final photos of the new Long Bridge Park Aquatics and Fitness Center in Arlington, VA.
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See the Final Photos: St. Elizabeths East Men's Shelter
See the final photos of the new St. Elizabeths East Men's Shelter in Washington, DC
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VIDEO: Project Update - Paulist Fathers - Washington, DC
Go behind the scenes at the Paulists Fathers project in Washington, DC. Project Manager Brett will take you on a tour of this community construction project.
New Washington DC Men's Shelter Opens
The new 801 Men’s Shelter, located in Washington, DC, celebrated its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
In the News: SAARC: Integration of Art in a Public Building
Our Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Center (SAARC) project was recently featured in an Inform Magazine article about the process of planning and designing artwork for public buildings. The piece was authored by Eliel Alfon, AIA, a Design Principal with Hughes Architects, our Design-Build partner for the project.
In the News: Arlington's $60M Long Bridge Park Aquatics Center Opens
Arlington County has taken the tarp off of the long-awaited Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center, a 92,000-square-foot facility whose origins date back roughly three decades.
Paint Party at Washington DC Construction Project
Coakley & Williams Construction threw a Paint Party at our Paulist House Mission & Residence project in Washington, DC.
Washington DC St. Elizabeth's East Men's Shelter Tops Out
The new Department of General Services (DGS) and DC Department of Human Services (DHS) construction project, St. Elizabeths East Campus Shelter, celebrated a topping out milestone this week.
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!
St. Mary of Sorrows Dedicates New Church
St. Mary of Sorrows recently held a dedication ceremony for their newly constructed church in Fairfax, VA. Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) served as the general contractor for the new worship space, which features a Cruciform shape and seats 1,200 people.
Paulist Fathers Breaks Ground in Washington DC
The Paulist Fathers, along with Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) and Capital Projects Management Firm, recently broke ground for the new Paulist House of Mission and Studies in Washington, DC.
WATCH: SAARC Grand Opening
The grand opening and media coverage of SAARC - Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex in Brandywine, MD.
SAARC’s Grand Opening in Prince George’s County
The long awaited Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex (SAARC) held its grand opening ceremony on Saturday, February 29, 2020 in Brandywine, Maryland.
WATCH: SAARC Drone Flyover
WATCH: SAARC (Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex) DRONE FLYOVER
Washington DC’s Edgewood Recreation Center Opens in Ward 5
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser cut the ribbon for Edgewood Recreation Center's Grand Opening Ceremony. This modernization project transformed the small, one-level field house into a multi-level, 16,000 sf, community hub with multi-generational programming and cultural activities in Ward 5 of Washington, DC.
Long Bridge Park Aquatics and Fitness Center Tops Out
Coakley & Williams Construction, Page/ Architects, Arlington County and subcontractors of all trades celebrated the topping out milestone of the $57.4 million project, Long Bridge Park Aquatics & Fitness Center in Arlington, VA.
Marymount Students Tour Long Bridge Park Aquatics & Fitness Center
Design met construction when Marymount University Interior Design graduate students, alum and Vice President of Coakley Williams & Construction, Sherry Kissal, and Project Engineer, Andrew Moore, toured Long Bridge Park Aquatics & Fitness Center.
Project Bus Tour
Take a ride with Coakley & Williams Construction as we tour our most recent projects.
In the Media: The Collection Project Shows Off New Look
The Collection in Chevy Chase is a mixed-use redevelopment and repositioning project. It features restaurants, fountains, walkable streetscapes, outdoor amphitheater, and new building facades.
Strides Made at Prince George's County's SAARC
The project team at the Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Center (SAARC) has made strides of progress, reaching many recent milestones in its construction in Brandywine, Maryland.
UMD Track Star Helps Build Community in Hometown
Track star, Aaron Robinson, began his internship with Coakley & Williams Construction in June 2019 through the University of Maryland (UMD) InTERPship Academy.
Inspiration Behind Art at SAARC
Artist Judy Moore was one of the three selected finalists of local artists in Prince George's County that were chosen to design art for the new Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex (SAARC) in Prince George's County.
In the Media: Pepco Powers Ward 6
“Pepco has powered economies, connected communities, and worked toward securing a safe and brighter future for our customers for more than 120 years,” said Dave Velazquez, president and CEO, Pepco Holdings in a press release. “Knowing the historical significance of the James C. Dent House, it was important for us to find a way to again make it a central part of the community.
In the Media: Breaking Ground at St. Mary of Sorrows Church
The process of building a new church began in 2000, with a previous pastor, Father Donald C. Greenhalgh. The worship center, which seats approximately 900, has served as the church.
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
The First Licensed Childcare + Coworking Space in the U.S.
Coakley & Williams Construction was awarded the interior buildout of the two-story 12,800 SF space in Washington, D.C. which features shared desks, dedicated desks, a conference room, private telephone rooms, kitchen area with coffee, a large open common area for hosting events, and a fully licensed childcare center on the first floor.
The Falls Church Anglican Reaches New Heights
Earlier this week, Coakley & Williams Construction celebrated a milestone in the progression of The Falls Church Anglican project…
Helping Businesses in Prince George's County
Coakley & Williams Construction’s Bill Simons was recently honored by the Prince George’s County Supplier Development & Diversity Division (SDDD) at their 7th annual Supplier Diversity Appreciation Night.
Falls Church Anglican Topping Out
Earlier this week, Coakley & Williams Construction celebrated a milestone in the progression of The Falls Church Anglican project, read more…
Powering the Coolest Neighborhood Around the World
Forbes has listed their Top 12 Coolest Neighborhoods Around the World. What made #2 on the list? None other than our very own Washington, DC Navy Yard.
St. Aloysius Roof Replacement
A severe storm with high winds ravaged North Capital Street in NW Washington DC in April 2017. Built in 1857, the roof of the historic St. Aloysius Church at Gonzaga College High School was no match for the high winds that swept though the area.
Celebrating a Milestone at SAARC
We recently celebrated the topping out of the Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Center project. Together with our Design-Build partner, Hughes Group Architects, we are working vigorously to deliver this 2-story, 76,295 sf cutting-edge facility for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC).
Designs for Arlington County's Long Bridge Park
For more than 10 years, Arlington County has been striving to develop Long Bridge Park....
Mayor Muriel Bowser Opens The Kenilworth Recreation Center
We celebrated a milestone on Saturday, June 17th for one of our recent projects - Kenilworth Recreation Center. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray and DPR Director Keith Anderson attended the ribbon cutting ceremony....