Carl F. West Senior Estates Ribbon Cutting
Last week’s ribbon cutting at Carl F. West Estates felt like one of those moments that reminds us why we build. The lobby was full of future residents, community leaders, and partners who have spent years working toward this day — and seeing people walk the halls for the first time brought a kind of energy no construction schedule can capture.
Watch Our Video: Building The DMV
We are a team of passionate builders with deep roots in the DMV area. For more than six decades, we have brought expertise and dedication to every project, shaping the multifamily, education, science & technology, corporate interiors, hospitality, affordable housing, commercial, government, healthcare, industrial, senior living, and repositioning sectors. Coakley & Williams Construction - Building the DMV for more than 60 years.
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.
Governor Youngkin Announces New ATCC Biomanufacturing Facility in Manassas
Governor Glenn Youngkin joined executives from American Type Culture Collection (ATCC), Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick, members of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS), Ewing Cole, and Coakley & Williams Construction to break ground on ATCC’s new state-of-the-art biosafety laboratory.
See Final Photos: The Urban Grape in Washington, DC
We recently delivered The Urban Grape in Washington, DC! Check out the final photos of this interior renovation project.
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.
From Quebec to Petworth: Mass Timber Installed at Truesdell Elementary | Washington, DC
Our Truesdell Elementary School project team recently celebrated a unique milestone as mass timber traveled all the way from Quebec, Canada, to the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC, to be installed on the project! This marks the first use of mass timber on a DC School project and is also the largest use of mass timber in the District’s portfolio.
Watch Video: Building Bullis Lower School In Potomac, MD
Watch Video: Building Bullis Lower School. Education Project in Potomac, MD
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!
CWC Breaks Ground on Foxcroft School's Mars STEAM Wing | Middleburg, VA
We recently broke ground on Foxcroft School’s new Mars STEAM Wing, an 18,000 SF, two-story addition that will house new science labs, innovation and engineering labs, math rooms, and mechanical spaces.
See Final Photos: Howard University Burr Practice Gymnasium in Washington, DC
We recently delivered Howard University’s renovated Burr Practice Gymnasium in Washington, DC! Take a look at the final photos to see the finished space. The scope of work included replacing the gym floor and lighting, installing new wall and safety padding, volleyball posts, basketball equipment, system controls, and more.
CWC Partner Bill Simons Retires After 28 Years | Watch Video
We began 2024 by celebrating Bill Simons’ retirement. Bill joined CWC in 1996 and during his tenure, oversaw hundreds of projects and mentored countless employees.
See Final Photos: Holton-Arms School Gymnasium in Bethesda, MD
The final photos are in! Take a look at Holton-Arms School’s brand new gymnasium, which included new hardwood floors, refinishing interior walls, new gymnasium equipment, selective demolition for new interior window openings, and more.
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.
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!
Project Delivered: Common NoSHA at 2220 11th Street NW | Washington, DC | See Photos
See the final photos of the recently delivered Common NoSHA, the 60 450 sf micro one-bedroom apartments, in Washington, DC.
Carl F West To Provide Housing To Grandfamilies
A new Columbia Heights apartment building will accommodate a non-traditional family — the "grandfamily." The nine-story development is all senior housing with a twist — it's going to have 36 units for grandparents raising their grandchildren.
Grand Opening of Madeira School's STEAM Academic Center | McLean, VA
The Madeira School recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new STEAM Academic Center, a state-of-the-art interdisciplinary building that houses a Robotics Lab, Makers Space, and much more.
We Salute the New Fluegel Alumni Center at US Naval Academy | Annapolis, MD
We salute the new world-class United States Naval Academy Fluegel Alumni Center, designed to better serve alumni, parents, and friends in Annapolis, MD.
Final Photos: Westmont Apartments and Retail | Arlington, VA
See the final photos of the mixed-use redevelopment of Westmont Apartments and Retail on Columbia Pike & Glebe Road in Arlington, VA.
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.
Dig Deeper into the Construction of Smothers Elementary School | Washington, DC
Dig deeper into the modernization of the Historic Smothers Elementary School located East of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC.
See Final Photos: 1750 H Street | Interiors Construction Project | Washington, DC
The final photos are in! Take a look at the interior renovation project at 1750 H Street in Washington, DC.
See Final Photos: Oakcrest School's New Athletic Center | Vienna, VA
The final photos are in! Take a look at the new 2-story addition with a gymnasium and educational rooms at Oakcrest School in Vienna, 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 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.
WATCH: Precision Labs | Germantown, MD | Life Science Construction Project
Learn about this exciting Life Science project in Germantown, MD!
CWC Teaches Students at Landon School
Construction is in full swing at Landon School in Bethesda, MD. Amid all the activity on campus, some of our CWC team members have taken off their hard hats and spent some time inside Landon’s classrooms to pass along knowledge to students.
In the News: Amazon loans developer $20M to build more affordable housing in Prince George's County | Park Place Apartments | Capitol Heights, MD
Read Washington Business Journal’s “Amazon loans developer $20M to build more affordable housing in Prince George's County” featuring Park Place Apartments in Capitol Heights, MD.
Watch: CWC Is Building Virginia | Video Highlights of Construction Projects
Watch CWC is Building Virginia: Video Highlights of Construction Projects
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Building Tops Out
US Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District Building Tops Out
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
In the News: Full STEAM Ahead at The Madeira School | McLean, VA
Our future is building - literally and figuratively! Madeira's new STEAM Academic Center is progressing on time and on budget. And new program possibilities are being constructed along with it.
See Final Photos: New Gonzaga College High School Projects | Washington, DC
The final photos are in! Take a look at the new locker rooms, Makers Space, and Dooley Hall at Geonzaga College High School in Washington, DC.
Landon School Tops Out In Bethesda, MD
Our Landon School project team recently celebrated the topping-out milestone of the new Boehly Upper School building. Landon students, faculty, and staff had the opportunity to sign the final steel beam before it was placed on the structure.
See Final Photos: Georgetown Visitation Fisher Physical Education Building | Washington, DC
The final photos are in! Take a look at the Fisher Physical Education Center at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington, DC.
See Smothers Elementary School's Final Photos | Washington, DC
The Smothers Elementary School construction project in Washington DC is complete. See the final photos.
See The Langley School's Newest Building in McLean, VA
The Crossroads Building at The Langley School construction project in McLean, VA, is complete. See the final photos.
Veterans Building the DMV: Tony Alvarez | Assistant Superintendent at CWC
Learn about Tony Alvarez, US Veteran and Assistant Superintendent at Coakley & Williams Construction.
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.
Westmont Apartments Tops Out in Arlington, VA
Our Westmont Apartments project team recently topped out construction in Arlington, VA! This large mixed-use project is comprised of 391,000 sf of new construction and will include 250 apartments, below-grade parking, and ground-level retail and amenity spaces.
Kite Wins ABC Chesapeake Shores Mega Project Award
Life Science project Kite TCF05 Wins Mega Project Excellence in Construction Award at ABC Chesapeake Shores.
The Langley School Celebrates Opening of New "Crossroads" Building
The Langley School kicked off its school year by hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their Crossroads Building, a new multi-purpose academic facility that will house the primary school, fifth grade, library and media center, and a large multi-purpose space.
Landon School Featured on NBC4 Washington | Historic School Building Being Moved
CWC crews began moving a historic, 100-year-old building from one part of Landon School’s Bethesda, Maryland, campus to another.
AC Hotel Featured On NBC4 Washington | Downtown Bethesda Booming With New Construction
Downtown Bethesda is in the midst of a big development boom. Hospitality project AC Hotel is featured in this NBC4 Washington segment.
VIDEO: Landon School Project Update
Go behind the scenes and get updated on the progress at Landon School in Bethesda, MD with our Project Manager Eddie.
New AC Hotel by Marriott Opens in Downtown Bethesda MD
We are pleased to announce that we recently celebrated the opening of our project, AC Hotel, in Downtown Bethesda.
A Look Into CWC's Construction Internship Program | Bethesda, MD
As the summer ends, we want to showcase some highlights from this year’s internship program! From project tours to professional training sessions, these rising stars excelled in their roles and enjoyed learning about the construction industry.
ALPA Acquires Historic Building in Washington, DC
After years of searching for the perfect space, ALPA approved the acquisition of the United Transportation Union building in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood.
WATCH VIDEO: CWC Promotions - Summer 2022
We are proud to announce the advancing careers of some of our most talented colleagues.
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!
Precision Labs: Transforming Offices Into Labs
Learn about Precision Labs: Transforming Offices Into Labs
The Washington Post: Mixed-Use Development Coming to Howard University
Read The Washington Post article about CWC’s five-story, 140,000-square-foot mixed-use building currently under construction by Howard University campus at 2711 Georgia Ave NW.
Construction Tops Out at USNAAAF in Annapolis, MD
We recently celebrated the steel topping out at the new USNA Alumni Association & Foundation (USNAAAF) center in Annapolis, MD.
In the News: Building to Save Lives
Read about our life science construction project Kite TCF05 (Frederick, MD) in ABC of Metro Washington Chapter - Building Washington
Time Capsule Buried at Smothers Elementary School
Students at Smothers Elementary School in Washington, DC buried a time capsule to commemorate their new school building.
CWC Intern and Howard University Student, Dallas Brooks
CWC Summer intern, Dallas Brooks has the opportunity this summer to work on the 2711 Georgia Ave project at the school she attends, Howard University.
Georgetown Day School - High School Expansion & Renovation
CWC was recently engaged by the Georgetown Day School (GDS) for preconstruction services on the expansion and renovation for it’s existing High School.
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Holton-Arms Students Leave Their Mark on New Gym
Holton-Arms School recently celebrated the beginning of a significant renovation providing students a fun opportunity to leave their mark by signing the existing concrete floor.
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
West Falls Breaks Ground On New Hospitality Project
CWC gathered with the Falls Church community, project stakeholders, and government officials to break ground on the exciting new West Falls Hospitality project in West Falls Church, VA.
VIDEO: Build With The Best!
Watch our video Build With The Best! Learn more about Coakley & Williams Construction.
CWC Breaks Ground on Madeira’s New STEAM Building
The Madeira School recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new STEAM Academic Center, a state-of-the-art interdisciplinary building that will house a Robotics Lab, Makers Space, and much more.
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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NIH Utility Vault and Patient Parking Garage Tops Out
National Institutes of Health has a new utility vault and patient parking garage under construction. The project celebrated its topping out ceremony, marking the halfway point of the scope of work.