Lynn Stith Bennett Serves as Chair of Hope Gala for T1D
CWC’s Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Principal, Lynn, will serve as the Chair for the Hope Gala, an annual event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) research. Coakley & Williams Construction is honored to sponsor this impactful event, a partnership that reflects our longstanding support of this organization and its vital mission.
Lynn Stith Bennett Joins JDRF Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors
We are excited to announce that our Managing Principal & Chief Strategy Officer, Lynn Stith Bennett, has joined the Board of Directors for the JDRF Mid-Atlantic Chapter! JDRF is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) research whose vision is to create a world without T1D.
CWC Helps Raise Over $824,000 At The 2023 JDRF Real Estate Games
Read how CWC shares a passion for making a difference for Type 1 Diabetes by joining the 2023 JDRF Real Estate Games.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Event Raises $140,000 For Women Giving Back
Ten women at CWC recently attended the Women’s Empowerment Luncheon benefitting the non-profit Women Giving Back.
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.
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.
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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In the News: Washington Business Journal Interviews Lynn Stith Bennett
CWC Managing Principal & Chief Strategy Officer Lynn Stith Bennett recently participated in a panel discussion with prominent D.C. executives about the emerging role of technology in hybrid workplaces.
Building Safely For 60 Years
We kick off Construction Week 2021 with our new video ”Building Safely For 60 Years”
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.
In the News: Novavax Supports Vaccine Development at 700 Quince Orchard
Novavax is moving into Coakley & Williams Construction’s recently completed 700 Quince Orchard Road building, which means they will be fighting coronavirus right in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland, in the City of Gaithersburg.
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!
CWC Leaders Announce New Partners
We are excited to announce that three more CWC leaders have been named Partners as the next stage in the company’s succession plan. The new Partners entering the company’s Ownership this year are Lisa Schlossberg, Mike O’Quinn and Sherry Kissal. They are each accomplished leaders, mentors, and well-respected by their colleagues and the teams they lead.
Laptops and Desktop Computers Donated to Senegal School
Assistant Project Manager, Mohamed Sow, recently organized a donation project of older surplus Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) laptops and desktop computers to benefit a school in Senegal, Africa.
Women in Construction Week: Lynn Stith Bennett
Lynn Stith Bennett began her career at Coakley & Williams Construction in 1987. With the fastest female career progression in the company’s 60 year history, she was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2018.