In the News: 365-unit Multifamily Building Coming to Potomac Shores
Houston-based developer Hines is joining forces with two Japanese real estate groups — Sumitomo Forestry and Chuo-Nittochi Group — to add a 365-unit apartment project to the Potomac Shores master-planned community south of Washington, D.C., in Dumfries, Virginia.
Building Futures: Superintendent Leads Project with ACE Mentor Program
At Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC), we’re not just committed to building exceptional structures—we’re also passionate about building futures. One shining example of this is the volunteer work of our very own Superintendent Ben Cozzi, who dedicates his time to the ACE Mentor Program in Annapolis.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Careers in Construction Month Kicks Off at Truesdell Elementary | Washington, DC
This October, the Blue Skye/CWC joint venture team, as well as design-build partner VMDO-DC, teamed up with Associated Builders and Contractors of Metro Washington & ABC Chesapeake Shores Chapter at our Truesdell Elementary School construction project to gear up for Careers in Construction Month.
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.
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.
Lauren Schenning Promoted to CWC Director of Human Resources
We are excited to announce the promotion of Lauren Schenning to CWC's Director of Human Resources! Lauren will lead our HR department, driving the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to support our workforce and enhance our company culture.
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.
WATCH: Precision Labs | Germantown, MD | Life Science Construction Project
Learn about this exciting Life Science project in Germantown, MD!
WATCH: Meet Tyler Merrill, Director of Strategic Partnerships
Meet Tyler Merrill, our Director of Strategic Partnerships!
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: 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CWC Fights For a Cure At JDRF Real Estate Games
For the first time in three years, CWC participated in the 2022 JDRF Real Estate Games to help raise $615,000 for Type 1 diabetes research.

