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.
Curing Cancer and Creating Jobs
The Coakley & Williams Construction team along with Kite Pharma recently celebrated the topping out of the Kite TCF05 Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility and the monumental success of the safety on site. This new cancer research facility can be seen from the I-270 Maryland highway in Frederick County.
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.
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.
Building New Apartments on Metro’s Red Line
Designed by Dwell Design Studio, and in a partnership with Buchanan Partners, Coakley & Williams Construction officially broke ground at the new apartments in Silver Spring, MD.
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.
Topping Out at The Potomac School New Center for Athletics and Community
Coakley & Williams Construction celebrated a huge milestone at topping out of the new Center for Athletics and Community in McLean, Virginia.
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.
In the Media: L'Enfant Plaza Hotel Reopens
The long-shuttered hotel property on L’Enfant Plaza, now dubbed the Hilton Washington D.C. National Mall, has reopened after a closure of more than five years. The project features a complete renovation of the guest rooms, an opening up of the lobby and attached restaurant, and renovation of the meeting and event spaces. Still to finish is a revamp of the pool area on the hotel’s 12th floor
$2 Billion UMD Campus Transformation
The "Diamondback Garage" innovation center is located on Baltimore Avenue, directly under the parking garage, and part of the $2 billion revitalization initiative to transform the Greater College Park campus.
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…
Breaking Ground For More Than 55 Years
On an incredibly cold February morning in 1980, the first Maryland Trade Center building broke ground. This 16-story, 208,000 sf office building is located at the intersection of the Beltway and Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Delivered in 1981, it was the tallest building in Prince George’s County for many years.
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.
Ribbon Cutting at Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital
Congratulations to the Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital!
The Coakley & Williams Construction project team, joined by school officials, donors, and Mayor Muriel Bowser came together for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their building expansion and the official opening of their new middle school.
DC’s Best Sustainable Project in 2018
The 16th Annual NAIOP DC|MD Awards of Excellence Gala was held last night at the newly renovated Fairmont Hotel in DC. The event brought together developers, architects, general contractors, designers and more from the commercial real estate community. Over 30 projects were named as winners, honoring more than a hundred companies for their work.
Ribbon Cutting at Bancroft Elementary School
Mayor Muriel Bowser joined school officials and our project team to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting at Bancroft Elementary School. Built in 1923, Bancroft has been educating the diverse youth of the Mount Pleasant neighborhood for nearly a century.