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”
Maryland Tech Council Spotlights CWC
Coakley & Williams Construction has been working in the region for 60 years building spaces for multiple industries, including life sciences, where innovation can thrive.
Project Farma Training on cGMP
As part of Coakley & Williams Construction’s dedication to continuing education, Project Executive Jason Shaw recently teamed up with the Bethesda-based firm, Project Farma, to facilitate an internal CWC training focused on cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices).
WATCH: Every Action We Take Contributes To Building Something
Learn about Coakley & Williams Construction. Voiced by CWC President Pat Caulfield
WATCH: CWC Headquarters Through the Years
Celebrating Building For 60 years. Take a tour of the CWC Headquarters over the last 60 years.
Women in Construction Week: Judith Minyoso
We are excited to spotlight one of the newest women to join us at Coakley & Williams Construction and asked her some questions to get to know her better. Let’s dig deeper into her story.
WATCH: Meet Our New Hires
WATCH: Meet the newest hires at CWC. We are currently hiring...visit workatcwc.com for more info.
WATCH: Building 2440 M in DC
Go behind the scenes with our Superintendent Ben Cozzi at 2440 M in Washington, DC. Visit coakleywilliams.com/projects for more.
WATCH: Building Careers @ CWC
We asked this years CWC Tenure Award Winners why they built their construction career at Coakley & Williams Construction.
WATCH: The Latest in Construction Technology at AC Hotel
See an update from our hospitality project AC Hotel with our senior project manager, Ed and see the latest in construction technology.
Building a Career in Construction
Our new Director of Business Development, Tyler Merrill, offers his perspective on making his career move in the middle of the pandemic crisis.
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.
Founders Award Winner: Eric Van Why
Eric Van Why is a seasoned and well-respected Superintendent demonstrating the highest levels of integrity and professionalism both within our organization and the construction industry.
Atelier Apartments Approach Completion on WMATA Red Line
Atelier Apartments are the first new multifamily construction in Glenmont in decades.
Founders Award Winner: Jon Fox
Congratulations to Jon Fox for receiving the Coakley & Williams Construction Founders Award, for consistently going above and beyond the day-to-day expectations and delivering exceptional performance on the job, among his peers and in the community.
CWC Walks Four Years With Luke's Wings
Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) is proud to partner with Luke’s Wings for the fourth year in a row for their magnificent cause, to provide airfare to wounded, ill and injured service members so they can reunite with their families.
Superintendents Tee Off at Topgolf
Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) recently hosted a team outing for all superintendents (including safety managers) at the new Topgolf in Germantown, MD.
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.
CWC Women's Group Volunteers with Nourish Now
The Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) Women’s Group recently volunteered with Nourish Now, a 501c3 nonprofit food bank specializing in food recovery and providing donations for the benefit of children, families, and the elderly, as well as shelters, food pantries, and other organizations working to end hunger.
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!
WATCH: Safety Minute - Harness Safety
Watch our Safety Minute video! Back in June, we held our first ever virtual company meeting. As part of that production, our Safety Director Carl Vasquez, with assistance from Assistant Superintendent Daniel Dragos, recorded a safety minute demonstration on fall protection.
Construction Safety Week 2020
Safety Week is our opportunity to recognize and celebrate that promise. Together, we are building a stronger, safer industry. This year we are proud to share some exciting news about our award-winning safety program. Watch our video from our Safety Manager, Chris Harris.
Welcome New Director of Business Development
We are proud to announce the hire of Tyler Merrill as our Director of Business Development.
CWC is on Spotify!
No matter where your current office is - jobsite, trailer, truck or home - here are some custom playlists to help get you through the day.
Megan Ross Promoted to Project Manager
Megan Ross, LEED AP BD+C, has been promoted to Project Manager for various considerations.
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.
WATCH: Women In Construction Week 2020
Watch our videos celebrating Women In Construction Week 2020
2019 Tenure Awards
We take this opportunity to recognize our team members who have reached a 5 year anniversary milestone at Coakley & Williams Construction in 2019.
CWC Women's Group Donates Handbags to Women in Need
November is all about giving back. KGO, Gensler Architects and Transwestern invited Coakley & Williams Construction to participate in a handbag drive from in support of Suited for Change.
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.
Coakley & Williams Construction Promotions
We congratulate the Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) employees who recently received promotions.
Project Bus Tour
Take a ride with Coakley & Williams Construction as we tour our most recent projects.
2019 Founders Award Winners
This year we recognize two individuals who epitomize our corporate values of service, mentorship, commitment, success, and trust just to name a few.
DC's First Women In Workforce Conference
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser held her first ever Women in Workforce Conference. The purpose of this event was for women professionals who are doing amazing things in Washington to share their experiences as women in the workforce. Project Manager, Barbara Price, gives Women in Workforce three C’s to remember.
CWC Bikes to the Beach
Coakley & Williams Construction has a long and proud tradition of supporting Bike to the Beach. Bike to the Beach has gone from the early years of raising a few thousand dollars, to present day raising over $1.5 million annually for Autism Speaks and local autism non-profits.
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.
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
Coakley & Williams Construction Team Makes Splash at JDRF
The Coakley & Williams Construction team helped JDRF Capital raise $717,000 towards diabetes research in the 2019 30th Annual JDRF Real Estate Games.
Coakley & Williams Construction's ABC Leaders Graduate
Congratulations to the Coakley & Williams Construction team members who graduated from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Leadership Development Program. We also want to congratulate Megan Ross, who received the J.P. Blase Cooke Leadership Achievement Award. Great work, team!
Women in Construction Week: In the Community
This Friday morning on March 8th, 2019, the Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) Women's Group gathers for a kick-off meeting to prepare for the eventful day ahead. It is the last - but not least - day of Women in Construction Week.
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.
Video: Celebrating Women in Construction Week 2019
Coakley & Williams Construction celebrates Women in Construction Week 2019.
Video: National Love Your Pet Day
Video: Coakley & Williams Construction celebrated National Love Your Pet Day on February 20, 2019.
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.
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.
Celebrating The Achievements Of Women In Commercial Real Estate
Last night’s 13th Annual CREW DC Awards Gala celebrated the outstanding efforts and achievements of women in commercial real estate. As a diamond sponsor, Coakley & Williams Construction supports CREW DC’s mission to influence and transform our industry through the advancement of women.
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).
Finding Flavor at PGCC Culinary Arts Center
Coakley & Williams Construction employees toured the newly completed Culinary Arts Center at Prince George's Community College in an initiative to celebrate and share their hard work with one another.
ABC Metro Washington Series: The Subcontractor's Guide to Capturing Projects
Our partnership with Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) can be traced back to the organization's founding in 1958. One of Coakley & Williams Construction's founding partners, Neil Coakley, was a founding member of ABC Metro Washington.
Women in Construction Week: SheBuilds Volunteer Day
Coakley & Williams Construction, Inc. is excited to wrap up Women in Construction Week 2018 with a day of service called SheBuilds.
VIDEO: Women In Construction Week: Congratulations Lynn
VIDEO: Coakley & Williams Construction, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Lynn Stith Bennett to the Executive Vice President.
Women in Construction Week: Spotlight on Intern Adriana
To continue the celebration of Women in Construction Week 2018, we are excited to shine a spotlight on one of our female interns, Adriana...
VIDEO: Celebrating Women in Construction Week 2018
VIDEO: Coakley & Williams Construction is excited to kick-off Women in Construction (WIC) Week
Lynn Stith Bennett Promoted to Executive Vice President
Lynn Stith Bennett Promoted To Executive Vice President
Megan Ross Promoted to Assistant Superintendent
We are proud to announce that Megan Ross, LEED AP BD+C, has been promoted to Assistant Superintendent. Megan's knowledge, drive.....
Sherry Kissal Promoted to Vice President
Sherry Kissal was promoted to Vice President of Interiors in May 2017. A strong member of our Interiors Group since 2014....
Welcome Lisa Schlossberg as Director of Marketing & Communications
We are excited to announce the addition of Lisa Schlossberg to our leadership team. As our new Director of Marketing and Communications....