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
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.
$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…
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.
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…
In the News: CWC Becomes First Contractor In MD To Achieve SPECS Designation
Maryland’s new Strategic Partnership for Excellence in Construction Safety (SPECS) program provides both general contractors and subcontractors with an opportunity to gain recognition. In June, Coakley & Williams Construction became the first contractor in the state to achieve the SPECS designation.
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.
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.
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.
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.