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.
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.
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.
The First Licensed Childcare + Coworking Space in the U.S.
Coakley & Williams Construction was awarded the interior buildout of the two-story 12,800 SF space in Washington, D.C. which features shared desks, dedicated desks, a conference room, private telephone rooms, kitchen area with coffee, a large open common area for hosting events, and a fully licensed childcare center on the first floor.
Take Your Child To Work Day
We participated in Take Your Child to Work Day. Our kids had an exciting day learning about the ins and outs of our industry, including career path options and BIM technology.
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!
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.