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.
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.
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.
Strides Made at Prince George's County's SAARC
The project team at the Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Center (SAARC) has made strides of progress, reaching many recent milestones in its construction in Brandywine, Maryland.
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.
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!