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.
CWC Ranked One of Largest Interior Construction Firms in Greater Washington D.C.
Coakley & Williams Construction is proud to announce that we have ranked on Washington Business Journal’s List of Largest Interior Construction firms in Greater D.C.
Washington DC St. Elizabeth's East Men's Shelter Tops Out
The new Department of General Services (DGS) and DC Department of Human Services (DHS) construction project, St. Elizabeths East Campus Shelter, celebrated a topping out milestone this week.
Watch Apartments Come to Life in New Timelapse
New time-lapse shows Silver Spring apartments come to life from the ground up.
Award-Winning Metals at Long Bridge Park Aquatics and Fitness Center
We nominated our trusted subcontractor, Alliance Exterior Construction, for the 2021 WBC Craftsmanship Awards for their excellent work on the Long Bridge Park Aquatics & Fitness Center project, and won!
Safety Week 2021
See our video. Thank you to everyone who participated in #constructionsafetyweek. Take the tips, lessons and training you learned this week and remember to be present, be focused and be safe - each & every day.
Building Safely For 60 Years
We kick off Construction Week 2021 with our new video ”Building Safely For 60 Years”
CWC Earns "Top Performer" Ranking from ABC
Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) was recently honored by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) in their annual “Top Performers List.” CWC earned the #73 ranking on the Top 100 General Contractors list and ranked #173 in the Top 200 Performers. CWC has been recognized on the Top Performers list each year since it began in 2019.
CWC Ranked One of Largest GCs in Greater Washington D.C.
Coakley & Williams Construction is proud to announce that we have ranked again on Washington Business Journal’s List of Largest General Contractors in Greater D.C.
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).
Launch Sport Performance Opens in Rockville
Launch Sport Performance recently celebrated their grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony in Rockville, Maryland.
See Our New Project: The Langley School Crossroads Building
Learn more about our new education project: The Langley School Crossroads Building in McLean, VA.
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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.
Building Interiors: ASLA Recognized by AIA Virginia
The ASLA Center for Landscape Architecture in Washington DC was recently recognized by AIA Virginia's 2020 Awards for Excellence in Architecture. The project, completed in 2017, won a merit award in the interior design category.
WATCH: Safety Minute - Ladder Safety
The CWC Safety Team presents a safety minute on ladder safety.
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.
See Our New Project: 2220 11th Street
Learn more about our new multifamily project: 2220 11th Street in Washington, DC.
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WATCH: Safety Minute - Scissor Lift Inspection
Safety Manager Chris Harris from the CWC Safety Team presents a safety minute on scissor lift inspection.
NIH Patient Parking Garage and Utility Vault
This design-build project has enabled the team to have on both construction and designer hard hats!
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.
See Our New Project: 2440 M Street
Learn more about our new commercial project: 2440 M Street in Washington, DC.
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Building Education: Madeira School House Complete
Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) recently completed the interior renovation of a schoolhouse on Madeira’s campus. Despite multiple challenges, the work was completed in time for the school year.
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.
WATCH: Astonishing Time-lapse of Atelier Apartments
WATCH the significant progress of the Atelier Apartments project adjacent the Glenmont Metro Station in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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.
WATCH: CohnReznick's Award-Winning Bethesda Offices
Coakley & Williams Construction Superintendent, Geary Bruce, tells us the inside scoop about the CohnReznick interior construction and project team.
Building Education: Potomac School Project Wins Design Award
The Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development recently announced that The Potomac School’s Spangler Center for Community and Athletics won an Honor Award for institutional design excellence in the 2020 James M. Scott Exceptional Design Awards Program.
In the News: Novavax Supports Vaccine Development at 700 Quince Orchard
Novavax is moving into Coakley & Williams Construction’s recently completed 700 Quince Orchard Road building, which means they will be fighting coronavirus right in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland, in the City of Gaithersburg.
CWC Named Accredited Quality Contractor by ABC
Coakley & Williams Construction of Bethesda, MD today announced that its status as an Accredited Quality Contractor has been renewed by Associated Builders and Contractors for another year.
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.
CohnReznick Wins ABC Excellence in Construction Award
Congratulations to the Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) team for winning the ABC Excellence in Construction Award for the renovation of the Bethesda, Maryland CohnReznick offices.
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.
In the News: Montgomery County's Life Sciences Demand
In an article by Washington Post, they wrote, “In Montgomery County’s biotech corridor along Interstate 270, multiple companies have pivoted to work on possible vaccines and cures, and to expand testing.“
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.
See Our New Project: Landon School
Learn more about our new commercial project: Landon School in Bethesda, MD.
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.
Project Engineer Volunteers as ACE Mentor
One of our colleagues, Tyler Morris, is volunteering his time as a mentor with the ACE Mentor Program, open to any high school student who has the curiosity and drive to learn about a career in design and construction — from contracting and engineering to architecture and landscaping.
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.
In the News: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Since the Food and Drug Administration recently granted an emergency clearance, Thermo Fisher Scientific is producing 5 million new tests towards detection of COVID-19.
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.
WATCH: SAARC Grand Opening
The grand opening and media coverage of SAARC - Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex in Brandywine, MD.
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
SAARC’s Grand Opening in Prince George’s County
The long awaited Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex (SAARC) held its grand opening ceremony on Saturday, February 29, 2020 in Brandywine, Maryland.
WATCH: SAARC Drone Flyover
WATCH: SAARC (Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex) DRONE FLYOVER
New Supernus Pharmaceuticals Headquarters and Laboratories
Supernus Pharmaceutical’s new headquarters is located at 9715 Key West Avenue in Rockville, Maryland. They develop and market proprietary drugs for the treatment of central nervous system diseases and disorders.
The Potomac School's Spangler Center Opens
We celebrate the grand opening of The Potomac School's new athletic center, the Spangler Center with representatives from CannonDesign, Clark Construction and all of the generous donors. The Spangler Center is a 70,000 sf athletic building with two stories. It consists of four basketball courts, with one main feature court, and an indoor running track which circulates around the gym from the second floor.