Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has announced Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC), headquartered in Bethesda, Md., as its 2026 Contractor of the Year. The award was presented at the 36th annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala during ABC Convention 2026 in Salt Lake City on March 19.
The Contractor of the Year award annually recognizes a member company for “corporate integrity and commitment to health and safety, professional development, and industry-leading workforce development,” according to a media release.
“Coakley & Williams Construction creates the exceptional places and spaces in and around our nation’s capital where people live, learn, work, and thrive,” said 2026 chair of the ABC national board of directors Thomas “Murph” Murphy, vice president of Power & Construction Group. “There are few contractors with roots that run as deep within ABC. The 65-year member is a prime example of the merit shop philosophy, evidenced by the company’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of health, safety and quality, delivering maximum value to clients and communities, investing in employee development, and continually defending a fair and open construction marketplace.
“I am honored to extend heartfelt congratulations to the entire CWC team for exemplifying what it means to be an ABC contractor of choice and a trusted partner for construction services,” said Murphy. “ABC is a stronger association thanks to members like CWC.”
Founded in 1961, CWC is a general contractor with 160 employees that generates nearly $300 million in annual revenue, known for life science facilities, multifamily housing, K-12 schools, higher education buildings, industrial facilities, major municipal projects, hospitality venues, and corporate interiors.
CWC has obtained the ABC Accredited Quality Contractor credential and participated in the organization’s STEP Health and Safety Management System for more than two decades.
