Author: Rebecca Campbell

CK Commercial recognized with three Excellence in Construction awards

CK Commercial is the proud recipient of three Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Greater Baltimore Excellence in Construction Awards. The Excellence in Construction awards recognizes outstanding projects ABC members have built in the greater Baltimore area.

The winning projects are:

Ambu | Platinum Award Winner

This project involved the interior fit-out for Ambu, a company that developed, produces and markets single-use endoscopy solutions, diagnostic and life-supporting equipment to hospitals, private practices, and rescue services. The project included the interior fit-out of 22,550 SF for Ambu’s U.S. office space on a compressed schedule. Given the tight schedule, challenges arose in obtaining a building permit, but the team was able to resolve that issue and resequence the schedule in order to get the project completed. The renovated space makes use of the layout with offices, collaborative works areas, a conference room, a specialized innovation simulation lab, and a break area with a kitchen. The result is an office space renovated on a compressed schedule that is energetic, vibrant and features bright colors and patterns in the finishes, including the paint, millwork, tile and flooring.

Anne Arundel Dermatology | Gold Award Winner

This project included the full demolition and fit-out of over 16,000 SF of office space for Anne Arundel Dermatology. Anne Arundel Dermatology has over 60 locations with over 155 highly educated and specially trained clinicians aiming to be the best community dermatology source in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. The renovation included the build-out of four separate offices, a reception area, and exam rooms. The space features solid surface ledges at reception desks, calming blue and green accent walls, pocket doors with wood framing, and millwork throughout the office.

TenThreeTwenty Amenity Space | Gold Award Winner

This project at 10320 Little Patuxent Parkway included the 7,680 SF interior renovation to a 12-story, Class A office building’s amenities space. This project was challenging in that the project was completed at night to minimize disruption to the existing building tenants. The space also required a lot of detailed coordination of the elevations and placement of ductwork, light fixtures and piping within the open ceiling and bulkhead ceilings while also factoring in the beams. The renovated space includes a large amenity space for the building tenants with ample seating, collaborative meeting areas, a large kitchen island, and a snack area.

The CK team will celebrate these wins with other Excellence in Construction award winner on October 12. A special thank you to our team members and partners that contributed to these projects!


July 07,2023
CK Commercial Attends Baltimore Community Lending Renovation Project Unveiling
The CK Commercial team (James Jones, Mike Turner, Miguel Gonzalez, Izzy Wagner and Zikiyaa Moody) joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) Executive Leadership Watchen Harris Bruce and Dale Glenwood Green and Brian Easter from Sultan Campbell Britt & Associates to celebrate the kick-off of BCL’s renovation project.

Last week CK Commercial attended the official kick-off of the Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) Headquarters renovation project in Baltimore, MD. BCL was joined by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, who, in an effort to increase economic opportunities in disadvantaged communities, secured $1 million to support the renovation of BCL’s office headquarters and new Small Business Development and Resource center.

BCL’s mission is to “support the revitalization and strengthening of underserved communities throughout the Baltimore metro area through innovative and flexible financial assistance designed to promote community development.” The funding received will help further BCL’s mission to provide small business owners with the resources to gain access to numerous business development training and assistance opportunities.

“It takes a village to make the Business Development and Resource Center a reality. The village is the Federal, State, local government and all stakeholders who have come together so we can continue supporting small businesses for years to come,” Watchen Harris Bruce, President and CEO, Baltimore Community Lending.

The BCL project will include the renovation of over 17,000 SF of their new space on North Calvert Street in Baltimore, MD. The four-story building will be renovated to include a Training Center on the first level, Co-working and Business Development on the second level, and BCL offices and collaborative spaces will be included for the third and fourth levels.

The project is expected to start in July 2023, with an estimated completion of September 2023.


June 30,2023
CK Commercial Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2023 for the FIFTH year in a row!

CK Commercial has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list. Featured in the May/June 2023 issue, which hits newsstands on May 16, 2023, and prominently featured on Inc.com, the list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company culture, whether operating in a physical or a virtual facility. 

After collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. selected 591 honorees this year. Each company that was nominated took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, which included topics such as management effectiveness, perks, fostering employee growth, and overall company culture. The organization’s benefits were also audited to determine overall score and ranking. 

Although CK Commercial has been recognized for the last four years as an Inc Best Workplace, we refuse to become complacent. Our culture-first commitment is in the DNA of CK Commercial. From our inception, we have had a clearly defined mission, core values, norms, expectations and strategic anchors that we prioritize in our hiring decisions and performance reviews and that we consistently over-communicate and reinforce daily. Additionally, we continuously look for ways to enhance and improve our culture and look to our team members for their honest feedback, collaborative input and fresh ideas. 

CK Commercial Founder and Lead Strategist Michael Crim emphasizes the importance of keeping the team a priority year after year.

“To be a part of this coveted list for five consecutive years is a huge honor. As we continue to grow and evolve as a company, we remain committed to maintaining our founding goal of always putting our team first and building an exceptional workplace culture. 

“Being named to Best Workplaces is an honor that only a small fraction of companies have been able to claim,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “Proving to the world that you’re a magnet for talent and have a culture that keeps teams engaged, productive, and proud to come to work is a truly remarkable achievement.” 

Read the full list here.


May 09,2023
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