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The Cybrary Headquarters project wins an ABC Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Award

CK Commercial received an ABC Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Award in the Interiors category for the Cybrary Headquarters Project.  The ABC Excellence in Construction Awards recognizes and celebrates outstanding projects for their quality and workmanship. The success of this project was attributable to the collaborative approach of the entire team, including  Cybrary, COPT and Arris Design. 

This 24,480 SF office space almost tripled the size of Cybrary’s previous office space. This tenant fit-out project features reclaimed wood walls with top-of-the-line finishes and inspiring color schemes throughout the space. The renovation included two podcast studios and a feature break area with unique lighting details and banquette seating.  Open seating areas, private offices, conference rooms and huddle/phone rooms make up the rest of the full floor fit-out space. 

The project overcame several challenges, including being completed during the pandemic. Another challenge was completing the tenant fit-out space while the base building was still under construction with another general contractor, which required careful coordination and communication. Additionally, the project team had to demobilize during the project due to the base building not receiving permanent power because of continuous delays from PEPCO. This delayed the installation of ceiling tiles, wood, millwork and other finishes, which required the appropriate temperature control to be properly installed and maintained. The project was completed on an accelerated timeline, and the project team worked to resequence those items to ensure the project maintained its schedule.

Congratulations to the CK team and our partners on this exciting award!

CK Commercial achieves Diamond Level STEP Safety recognition from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)

CK Commercial is proud to announce that we have been named a Diamond Level STEP (Safety Training Evaluation Process) recipient by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). This is CK Commercial’s third year being recognized for its commitment to safety and our first year achieving the Diamond Level, the highest level attainable by STEP participants.

“To be named a STEP Diamond level recipient is something we are extremely proud of,” said CK Commercial Founder and Lead Strategist Michael Crim, “Our commitment to safety and our team go hand in hand and are of utmost importance in executing our vision as a company.”

Founded in 1989 as a safety benchmarking and improvement tool, STEP has evolved into a world-class safety management system that dramatically improves safety performance among participants regardless of company size or type of work. Participating ABC member firms measure their safety processes and policies on 25 key components through a detailed questionnaire with the goal of implementing or enhancing safety programs that reduce jobsite incidents. Companies that participate in the STEP Safety Management system are said to be 655% safer than the industry average.

CK Commercial makes the Inc. 5000 for the Second year in a row!

Inc. magazine today revealed that CK Commercial ranked on its annual Inc. 5000 list for the Second year in a row.  The Inc. 5000 list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This list represents some of the most successful independent small businesses in America.

“To land a spot on this coveted list for the second consecutive year is reflective of the resilience and grit of our team. With 2020 being one of the most challenging years for everyone, to achieve the growth we did while maintaining our focus on redefining the construction experience for our team members and clients is something we are proud of,” said CK Commercial Founder and Lead Strategist Michael Crim

Not only have the companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but this year’s list also proved especially resilient and flexible given 2020’s unprecedented challenges. Among the 5,000, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543 percent, and median revenue reached $11.1 million. Together, those companies added more than 610,000 jobs over the past three years.

We are incredibly grateful and proud to make the Inc. 5000 list for the second year in a row!

Read more about the Inc 5000 list here: https://www.inc.com/inc5000