CIP Finishes is a specialty construction firm that handles all aspects of interior hardware in multi-family residential and related projects. Let us bid your next project. We have the experience you need, and a reputation you can trust.
The future looks bright for multifamily

As a construction company that specializes in the intricate and time-sensitive process of installing interior finishing hardware in large-scale apartment and condominium communities, we at CIP Finishes can tell you first-hand that this is one business that didn’t miss a beat during the past two years of the COVID-19 crisis. While materials sourcing and inflation added immense pressure to our jobs, the multifamily housing industry did not slow a bit, and it’s continuing on a strong trajectory as we exit the pandemic.

And there’s good reason for that—this industry is working hard to catch up with the inventory needs of a growing population. Look at any recent report on home sales in the greater Washington, D.C. region, and you’ll see that there just aren’t enough homes for the number of people who want to buy them. We are entering a period where our two largest generations—millennials and baby boomers—are in many cases competing for the same housing, as millennials seek low-maintenance homes in walkable urban communities, and baby boomers trade their single-family homes for this same living experience.

Amid these demographic shifts, our region’s housing supply is still recovering from the hit it took during the Great Recession. A recent report for the Virginia legislature found that Virginia is building around 30,000 new homes per year—half the rate of production the state saw in the mid-2000s. The state’s population has grown by 10.2% since 2008, while housing supply has only grown by 8.7%. And since households of only one or two members are growing faster than larger families, as the report found, it’s easy to see why vacancy rates in high-quality multifamily communities are historically low.

We are proud to be playing a role in bringing much-needed high-quality homes to market in modern, beautiful multifamily communities. These are projects that are transforming neighborhoods as they bring more housing close to transit, shops, restaurants and other attractions. Some of our recent project sales are good examples.
CIP Completes luxury, technical work for Ritz-Carlton Residences
CIP Finishes installed high-end glass doors, stalls, bath accessories and mirrors in unit bathrooms at the Ritz Carlton Residences, Chevy Chase.
CIP Finishes has recently completed package concierge systems—among other high-end interior finishes—at one of the Washington, D.C., area’s most in-demand luxury properties, the Ritz Carlton Residences, Chevy Chase. The package management solution furnished by CIP Finishes is just one of the new technology-based solutions we provide for modern multifamily living. 

The package concierge system sends an e-mail notification to residents whenever they have a delivery, who then use secure access to obtain their items. We also provide this solution to commercial projects, where secure holding can be a major benefit to office renters. 
Meet Our mirror man
Frameless mirrors installed at the Ritz Carlton Residences, Chevy Chase 
Eduardo Escobar is known around our construction sites by another name—the Mirror Man. He has been with us for eight years and in that time, he’s taken our interior mirror work to the next level by creating custom designs. Here’s a look at some of the expert solutions he’s installed recently:

Lake Anne Fellowship House in Reston: CIP completed full walls of mirrors custom to the development’s fitness rooms and framed mirrors for the common area restrooms. In-unit, CIP supplied pivoting mirrors for live-in convenience. 

The Ritz Carlton Residences, Chevy Chase in Maryland: This high-end property boasts our solution for frameless mirrors in the common-area restrooms and unit bathrooms. It’s just one of our custom solutions for the project.
 
Passport NoVa in Herndon: Sleek bathroom mirrors with matte black frames bring together the modern feel of these units. 

Bryant Street on NE Washington, D.C.: Antique mirrors installed artfully in common areas bring personality to this development and show the wide range of our custom work. 

Roland Clarke in Reston: Custom lighted mirrors make these bathrooms efficient and beautiful. 

Large, custom mirrors are difficult to install and an often-expensive finish that lend a high-end feel to any multifamily property. Eduardo and the rest of our team can create custom solutions at a specific price point. 
CIP invests in the community

Working in the housing industry, we are acutely aware of the need for affordable housing options for the many essential workers who make communities run. That is why we are proud to support Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland’s 17th Annual John Lippincott Memorial Golf Tournament. This is one of many community organizations we support regularly. Learn more about this June 3 event here.