The new corporate headquarters for Pittsburgh-based FNB Corporation recently received LEED Gold certification, officials with the U.S. Green Building Council said.
The majority of FNB’s Pittsburgh-based corporate employees moved to the new building in November, officials said, consolidating several offices, subsidiaries and support departments under one roof. The building was certified LEED Gold based on its sustainability and design. Using efficient HVAC and lighting systems, as well as environmentally conscious building materials and an electric vehicle charging system, is a key part of the building’s design by Advantus Engineering, a woman-owned firm in the Pittsburgh region.
“Having a positive impact on our employees and the Hill District community, while reducing our impact on the environment, was a strategic goal for our new headquarters, and the expertise of our partners made that goal a success,” Vincent J. Delie, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO of F.N.B. Corporation and First National Bank, said. “After years of planning, we are thrilled to have our team members filling the building and enjoying a workspace that further enhances our outstanding culture.”
LEED is the world’s most widely used green building rating system and provides a framework for energy-efficiency, sustainable design, construction and operations. Project that are LEED certified have followed prerequisites as well as earned credits related to green building aimed at protecting resource and enhancing individual human health and community quality of life.
Officials said the certification was a milestone in FNB’s commitment to Pittsburgh’s Lower Hill District – home to one of the largest, most socially responsible urban development projects in the country. The company worked closely with the development team to ensure construction of the FNB Financial Center achieved high goals for participation by minority- and women-owned businesses.