Pensacola Project
September 2002: Pensacola site selected as first remote call center
March 2003: Gov. Jeb Bush attends ground breaking for Heritage Oaks Call Center
Nov. 2003: Building I opens – Gov. Bush attends
July 2005: Gov. Bush attends expansion announcement for Heritage Oaks
July 2006: Construction begins on Building 2, Parking Deck and Central Energy Plant
Dec. 2006: Construction begins on Building 3
May 2007: Building 4 authorized for design and construction
Aug. 2007: Parking Deck and Central Energy Plant opens
Dec. 2007: Building 2 opens
Oct. 2008: Building 4 construction begins
Jan. 2009: Building 3 opens
May. 2009: Pensacola campus dedicated as the Brian L. McDonnell Center at Heritage Oaks – Gov. Charlie Crist attends
Spring 2011: Fourth and final office building slated to open
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U.S. Green Building Council
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Navy Federal is Environmentally Friendly
Navy Federal Credit Union is LEEDing in Pensacola, FL. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the U.S. Green Building Council's building rating system that guides construction of environmentally friendly buildings.
After opening its first building in 2003, Florida's first gold-certified commercial building on the Heritage Oaks campus, Navy Federal went green again, opening two additional buildings, in December 2007 and January 2008, respectively. In doing so, Navy Federal is bringing jobs and environmental responsibility to Florida's Gulf Coast.
Navy Federal's Brian L. McDonnell Center at Heritage Oaks "Green" Construction Facts
Navy Federal is proud to have constructed LEED office buildings in Pensacola. Using the U.S. Green Building Council's point system, the following high standard, environment-friendly elements were incorporated into the construction:
- White roof reflecting over 80% of sun's rays to minimize heat gain
- Aerators, low-flow shower heads & faucets, motion sensors and dual flush toilets installed in lavatory faucets to conserve water
- Carpet tiles are made from recycled content and are completely recyclable themselves
- Diverted 70% of construction waste from local landfills, including cardboard, paper, plastic, steel, wood, concrete and asphalt
- All specimen trees at the campus, including ancient live oaks, were preserved
- Bio-swales on campus divert rain water to two retention ponds for re-use in irrigating the landscaping, when necessary
- Employees control the airflow at their workstations through floor diffusers to maximize comfort and minimize energy consumption
- Furniture along with other woodwork features contain recycled content
- Indoor air quality is tested prior to moving into each building and annually to ensure that no volatile gasses are emitted inside the buildings
- Lighting is automatically controlled by sensors to keep light levels consistent throughout each building
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Employee-Focused Workplace
Modeled after its Northern Virginia head-quarters, the Brian L. McDonnell Center at Heritage Oaks is an employee focused workplace. The vision was simple and clear —
"To establish a facility located in a park-like setting among trees and with a view of water, with amenities of similar value as found at headquarters, making it a place that will attract and retain employees."
Here's what you’ll find in Pensacola:
- Over 1,000 feet of window glass in three buildings provides an abundance of natural daylight and views to 90% of building occupants
- Native plants and ancient live oaks preserved on the property
- Nature trail walking paths flow through the campus
- Two ponds with fountains
- Outdoor patios and gazebos
- Indoor palm garden and other live plants
- Two state-of-the-art fitness centers
- Full-service cafeteria and coffee shop/sundry store
- Occupational Health Facility
- Mother's rooms
- Quiet rooms
- Recreation Room
- Modern training facilities
- Private counseling rooms
Interested in working for Navy Federal? Check Employment Opportunities.
Navy Federal Numbers
The world’s largest credit union is growing in Pensacola.
- Nearly 3.3 million members worldwide
- Approximately 1,300 current team members on the Pensacola campus
- Nearly 3,000 team members expected when campus is complete
- Upon completion, five green structures on campus
- Nearly 640,000 square feet of office space when construction is finished
- Campus sits on 62 acres
