FNB Tower at 501 Fayetteville Street

Choate Construction partnered with the owner and design team to achieve ambitious sustainability goals, creating a healthier, more sustainable building for years to come.

The project incorporates finish materials with documented environmental benefits and low-emitting products that promote better indoor air quality and occupant health. Regionally sourced Tennessee Crab Orchard stone adds a timeless exterior feature while supporting responsible material sourcing.

The result is a beautiful, high-performing building that reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and minimizing its environmental impact.

With just 50 feet between buildings there was little room for the tower crane. When the parking deck was built, the crane foundation was left in place in anticipation of future development. Choate uncovered the foundation and constructed the tower crane through the existing garage. This required extreme coordination to ensure the safety of people using the deck. 

Recognizing that people needed to get to work and wanting to be considerate of the building’s neighbors, Choate created a logistics plan to allow pedestrians and vehicles to move safely around the jobsite.

Choate designed and built a covered pedestrian walkway with overhead protection and lighting, allowing continued use of south plaza pedestrian connector.  Choate also created detailed traffic plans for Wilmington and Fayetteville Streets, two main arteries. Wilmington was the only street that could be used for deliveries because Fayetteville Street runs above the underground parking structure.  Wilmington is heavily congested during rush hour, preventing permanent lane closures.  Choate shifted traffic patterns twice per day in order to maximize operations while not impacting commuters.  After 9:30am, two lanes of the street could be used for construction deliveries.  There was no lay-down area in this tight space. All deliveries were scheduled in advance and accepted onto the site only at their designated time slot.