PNC Bank building green in Rehoboth
The new branch off Route 1 in what is now the parking lot of an existing PNC branch next to the former Salvation Army building will be a “Green Branch,” part of a larger initiative by the bank to use more eco-friendly business practices.
Tom Danielson, construction project manager for PNC, said the building would be 3,680 square feet, and it should be open before July 4.
In keeping with PNC’s Green Branch concept, the facility will have a contemporary, open look with more space for tellers and offices. PNC officials say more than 50 percent of materials in green branches are locally manufactured or made from recycled materials – floors, wall coverings and furniture fabric. The building will use natural light and high-efficiency insulation via window walls, which isolate from extreme exterior temperatures, and prefabricated wall panels.
The new facility will allow PNC to consolidate its two Rehoboth branches into a larger bank. No layoffs are planned.
Jason Beyersdorf, spokesman for PNC Bank, said, “There will be no effect on positions in the retail branches. PNC is committed to meeting the needs of our retail banking clients and providing convenient, uninterrupted access to banking services and, now, branch locations that reflect our commitment to environmental responsibility.”
Ryan Mavity covers Milton and the court system. He is married to Rachel Swick Mavity and has two kids, Alex and Jane. Ryan started with the Cape Gazette all the way back in February 2007, previously covering the City of Rehoboth Beach. A native of Easton, Md. and graduate of Towson University, Ryan enjoys watching the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Capitals and Baltimore Orioles in his spare time.
