Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee is a major employer and corporate citizen in Chattanooga. They are in process of building new offices on Cameron Hill. Construction should be completed by, which should be completed by June 2009.
The new offices should consolidate operations which now take place in 10 different buildings in Chattanooga. The site at Cameron Hill looks over downtown Chattanooga. It is 5 buildings, with a 1 million square foot parking garage.
Cameron Hill has had an important history in Chattanooga. In the 1860's it served as a Union cannon emplacement. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries it was a premier social location. Durint eh mid 20th century it began a decline. In 1962 the top was leveled for development. It had been the site of Cameron Hill apartments since 1975.
In April BCBS announced plans to obtain LEEDS certification for the office complex. This certification program offers 4 levels: certified, silver, gold, and platinum. The new BCBS offices should meet the silver rating level. The announcement in April indicated that there are 9 LEED certified projects in Tennessee. LEEDS certification measurements evaluate sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. The certification program is rund by the Green Building Council.
The office construction is being by the Staubach Company, a global real estate firm chaired by Roger Staubach. He spoke at this year's Spirit of Innovation awards on April 16. The project is estimated at $299 millions and will be approximately 950,000 square feet.
Vicky Gregg is president and chief executive office. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee provides insurance for over 3 million people. It was founded in 1945 and is based in Chattanooga.
Here is a Cameron Hill and construction site image library from the BCBS website.
Here is an interesting series of photos showing daily progress since the start of construction in May, 2006.
View of new Blue Cross Blue Shield offices from a hill across town.
View of new Blue Cross Blue Shield offices from close to the construction site.
Existing Blue Cross Blue Shield offices down town Chattanooga.
Richard Smith
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