Resilience and Climate Adaptation : Building for Extreme Weather

Summary

Please note: this event is for over 18’s only.

As climate change accelerates, the construction industry faces increasing pressure to respond to more frequent and severe extreme weather events. This webinar explores the critical concept of climate resilience and its growing importance in shaping the future of the built environment. Participants will gain insight into how infrastructure and urban systems can be better prepared to withstand and adapt to environmental challenges.

The session will examine the key risks posed by climate change and how these impact planning, design, and engineering practices. It will also highlight practical and forward-thinking strategies that professionals can adopt to enhance the resilience of buildings and infrastructure. Through this discussion, attendees will develop a deeper understanding of how to integrate resilience into projects, ensuring long-term sustainability and performance in an evolving climate landscape.

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Speaker

Chris Gorse BSc (Hons), MSc. PhD, MCIOB, MAPM, FHEA, Cert Ed, Dip Ed, Dip.

,Professor of Construction Engineering and Management at Loughborough University

Professor Christopher Gorse is a leading academic in construction engineering and management, serving as Professor of Construction Engineering and Management at Loughborough University. With over 30 years of experience spanning both industry and academia, he has developed a strong reputation for advancing research and practice in the built environment.

Professor Gorse’s expertise lies in construction management, building performance, sustainability, and energy systems, with a particular focus on delivering healthy, efficient, and sustainable built environments.

An accomplished author, he has published extensively on construction, sustainability, and building performance, contributing to over 100 academic outputs including journal articles, books, and industry reports. His work continues to shape the future of construction through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainable development

Online Platform

The webinar will be held using MS Teams. Before the session, you will receive an email from Eventbrite containing a link to complete your registration on Teams. After registering with Teams, you will receive the link for joining the webinar.

Time Zones

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Contact

Georgia Massey

Senior Member Services and Events Coordinator

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CIOB Assist

The webinar is free for CIOB members to attend, but if you would like to make an optional donation to CIOB Assist you can do this during the registration process.