REVOLUTIONIZING STORMWATER RESILIENCE DESIGN STANDARDS! Free Educational Webcast July 25, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Eastern Time This presentation highlights the imperative of adapting to climate change by reimagining traditional approaches to stormwater management. By exploring innovative strategies and technologies, the audience gains insights into mitigating the impact of extreme weather events on urban infrastructure. The presentation emphasizes lessons learned from real-world implementations, demonstrating the efficacy of integrating nature-based solutions, such as green infrastructure, to enhance resilience and sustainability. By embracing these advancements, communities can better prepare for future challenges and create more resilient environments for future generations. Presenters: Daniel Medina, PhD, PE, City of Alexandria, Virginia Rob Traver, Robert Traver, PhD, PE, D.WRE, F.EWRI, F.ASCE Director, Center for Resilient Water Systems, Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Villanova University Jeff Burkey, Department of Natural Resources and Parks Mike Tippin, City of Virginia Beach Public Works CJ Bodnar, City of Virginia Beach Pubic Works Tom Jacobs, Mid-America Regional Council Midori Patterson, PE, Autodesk, Inc. (co-moderator) Fernando Pasquel, Senior Vice President, National Director, Stormwater & Watershed Management, Arcadis U.S., Inc. (co-moderator) PDH Credits will be available for attendees following this event.
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REVOLUTIONIZING STORMWATER RESILIENCE DESIGN STANDARDS! Free Educational Webcast July 25, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Eastern Time This presentation highlights the imperative of adapting to climate change by reimagining traditional approaches to stormwater management. By exploring innovative strategies and technologies, the audience gains insights into mitigating the impact of extreme weather events on urban infrastructure. The presentation emphasizes lessons learned from real-world implementations, demonstrating the efficacy of integrating nature-based solutions, such as green infrastructure, to enhance resilience and sustainability. By embracing these advancements, communities can better prepare for future challenges and create more resilient environments for future generations. Presenters: Daniel Medina, PhD, PE, City of Alexandria, Virginia Rob Traver, Robert Traver, PhD, PE, D.WRE, F.EWRI, F.ASCE Director, Center for Resilient Water Systems, Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Villanova University Jeff Burkey, Department of Natural Resources and Parks Mike Tippin, City of Virginia Beach Public Works CJ Bodnar, City of Virginia Beach Pubic Works Tom Jacobs, Mid-America Regional Council Midori Patterson, PE, Autodesk, Inc. (co-moderator) Fernando Pasquel, Senior Vice President, National Director, Stormwater & Watershed Management, Arcadis U.S., Inc. (co-moderator) PDH Credits will be available for attendees following this event.
WEF - Revolutionizing Stormwater Resilience Design Standards!
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Climate change.. designers are trained to considers climate change for 50 years in their professional education. With the evidence of damage to the roofs and rainwater ingress nowadays, I have serious doubt in this. S84(1) in UBBL 1984 stipulates that suitable measures shall be make to prevent water ingress. In the 60s, rainwater dripped vertically. Nowadays, rainwater spalshes diagonally due to stronger wind. So, was what suitable in the 80s is suitable nowadays? This can be evidenced in rainwater splashing in the lobbies and carpark that are designed to be open without waterproofing protection. Furthermore, the pressure to bring down the costs, make more profits and expedite the construction duration exacerbates the situation. An architect who told the audiences in a seminar that if climate change was not mentioned in the contract, they did not need to bother climate change. This really pissed me off and I started to criticize him with nasty words, ended up I was banned by the organizer. Hahahaaa, honesty is not the best policy nowadays... Well, case laws say that residential building must be designed and constructed for due fitness for habitation. If climate change is ignored and the consequential cracks and leakage take place, it is apparently a NEGLIGENCE. Building managers have to face these consequences. In view of the responsibilities to stipulated in s85 of Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 and S21 of Strata Management Act 2013, building owners shall maintain the buildings in good, safe and serviceable condition. Besides claiming from developers, climate retrofitting is the way forward... https://lnkd.in/ew9Efanp
A Practical Guide to Climate-resilient Buildings
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Risks are inherent in every construction project, but are more pronounced within projects lacking the design resilience needed to withstand changes in climate conditions. Learn how construction professionals can adapt their approaches and processes and more in this article: https://ow.ly/VEr050RlmAz #berkleycp #construction
Evolution of the Standard of Care Due to Climate Change | Berkley Construction Professional
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This is really interesting, the start of Embodied Carbon Performance in planning in the City of Westminster's Regulation 19 City Plan update and their retrofit first policy. The consultation is now open (closes 25th April 2024). What are yours thoughts.....??? Draft Policy: In summary; 1 The proposed development will deliver public benefits which could not be delivered through a suitably comparable retrofit option; and 2. The whole-lifetime carbon of a newbuilding would be less or similar to a suitably comparable retrofit option; or 3. The proposed development has bespoke operational requirements which could not be provided through the repurposing, adaptation and/or extension of the existing building(s); or 4. It is demonstrated that a retrofitting option is not possible or achievable due to structural constraints, demonstrated through an independently verified structural engineers report. The consultation set out targets for embodied carbon performance for new developments : LETI Carbon alignment bands for offices: A (less than 350KgC02/m2) and B (less than 475 kgCO2/m2) as a minimum cited as requirements for new build non-resi.... The will also be an offset fund created where targets are not met.....but details seem to be in the works for that
New Retrofit First Policy
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Risks are inherent in every construction project, but are more pronounced within projects lacking the design resilience needed to withstand changes in climate conditions. Learn how construction professionals can adapt their approaches and processes and more in this article: https://ow.ly/ZjFG50RiJmn #berkleycp #standardofcare #construction
Evolution of the Standard of Care Due to Climate Change | Berkley Insurance
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Embodied carbon must be and can be measured and reduced.
Did you know that buildings contribute to nearly 42% of global carbon emissions? In collaboration with SOCOTEC, Bisnow’s recent article titled, “’You Only Get One Shot’: Why Reducing Carbon Emissions is a High Priority for Buildings,” explores the responsibility of the architectural and engineering industry to address the climate crisis and reduce carbon emissions. SOCOTEC works closely with building owners and project teams to lead the way to a more sustainable future in response to this critical issue. After all, you only get one shot! In their interviews, Andrew Graceffa, RA, Principal, Energy & Sustainability, and Jesse Rittenhouse, Director of Strategy, provided valuable insight into SOCOTEC’s methodology: conducting comprehensive whole-building life cycle assessments, analyzing environmental impacts, and navigating new regulations while embracing future challenges. We extend our gratitude to Bisnow, Andrew Graceffa, Jesse Rittenhouse and all individuals involved in crafting this enlightening article that speaks to our teams’ unwavering commitment to sustainability and emphasizes how we can build a greener future together. For further insight into why addressing carbon emissions in buildings is a high priority, we invite you to explore the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e2asZdVD
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Did you know that buildings contribute to nearly 42% of global carbon emissions? In collaboration with SOCOTEC, Bisnow’s recent article titled, “’You Only Get One Shot’: Why Reducing Carbon Emissions is a High Priority for Buildings,” explores the responsibility of the architectural and engineering industry to address the climate crisis and reduce carbon emissions. SOCOTEC works closely with building owners and project teams to lead the way to a more sustainable future in response to this critical issue. After all, you only get one shot! In their interviews, Andrew Graceffa, RA, Principal, Energy & Sustainability, and Jesse Rittenhouse, Director of Strategy, provided valuable insight into SOCOTEC’s methodology: conducting comprehensive whole-building life cycle assessments, analyzing environmental impacts, and navigating new regulations while embracing future challenges. We extend our gratitude to Bisnow, Andrew Graceffa, Jesse Rittenhouse and all individuals involved in crafting this enlightening article that speaks to our teams’ unwavering commitment to sustainability and emphasizes how we can build a greener future together. For further insight into why addressing carbon emissions in buildings is a high priority, we invite you to explore the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e2asZdVD
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Risks are inherent in every construction project, but are more pronounced within projects lacking the design resilience needed to withstand changes in climate conditions. Learn how construction professionals can adapt their approaches and processes and more in this article: https://ow.ly/E1LA50RkWgE #berkleycp #standardofcare #construction
Evolution of the Standard of Care Due to Climate Change | Berkley Construction Professional
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New Commentary! Why Convergence Research is Needed Challenges ahead: addressing the complex issues of building performance, public safety, climate change and socio-ecological value Most buildings today are complex – even what we might consider simple buildings. Several systemic failures have occurred across multiple aspects of the built environment in many parts of the world. Brian Meacham explores what can be done to improve this situation. A need to reframe buildings and the built environment as a socio-ecological-technical system means applying systemic thinking and integration across disciplinary boundaries in research, design, construction and regulation. Read: https://lnkd.in/gJRiC_MC #building #performance #system
Why Convergence Research is Needed
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Recent bridge collapses underscore the need for stricter checks on design and tendering processes. Faulty designs and poor tendering, often prioritizing the lowest bidder, have been major culprits, along with insufficient climate resilience measures. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dzt7YSd3 #InfrastructureSafety #BridgeDesign #Engineering #ClimateResilience #StructuralIntegrity #ConstructionStandards
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Senior Vice President, National Director - Stormwater & Watershed Management, Arcadis
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