Managing construction and infrastructure risk in a changing climate – Upcoming webinar
As extreme weather events become increasingly common across the UK, organisations responsible for construction, infrastructure and public safety must take proactive steps to identify, manage and mitigate climate-related risks.
RoSPA will be hosting a free webinar on managing construction and infrastructure risk in a changing climate on Wednesday 11 November at 10:00 am - 10:45 am.
According to the Government, the UK’s climate is changing, with recent warming “moving outside the envelope of historical observations” and climate models projecting warmer and wetter winters, hotter and drier summers and more frequent and intense weather extremes.
Daniel Hicks, Technical Research Manager at NHBC (the National House-Building Council) will present on the findings of the NHBC Foundation’s report, Managing construction in a changing climate.
The report examines how climate change is affecting construction across the UK, including the impact of extreme weather on construction quality, programmes, materials and costs; the risks to worker health, safety and wellbeing; practical guidance for site managers to prepare for extreme weather; and solutions, technologies and techniques to improve climate adaptation on site.
In addition, RoSPA Water and Leisure Consultant, Reggie Robinson will present on the role of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in helping organisations manage surface water, improve resilience and prepare for a changing climate, explaining key risks, practical considerations and evidence-led approaches that can support safer, more resilient developments and communities.
The webinar will be chaired by RoSPA OSH and Falls Manager, Jules Robinson. As well as gaining insights into how to manage climate-related risks, attendees will also be able to hear about the available guidance and checklists to support better decision-making and opportunities for collaboration and professional input into the wider policy conversation.