Climate Change and the Evolving Standard of Care

Description

Sponsored by the BSCES Committee on Sustainability and Younger Member Group

Speakers:

Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Management & CX Officer, Berkley Alliance Managers

Jay S. Gregory, Partner, Gordon, Rees, Scully, & Mansukhani (GRSM)

The practice of architecture and engineering in the 21st century can be forbidding. Today’s increasingly complicated and uncertain landscape includes climate change, aging infrastructure, pandemics, and a host of other manmade and natural phenomena. The importance of incorporating adaptation strategies and anticipating extreme weather events are just two areas that are shaping the standard of care for design professionals. Through instruction and actual case examples, this webinar offers valuable insights into applying the principles of resilient design for including site and building design that can withstand extreme weather and remain functional and habitable, infrastructure that supports a sustainable ecosystem, and community design that manages stormwater and mitigates wildfire risk. Participants will learn strategies to manage risk and expectations of project owners as appropriate performance and planning criteria, are established and implemented in design and construction. 

Registration Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026

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