In the wake of major disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy, the need for resilient construction, both in the US and worldwide, is becoming more and more apparent. According to the Portland Cement Association (PCA): “Enhancing the resilience of buildings through mandatory requirements that increase robustness, durability, longevity, disaster resistance, and safety should be a priority for every jurisdiction interested in improving community sustainability.”
The following infographic provides information on resilient construction, including facts on concrete, building codes and natural hazard mitigation.
The UK government will provide local councils with funding for pothole repair and preventive maintenance, while President Obama has announced a US$1 billion National Disaster Resilience Competition.
Lafarge North America supports ‘Designing for Disaster’ exhibition in Washington; Holcim Canada sponsors the Canada Green Building Council; the US Energy Department invests in zero-emission cargo transport research.
Following President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, PCA and the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub have discussed their projects to improve fuel efficiency and construction standards.
