{"id":166052,"date":"2026-09-25T15:16:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T14:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=166052"},"modified":"2026-09-25T15:16:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T14:16:24","slug":"why-you-should-join-building-resilience-construction-in-an-uncertain-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/why-you-should-join-building-resilience-construction-in-an-uncertain-world\/166052\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you should join Building Resilience: Construction in an Uncertain World"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amanda Williams FISEP, CEnv, head of environmental sustainability, Chartered Institute of Building, discusses the Building Resilience: Construction in an Uncertain World Conference and what can be learned<\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve spent more than two decades working in sustainability<\/a> across multiple sectors, and one thing has become increasingly clear: climate change is no longer a future challenge. It is a present-day reality already affecting how we design, build, operate, and maintain our buildings and infrastructure.<\/p>\n

That is why I am so passionate about our upcoming conference, Building Resilience: Construction in an Uncertain World<\/a>, taking place online on 14 October 2026.<\/p>\n

Construction must prepare for the impacts of a changing climate<\/h3>\n

The construction industry has made significant progress in reducing carbon emissions, and this remains an urgent priority, but mitigation alone is no longer enough. We also need to prepare for the physical impacts of a changing climate that are already baked in. From extreme heat and flooding to supply chain disruption and pressures on workforce wellbeing, the decisions we make today will determine whether our built environment remains safe, functional and resilient for decades to come.<\/p>\n

This conference is designed for anyone who recognises that the climate our buildings were traditionally designed for is not the climate of the future. Whether you are a contractor, consultant, client, designer, asset manager, policymaker, or sustainability professional, the event will provide practical insights to help future-proof your projects and organisation.<\/p>\n

We will be exploring solutions, sharing best practice and showcasing real-world examples from the UK and internationally. Delegates will hear directly from leading experts across industry, academia and policy, including Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive of the Climate Change Committee, alongside speakers from organisations including Arup, AtkinsR\u00e9alis, Aviva, Balfour Beatty, Willmott Dixon and the World Green Building Council.<\/p>\n

What you\u2019ll learn at Building Resilience: Construction in an Uncertain World<\/h3>\n

By attending, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of:<\/p>\n