Saint Gobain Presents: The Resilience Imperative: Can Sustainable Construction Thrive While the Built Environment Adapts to Extreme Weather Realities

Thursday, October 22, 2026 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM · 1 hr. (US/Eastern)
Room 405.1

Information

Resilient construction is no longer a must in only the most extreme climates; it is increasingly a necessity in locations throughout North America --often required to secure insurance coverage. This panel will explore how building science and innovation can help meet these resiliency challenges, while still advancing the progress being made on sustainable construction practices.
Location
Room 405.1
Continuing Education Credit
GBCI
Program
Sponsored Session
Pass Type
Conference PassConference Pass + Sustainable Finance & Investing ForumStudent PassSustainable Finance & Investing Forum 4 Day PassVolunteer Pass
Track
Sponsored Session

Learning Objectives

Learning Objective #1
Participant will be able to describe the relationship between sustainable construction practices and resilient construction and articulate how they can be
Learning Objective #2
Participant will be able to identify key elements of resilienct construction that also contribute to sustainability initiatives.
Learning Objective #3
Participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the factors that insurance companies and banks consider when determining the insurability or financing for a project in a high risk area.
Learning Objective #4
Participants will be able to recognize how policy priorities of municipalities and other government entities can influence sustainable and resilient construction practices and innovations.

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