The Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) has for decades recognized the critical importance of robust cross-border security, seamless trade and…
As climate related disasters worsen – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage
What is a “resilient home? Resilient homes are built to withstand extremes, such as heavy rainstorms, wildfires and severe wind.…
The damage is seen across many industries, including in the construction sector. That’s why climate data is vital to consider…
Flooding in Montréal, and other Canadian cities, is becoming a more frequent occurrence.
The Building Resilience Coalition, a major sponsor of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, has achieved major goals in strengthening efforts…
Public green spaces and smart building materials can help cool cities in severe heatwaves.
The fact that our weather patterns are changing is not headline news. The rising frequency and severity of extreme weather…
Canadians are facing larger disasters on a more frequent basis. There is no doubt that some of these recent and…
Engineers, architects and builders can design and construct affordable new buildings that can resist tornadoes, floods and wildfires without making…