Tariffs Detrimental to U.S. – Canada Relationship

1 year ago

The Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) has for decades recognized the critical importance of robust cross-border security, seamless trade and…

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens

1 year ago

As climate related disasters worsen – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

As climate changes, the way we build homes must also change 

1 year ago

What is a “resilient home? Resilient homes are built to withstand extremes, such as heavy rainstorms, wildfires and severe wind.…

Global temperatures passed critical 1.5°C milestone for the first time in 2024 – new portrayal

1 year ago

The damage is seen across many industries, including in the construction sector. That’s why climate data is vital to consider…

New stormwater infrastructure is needed for Canadian cities

2 years ago

Flooding in Montréal, and other Canadian cities, is becoming a more frequent occurrence.

Building Resilience Coalition Achieves Major Gains in Promoting Designing For Resilience

2 years ago

The Building Resilience Coalition, a major sponsor of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, has achieved major goals in strengthening efforts…

What can cities and towns do to lower extreme temperatures?

2 years ago

Public green spaces and smart building materials can help cool cities in severe heatwaves.

Designing for Resiliency – The New Face of Sustainability

2 years ago

The fact that our weather patterns are changing is not headline news. The rising frequency and severity of extreme weather…

Why Canada needs to dramatically update how it prepares for and manages emergencies

2 years ago

Canadians are facing larger disasters on a more frequent basis. There is no doubt that some of these recent and…

The cheaper we build our buildings, the more they cost after an earthquake, wildfire or tornado

2 years ago

Engineers, architects and builders can design and construct affordable new buildings that can resist tornadoes, floods and wildfires without making…