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Climate Resilient Infrastructure

IDENTIFY AND MANAGE CLIMATE RISKS TO PHYSICAL ASSETS AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

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Climate impacts present significant risks to infrastructure across the U.S. Many of our older built systems have not been designed to withstand the increasing effects of a changing climate, such as higher average temperatures, and severe storms, floods and wildfires. There is a growing need for more sustainable, climate-ready infrastructure with resilience embedded in its planning, design, construction, and operations and maintenance.

Governments and funders are increasingly asking project developers to assess the climate-related impacts of infrastructure projects and integrate climate change into planning and design.

Featured Capabilities

Infrastructure is the core of our business. With professionals specializing in all aspects of the built environment, we can support clients in all sectors with projects of any scale in all regions of the U.S. We are dedicated to helping organizations access innovative technical solutions and ensuring the delivery of future-ready infrastructure that renders enhanced performance, cost savings and vibrant, resilient spaces.

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Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Assessments

WSP applies technical and nationally-recognized frameworks to assess climate risks and resilience across various asset classes. We tailor the infrastructure risk assessment to specific client needs and conduct risk assessments at the asset, portfolio, municipal or regional level.

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Identify Risk Mitigation and Adaptation Solutions

Our experts can determine cost-effective solutions to manage climate-related risks and vulnerabilities identified for your assets. We can help you compare the effectiveness and cost savings of different options so you can choose the most beneficial solutions.

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Low-carbon Infrastructure and Building Design

We design high-performing buildings and infrastructure that reduce GHG emissions and minimize climate-related risks. We provide innovative, multi-benefit solutions that integrate climate adaptation and mitigation measures, while also improving environmental and community health.

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Mainstreaming Climate Risks and Resilience into Infrastructure Planning

WSP develops frameworks — such as the Adaptation Decision-making Assessment Process (ADAP) we created in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration — that incorporate scenario planning, risk management and resilience throughout the full infrastructure project lifecycle.

Additional Capabilities

  • Climate risk mapping and scenario analysis
  • Valuating climate risks to physical assets
  • Life-cycle Assessment 
  • Disaster mitigation
  • Asset management planning
  • Reporting and disclosure such as CDP, GRESB Infrastructure, GRI
  • Resource efficiency and management 
  • GHG target planning, analysis and reduction strategies

Insights

Our worldwide experts are creating the world of tomorrow. Here at WSP we do not only envision the future. We build it.

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