Integrating Climate Change Data into Codes and Standards - 3.5 PDH
Course Introduction
Climate change is fundamentally altering weather patterns, increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, and challenging the assumptions on which building codes have historically been based. The goal of this course is to equip building professionals with the knowledge to anticipate and incorporate future climate risks into today’s building standards. With real-world examples and expert-led insights, participants will learn how to create safer, more resilient structures that can adapt to an unpredictable
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Understand the impact of climate change on the built environment;
- Analyze climate projection data for integration into building codes;
- Identify key gaps in current building codes that fail to address future climate risks;
- Apply forward-looking climate information to building and infrastructure design;
- Recognize the importance of collaboration between climate scientists and code developers;
- Evaluate case studies of successful integration of climate data into building standards;
- Recommend policy changes to enhance climate resilience in building codes; and
- Propose solutions to enhance collaboration between stakeholders for better climate-informed building standards.
Intended Audience
This course is designed for building code officials, construction professionals, architects, engineers, climate scientists, and policymakers involved in infrastructure planning and risk management. It is also suitable for anyone responsible for developing or enforcing building standards in regions facing climate risks.
Benefit to Attendees
- Gain in-depth knowledge on how climate change impacts building safety and resilience.
- Learn to apply climate projection data in a practical way for updating building codes.
- Access cutting-edge research and tools to future-proof infrastructure against climate risks.
- Explore international best practices and case studies for integrating climate data into standards.
- Enhance your professional capabilities in sustainable building design and code enforcement.