Sdg 11
5 Results
-
Tsunami Evacuation Shelters: Solutions for At-Risk Communities in Developing Nations
In disaster-prone areas, elevated evacuation shelters can be an integral part of a national or local disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategy and programs. They enable vulnerable communities to get to safety at the first warning of an incoming tsunami.
-
Innovating for Engagement
As part of the delivery of the Amrun bauxite mine project in Australia, Bechtel utilized virtual reality to engage the local Aboriginal Traditional Owners – the Wik-Waya people.
-
Incorporating Resilience in National Infrastructure Plans
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, it is time to re-think our approach to disaster response and recovery. Since 1980, average annual disaster costs have doubled every decade.
-
Controlling Flooding with Permeable Concrete
Bechtel examines the opportunity of utilizing permeable concrete and other associated materials to help control flooding in developed cities.
-
“Green-Grey” Approaches to Building Resilient Communities
This case study examines how we can deliver projects that combine nature-based (green), traditional infrastructure (grey) and disaster risk reduction (DRR) solutions.