Climate Factsheet – for Architects

Overview

A Climate Factsheet is a simple way to understand potential climate-related hazards to your designs. It shows the potential severity of eight hazards, including flooding, wildfire, extreme heat and windstorm. Using the latest climate modelling projections to assess the severity of each peril against a provided property archetype, the Factsheet will assign a rating from Low to Extreme risk.

This service uses a single point analysis, and is not suitable for large sites where risk, especially flooding and inundation risk, can vary across the site extent.

Use the results to:

• Identify potential site-specific climate-related physical risks based on different future climate warming scenarios over time.
• Guide recommendations to your client for additional due diligence related to climate resilience measures.
• Communicate how climate science projections may impact the long-term performance of your project.
• Understand how different types of infrastructure project are vulnerable to specific climate-related hazards.
• Engage clients in conversations about various modelled scenarios, including both best-case and worst-case outcomes, to consider adaptive design strategies that may improve resilience to climate risk.

The Climate Factsheet serves as a valuable resource, enabling you to have a constructive conversation with your clients on decisions regarding investments in resilience and building adaptation.

Get in touch for more information at aia.climatefactsheets@marsh.com.

How it works

• Step 1

  Upon submitting a payment, you will receive an email with a link to a form to submit details on your project.

• Step 2

  Fill in the project’s latitude, longitude and asset type.

• Step 3

  We’ll get to work, conducting climate projections for the provided location, and you’ll receive your factsheet within seven working days.

Important information on using these results

If one or more hazard is flagged as a "Moderate" or higher risk, you should use your professional judgement to decide on next steps. These may include :

• Further detailed review of potential risks.
• Consultation with best practice for resilience against climate perils.
• Adherence to all relevant professional, state, and federal regulations and guidelines concerning risk mitigation.
• Liaising with contractors, client, and occupants to decide on potential mitigation.

If the modelling shows that all hazards pose a "Low" risk, it is important to note that models are not perfect and do not make infallible predictions. "Low" risk is not the same as "no risk". You should use your professional judgement to decide on next steps, that may include:

• Comparison of model results with on-site surveys and specific knowledge.
• Review of model results against past events impacting this and similar sites.
• Adherence to all relevant professional, state, and federal regulations and guidelines concerning risk mitigation.

Get in touch for more information at aia.climatefactsheets@marsh.com.

Delivery Timeline

Upon completion of the follow-up Qualtrics form, the delivery of the Factsheet will occur within 5-7 business days.

Non-Refundable Policy

All purchases are non-refundable.

Disclaimer and Limitations of Liability

The Factsheet is provided on an “as is” basis for general information and use only. It does not constitute any form of advice, recommendation, representation, or arrangement by Marsh and/or its Affiliates. Key points include:

• The Factsheet is not intended to replace professional judgment, site-specific analysis, or other due diligence processes. It should not be relied upon for making critical design, construction, or other decisions.
• The Factsheet does not represent Marsh and/or its Affiliates’ opinion on the risk level presented.
• The Factsheet reflects current data regarding climate perils, which are subject to change. However, it will not be updated in real time.
• The Factsheet may include third-party data.
• There are inherent risks and uncertainties associated with climate projections.
• Design professionals are responsible for conducting their own due diligence and making independent decisions based on multiple sources of information, including site-specific studies and expert consultations.
• Marsh and its Affiliates cannot provide warranties or guarantees regarding future conditions at the project site concerning specific climate-related risks, such as flooding, drought, or heat.
• Marsh and its Affiliates are not liable for any claims arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided, including claims related to design, construction, or operational failure.
• Marsh and its Affiliates do not guarantee that the use of the Factsheet is suitable for any specific situation or application unless otherwise specified in writing.
• Marsh and its Affiliates do not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the Factsheet or for conclusions drawn from it.
• Marsh and its Affiliates are held harmless from any damages, costs, or legal fees resulting from claims by any AIA Member or third parties related to the use of the information provided.
• The report may contain intellectual property belonging to Marsh and Marsh McLennan, including copyrights, trademarks, and logos. The report must not be quoted, referenced, extracted, or copied in part without the express prior permission of Marsh. Any permitted referencing or extraction must clearly identify the relevant material as having been produced or provided by Marsh.

By purchasing the solution, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms and Conditions.