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RISIndirect Cost Estimation of Winter Storm–Induced Power Outage in Texas
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: In February 2021, Texas was hit by a severe winter storm. The extreme cold weather triggered an unprecedented increase of electricity demand and simultaneous failure of multiple electricity grid components. The dual effect ...
Intersectoral Vulnerabilities: Assessing the Impact of External Shocks on the U.S. Construction Sector
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The construction is one of the key contributing sectors in the U.S. economy. For operational purposes, the construction sector uses inputs from other producing sectors. That dependence makes the construction sector vulnerable ...
Purdue Index for Construction Analytics: Prediction and Forecasting Model Development
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The Purdue Index for Construction (Pi-C) was developed to gauge the health of the construction industry. It is a composite index consisting of five dimensions: economic, stability, social, development, and quality. This ...
Economic Impact Assessment of Severe Weather–Induced Power Outages in the US
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Every year power outages affect millions of people. In the US, historical data show that between 2000 and 2016, 75% of outages (in terms of duration) were caused by severe weather events. The National Association of ...
Impact of COVID-19 on the US Construction Industry as Revealed in the Purdue Index for Construction
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has brought unprecedented impacts (e.g., labor shortage, suspension and cancellation of projects, and disrupted supply and logistics) on the US construction industry. ...