Airmic Live - From forecast to financial impact: Managing flood risk across major infrastructure projects

Join Stephanie Hendries from Previsico and Matthew Parkes from Balfour Beatty  Vinci (BBV) for an insightful discussion on how organisations can better prepare for and respond to flood risk.

As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, businesses face growing pressure to move beyond reactive approaches and adopt more proactive, data-driven strategies. In this session, Previsico and BBV will demonstrate how real-time flood forecasting and early warning systems are providing organisations with earlier visibility of potential impacts, enabling faster, more informed decision-making.

Matthew will offer a practical, on-the-ground perspective from a major infrastructure project, outlining how these insights are applied on major projects to protect sites, safeguard equipment, and maintain operational continuity.

Together, they will explore the critical role of preparedness, the value of collaboration between risk experts and insurers, and the tangible benefits of acting early. Attendees will gain real-world insights into how effective mitigation strategies can reduce disruption, minimise financial loss, and build long-term resilience.

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Identify how to build stronger, more effective flood resilience
• Summarise key steps to plan and prepare proactively for flood events
• Identify strategies to align teams internally for a coordinated response
• Explain practical insights to reduce disruption and protect assets

Speakers:

Stephanie Hendries, Marketing Manager, Previsico

Matthew Parkes, Site Agent, Balfour Beatty VINCI