NIST has published a new report titled "Implications of Future Hazards and Conditions on Geotechnical Engineering Practice: A Review of the U.S. Codes, Standards, and Guidelines", now freely available.

Co-authored by Jonathan Schmidt, Shideh Dashti, and Sissy Nikolaou, the report reviews how current U.S. geotechnical codes, standards, and guidelines address climate, future hazards, and changing conditions — with particular attention to extreme weather, sea-level change, and groundwater depletion.

The report also highlights a critical gap in current practice: while future hazards are often considered implicitly, explicit quantitative guidance remains limited across many areas. It concludes with research directions aimed at supporting more forward-looking and resilient geotechnical design.

Those working on geotechnical engineering, climate adaptation, and infrastructure resilience are encouraged to share their thoughts below.

The report link:
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