The Market Edge – Designing for Resilience

Diana O'Lare

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February 17, 2026

In this episode of the Market Edge podcast, we connect the dots between policy, planning, engineering, and financing to reveal what it truly takes to build resilient communities in an era of growing risk.

Our conversation explores how public and private sector leaders can collaborate to reduce vulnerability before disaster strikes. We dive into the role engineers play not just in rebuilding after crises—but in shaping smarter systems, influencing policy, and guiding investments that strengthen communities for the long term.

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About the author

Diana O'Lare

Diana O'Lare is the Vice President of Market Intelligence at ACEC