NETOBRA: Boosting Urban Resilience through a digital platform for the construction ecosystem

In the face of escalating climate change and increased frequency of natural and man-made hazards, there is a pressing need for a robust, data-oriented approach in the construction industry. This study proposes an innovative platform designed to connect professionals across the industry, integrating risk and asset management strategies with data-driven decision-making.The platform, based on the principles of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MDCA) and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), facilitates the creation of interactive maps that combine different geographic data based on subjective judgment. Furthermore, the platform allows for the calculation of map indicators as variables, considering cities as alternatives or options, which facilitates comprehensive, visually intuitive representations of potential scenarios.This advanced decision-support system streamlines risk and asset management in the face of potential hazards, empowering industry professionals to make strategic, data-driven decisions that enhance urban resilience. Utilizing Portugal's 308 municipalities as a case study, we demonstrate the platform's potential to strengthen urban resilience, provide insightful risk assessments, and effectively manage assets amidst an ever-changing climate and increasing threats.This innovative approach not only offers an advanced tool for risk and asset management but also contributes significantly to the broader discourse on sustainable urban development and resilience in the face of climate change.