Companies managing large property portfolios can now access award-nominated flood risk assessment technology, as Lucion's innovative FloodScreen solution reaches the finals of the prestigious New Civil Engineer (NCE) Innovation Award 2025.
Addressing the Flood Risk National Challenge
The recognition comes at a pivotal moment, as the latest National Flood Risk Assessment (NaFRA) reveals an unprecedented scale of risk across England. Current data shows 6.3 million properties face flood risks, with projections indicating an increase to 8 million properties by mid-century.
The situation is particularly critical with 4.6 million properties threatened by surface water flooding alone, while 38% of UK roads and 37% of railways are now at flood risk. This escalating challenge demands innovative solutions for property and infrastructure protection.
“Property and infrastructure managers are under increasing pressure to understand and mitigate flood risks across their portfolios,” explains Ben Blowers, GIS Lead at Lucion. “FloodScreen’s integration with the latest NaFRA data transforms what was traditionally a time-consuming, site-by-site process into a rapid, portfolio-wide assessment. Our clients can now evaluate hundreds of properties simultaneously, accessing the most current flood risk data available.”
To help you identify your flood risk from a high-level perspective, we have developed an innovative interactive flood risk comparison tool that provides a clear visualisation of both surface water and river flood risks for your assets, combining the latest NaFRA data with user-friendly mapping technology.
Comprehensive Flood Risk Analysis
Our FloodScreen product delivers critical benefits for companies requiring:
- Portfolio-wide flood risk insights
- IFRS S2 physical climate risk declaration compliance
- Cost-effective assessment strategies
- Future-proofed climate resilience planning
Rachel Shepherd, Associate Water & Flood Consultant, emphasises the solution’s practical applications:
“With the March 2025 NaFRA map update revealing unprecedented changes in flood risk patterns, FloodScreen provides crucial insights for proactive risk management. Our clients across retail, infrastructure, and property sectors can now make informed decisions based on the most current flood risk data available.”
With FloodScreen, clients benefit from:
- Rapid assessment of entire property portfolios
- Ranking of assets from highest risk to lowest risk
- Integration of latest Environment Agency flood data
- Surface water flood risk analysis
- Future risk forecasting using climate projections
- Significant cost savings compared to traditional methods
- Reduced carbon footprint through minimised site visits
NCE Innovation Awards
The NCE Innovation Award winners will be announced on April 30th, 2025, at the Flood Resilience and Water Conference. FloodScreen‘s selection as a finalist recognises its potential to revolutionise how organisations approach flood risk management, particularly as climate change continues to increase flooding challenges across the UK.
Protect your property portfolio with our award-nominated flood risk assessment technology. Click here to book a FloodScreen demonstration to see firsthand how this innovative solution can transform your flood risk management strategy.
Our flood risk specialists are also available to discuss your specific requirements and help you develop a tailored approach to protecting your assets.
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