Could Floating Offshore Wind Farms be the Next Wave of Renewable Energy?

WOBO acknowledges the developments taking place in respect of floating wind farms. More and more of the UK’s energy is coming from renewable sources, but there is only so much space on land that can be used to house wind turbines. Floating wind farms could solve...

England: The Building Safety Bill and the role of fire engineers in fire and building safety

WOBO thanks the SHP Women in Health and Safety link to the update on building safety. The Women in Health & Safety network’s next virtual event takes place on Tuesday July 20. The event is free to attend and is open to all, male and...

Net-Zero Energy Buildings Market Size worth $140.18 Billion By 2028

Net-zero energy buildings are very topical and WOBO thanks Renewable Energy Magazine for their update in respect of the associated market projections. The global net-zero energy buildings market size is expected to reach $140.18 billion by 2028 according to a new study by Polaris Market Research....

Consultation to the Industry: Construction Product Assessment relating to Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs)

WOBO thanks the British Board of Agrement for their update in respect of cosntruction products and high rise buildings. At the start of 2021, the BBA issued a consultation to the construction industry, as a way to generate a solution that has broad support across...

Australian Building Codes Board: 2021 NCC Seminar videos are now available

WOBO thanks the ABCB for the opportunity for members and fellow professionals to review their seminar videos. Watch their free videos on key topics from the 2021 NCC Seminars. Check out their 2021 Seminar videos available now on the YouTube Channel or their resource library....

Australia: The NSW Government’s new building reforms elevate the role of fire engineers on multi-storey residential projects

WOBO thanks Property Australia Omnii for their reflection on the Design and the Building Practitioners Act 2020. The NSW Government’s new building reforms elevate the role of fire engineers on multi-storey residential projects, says Omnii’s chief executive officer, Wayne Bretherton. “Omnii has always seen the...

Wales: New criteria for Approved Inspector insurance (WGC 006/2021)

WOBO thanks the Welsh Government for the notification in respect of insurance and Approved Inspectors. Changes to the Criteria for Schemes of Insurance for approved inspectors Following engagement with Approved Inspectors and the insurance sector, the Welsh Government are issuing new criteria for approval of...

England: New regulator at heart of building safety overhaul

WOBO acknowledges the demands and implications of the Building Safety Bill. The Building Safety Bill will set out a clear pathway for the future on how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained.   Reforms outline biggest changes to building safety regulation in a generation Building...

Florida: NIST Will Conduct Technical Investigation Into the Collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium

WOBO supports the investigation into the tower collapse. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced it would launch a full technical investigation into what caused the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium in Surfside, Florida, on June...

Rice University Engineers Create Seeds for Growing 2D Perovskite Crystals

Research is key to enhanced energy provision! Rice University engineers have created microscopic seeds for growing remarkably uniform 2D perovskite crystals that are both stable and highly efficient at harvesting electricity from sunlight. Halide perovskites are organic materials made from abundant, inexpensive ingredients, and Rice’s...

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