WOBO thanks LABC for the link to career opportunities in Building Control and encourages its members and fellow professionals to review developments taking place in the UK. Local Authority Building Control launch funded trainee scheme @labcuk Local Authority Building Control (LABC), the membership organisation for 3,500...
WOBO thanks edie for the reminder of the need to plan for the future in response to ongoing climate change. Drought response: Anglian Water unveils plans for two new reservoirs in East of England Anglian Water has unveiled proposals to build two new reservoirs in...
WOBO thanks Renewable Energy Magazine for the links to developments taking place around the world. Maryland Governor Announces $22.9 Million Grant To Expand Offshore Wind Workforce Governor Larry Hogan joined federal officials at Tradepoint Atlantic to announce the awarding of a $22.9 million American Rescue...
Extreme temperatures raise concerns about fire and public safety. London Fire Brigade warns of “unprecedented increase in grass fires” during second UK heatwave of the summer ‘Tinderbox dry’ conditions are creating an exceptional fire risk across London and the rest of the UK during the...
WOBO recognises the need to reflect on disasters and respond appropriately and appreciates the links provided by IFSEC GLOBAL. Kensington & Chelsea council found liable for effects of Grenfell Tower fire on nine people The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), was found liable...
WOBO acknowledges that Fire Safety is a key feature and requires people to have validated competencies. Upcoming webinars Demonstrating Competence in Providing Commercial Fire Detection and Alarm System Works with BAFE SP203-1 – 31 August 2022 at 10:30 am – Register for FREE Introducing Wireless Fire Detection – 28 September...
WOBO recognises the need for its members and fellow professionals to keep up to speed in respect of health and safety matters. Gas Safety Week 2022 toolkit is available now Gas Safety Week is a week-long annual campaign which focuses on ensuring the general public...
WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL and acknowledges the changes proposed within the UK and the need to focus on “Higher-Risk Buildings”. The government has recently completed a consultation on the Higher Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations which flow from the Building Safety Act 2022....
WOBO thanks FIRE SAFETY MATTERS for the link to their free webinar. Join us on the next webinar ”Demonstrating competence in providing commercial fire detection and alarm system works with BAFE SP203-1”, to learn about the best working practices in fire detection. BAFE Fire Safety...
WOBO Governor David Gibson acknowledges the work carried out by the Health and Safety Executive in respect of Fire Safety. HSE has published a revised version of our publication Fire safety in construction (HSG168). This latest (third) edition contains guidance explaining the need to eliminate,...
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