edie Update

WOBO thanks edie for the selection of news items. EU slams Indonesia’s attempts to water down anti-deforestation laws Indonesia and Malaysia have accused the EU’s anti-deforestation law of unfairly penalising small farmers, arguing that the regulation’s complex requirements will financially strain those least able to...

June 2023: European Sustainable Energy Week, funding opportunities and top news on clean energy

Feel free to have a look at European developments and get involved!! With more than 60 sessions and 300 speakers, the 17th edition of the European Sustainable Energy Week will take place in Brussels and online and will focus on: skills for the clean energy...

Dates for your Diary

WOBO is pleased to provide the following opportunities for development. Building Safety Leadership Experience New for 2023, the Building Safety Leadership Experience* provides a unique opportunity for members to engage with leaders and stakeholders at the International Code Council Annual Conference and Expo. Participants will attend...

Fire Safety Updates

WOBO thanks SHP and FSM for their updates. New guidance released on car park design as growth of e-vehicles impact fire considerations Published on 5 June, ‘Car Park Design’ provides new guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers designed to address the modern challenges that...

International Codes Council News

WOBO thanks ICC for the links to sample articles within their publication BSJ Weekly. Village of Arlington Heights Achieves IAS Building Department Recognition Congratulations to the Building & Life Safety Department of the Village of Arlington Heights, Illinois, for becoming the first building department in...

edie News

WOBO thanks “edie” for links to a sample of their news reports. Researchers have ‘little confidence’ that national net-zero targets will be met A new study published today (8 June) in the journal Science ranked the net-zero emissions targets of every country with more than...

Health and Safety Updates

Health and Safety issues lead to prosecutions. Harmful asbestos stored near school and girl guide centre by conman ordered to pay more than £80,000  A conman who deceived customers over the disposal of harmful asbestos in more than 40 towns and cities across England has...

Fire Safety Updates

WOBO thanks Fire Safety Matters and IFSEC INSIDER for their news items. UK Government injects £18.6 million to fund common alarm system installations THE UK GOVERNMENT has announced a further £18.6 million to fund the installation of a common alarm system to replace ‘Waking Watch’...

Renewable Energy Updates

WOBO appreciates the news and updates from Renewable Energy. Caltech’s Space Solar Power Demonstrator Wirelessly Transmits Power in Space A space solar power prototype that was launched into orbit in January is operational and has demonstrated its ability to wirelessly transmit power in space and...

Dates for your Diary

Opportunities for professional development. Join us for the next FSM webinar with Johnson Controls on 19 July at 10.30am to learn about the latest Evacuation Alert Systems.  This engaging session will provide a comprehensive look at the latest amendments to the BS8629 standard, focusing on...

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