Renewable Energy News

WOBO appreciates the updates from Renewable Energy  Exergy and Geothermal Engineering Sign Contract for UK’S First Deep Geothermal Power Plant Exergy International and Geothermal Engineering Ltd., the UK’s leading developer and operator of geothermal plants, signed a contract for the supply of a 3 MWe...

Fire Safety Updates

Fire Safety – always on the move! Fire Safety In The Digital Age: How Technology Is Transforming Fire Protection In today’s digital age, technology has taken over almost every aspect of our lives, including fire safety and protection. From advanced fire detection systems to smart...

“edie” update news items

WOBO appreciates the news items and updates from “edie”. Coal consumption reached an all-time high in 2022, IEA confirms Global coal consumption reached a record high last year and is likely to plateau in 2023. Declines in consumption in Europe have more than been offset...

Australia Update

A reflection on developments taking place in Australia. Improved condensation management in NCC 2022 NCC 2022 builds on the NCC 2019 provisions to further decrease health risks associated with condensation in new homes. We’ve introduced new provisions and made improvements to the existing provisions. It’s...

International Code Council Updates

WOBO congratulates Judy Zakreski and thanks ICC for the update in terms of developments taking place. Code Council’s Judy Zakreski Appointed to Serve on Industry Trade Advisory Committee Committee members are appointed jointly by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to...

Development and Learning Opportunities

Professional development is essential for WOBO members and fellow professionals. Webinars Working at Height Safely in Heavy Manufacturing – 6 September 2023 at 10:30am-11:30am – Register to attend Enforcement of the newly amended Fire Safety Order – 15 September 2023 at 10:30am-11:30am – Register to attend Protecting Educational Environments...

Health and Safety Matters

WOBO thanks HSM for a selection of news items. Tata Steel fined after worker suffers brain damage TATA STEEL UK has been fined £120,000 after a worker suffered serious head injuries after being hit in the face with a scaffold pole, causing him to fall...

Sustainable Development Goals Summit – New York September 2023

WOBO thanks thanks Governor Omkar Channan for the notification of the SDG Summit in New York. On 18-19 September 2023, world leaders will gather at the SDG Summit in New York for the mid-point review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the implementation of its 17 Sustainable...

BBA News Update

WOBO appreciates the updates from the British Board of Agrément. The BBA continues its journey to drive improved client engagement and digitisation with an expanded Senior Leadership Team. Find out more     WEBINAR: We were joined by Lorna Williams from the British Adhesives and Sealants Association for...

Australia Updates

It is interesting to see the professional development taking place through collaboration, and that national problems are international problems!! Recognition for Australian and Indonesian engineers A newly signed mutual recognition agreement will see engineers’ credentials recognised by professional bodies in both nations. The Australia-Indonesia professional...

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