Australia and Create Digital Research and News Updates

WOBO recognises the work carried out by Create Digital and Lovegrove and Cotton and the links provided. Technology, Data and Public Confidence Infrastructure The introduction of Rectification Orders (ROs) under the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) 2025 (Vic) (“the Bill”) represents a significant regulatory innovation....

IBQC – London Round-Up: A Week OF International Collaboration

WOBO recognises the activities carried out by the International Building Quality Centre (IBQC) and supports the initiatives taking place. Tsigereda Lovegrove and Kim Lovegrove have just returned to Australia following the long-haul, 24-hour journey to and from London. They were there for a compact but...

WOBO proposes a three-part plan designed to promote safe, sustainable and sanitary structures within the built environment.

WOBO having participated in UNHABITAT activities reflected on the promotion of safe, sustainable and sanitary structures within the built environment to reinforce their position and activities for consideration. These activities have been consolidated into key areas and would welcome support and promotion from members and...

WOBO – UNHABITAT: Quality Code Enforcement For Sustainability Position Paper

WOBO participated in a Global Stakeholders Meeting sponsored by the UNHABITAT.  The document under consideration was; “QUALITY CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY POSITION PAPER”.  The Paper reflected on the need for contemporary codes and standards and the need for professional standards for code enforcement. The current situation...

WOBO Building Safety Proclamation 2025

WOBO reinforces its support for Building Safety Month and encourages all jurisdictions to initiate policies and actions to prepare for 2026.  Building Safety Month The World Organization of Building Officials is committed to the recognition that our growth and strength reflects on the safety and...

Presidents Letter May 2025

To our Members and Global Friends As time marches on, WOBO continues to participate in United Nations meetings and other global events.  First, I wish to inform those who don’t know of an annual event in the USA called Building Safety Month.  During this period,...

Energy Digital – News and updates

WOBO recognises developments taking place and thank Energy Digital for the links provided Sustainability: How Delta is Saving Money and Jet Fuel Delta is the first US airline to hit its 2025 jet fuel savings target, cutting 45m gallons and more than US$110m through operational...

Australia and Create Digital Research and News Updates

WOBO appreciates the information provided by Create Digital.  Meet our interim CEO, Judith Blake The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) has appointed Judith Blake as interim CEO of the ABCB, Australian Building Codes Board, from 12 May 2025. https://comms.abcb.gov.au Judith brings 30 years...

GlobalData Construction Industry Updates

WOBO thanks GlobalData for the links to indicative developments taking place that may have opportunities for both members and fellow professionals. LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INDUSTRY UK approves Station Quarter restoration plans in Peterborough The project is supported by the city’s combined authority and council,...

CROSS – Feature Article: Improving competence and culture

WOBO thanks CROSS for the link to this current focus within society, and in particular the construction industry This Feature Article highlights the challenges in raising industry awareness of the Building Safety Act 2022, and the long-term need for cultural change across the sector. Drawing...

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