Create Digital Research, News and Updates

WOBO is pleased to share the news items from Create Digital An engineer’s solution to the housing crisis It takes this Australian company just four days to build a standard four-bedroom, two-bathroom house. Why wait months for a home when you can have one in days? This...

UK British Standards News and Updates

WOBO recognises the work carried out by BSI and is pleased to provide the ;lnks provided   Product Certification –The Certified Edge July 2025 – Your quarterly update on product and service certification from BSI Welcome to the July edition of The Certified Edge –...

GlobalData Construction Industry Updates

WOBO thanks GlobalData for information on indicative developments taking place that my have opportunities for members and fellow professionals The New Zealand Government has decided to stop the construction of open-plan classrooms, shifting its focus towards creating flexible classroom designs aimed at improving educational outcomes....

Training and Development 36 – CPD Reports and Articles for Review

Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide a selection of reports and articles for the purposes of review and CPD. This month, we’re putting a spotlight on one of the most high-risk environments when it comes to fire safety: the construction site. With complex workflows,...

Training and Development 35 – CPD, Webinars and Events

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide a range of development opportunities for both members and professionals. We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, From Confusion to Clarity: Aspirating Smoke Detection Made Simple   This webinar offers an introduction to aspirating smoke detection (ASD) –...

Renewable Energy News and Updates

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for the links and the information provided. Geothermal Investment Soars 85% as Innovative Tech Unlocks 500 GW US Potential North America’s geothermal sector shattered investment records in Q1 2025, attracting $1.7 billion in public funding – 85% of 2024’s entire annual...

International Codes Council News and Updates

WOBO recognises and appreciates the work carried out by ICC Episode 64: Beyond Compliance: Elevating Construction Through Partnership In the latest episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we explore building science in the International Residential Code® and the need for collaboration between builders and code officials...

Sustainability and Energy Digital News Items

WOBO is pleased to bring news items and updates from Energy Digital, Sustainability Weekly. Top 10: Oil and Gas Companies The top oil and gas companies supporting the global energy system and economies worldwide include Saudi Aramco, ExxonMobil, Chevron, PetroChina and Shell.     Top...

Fire Safety Matters News and Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided by FSM. Industry and Regulators Committee seeks views on Building Safety Regulator CHAIRED BY Baroness Taylor of Bolton, the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has launched an inquiry into building safety regulation with a particular focus on the...

Health and Safety Matters

WOBO thanks HSM for the items provided. Health and safety workers driven by negative experience NEW RESEARCH amongst health and safety professionals has found that one fifth chose to work in health and safety after a negative personal incident to either themselves, a colleague or...

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