Training and Development 37 – CPD, Webinars and Events

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide a range of development opportunities for both members and professionals. Join HSM and Safe Monitoring Group on the 3 September to explore key insights on the importance of data-driven safety in gas detection.  This webinar will showcase...

Fire Safety Matters News and Fire Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided and the support given to members and fellow professionals Deadlines for unsafe cladding removal set by MHCLG THOUSANDS OF buildings wrapped in unsafe cladding are set to be remediated on a faster basis thanks to new legislation and upwards of...

Health and Safety Matters and update from REACTEC

WOBO thanks HSM and REACTEC for the items provided. Farming revealed as UKs most dangerous job FARMING REMAINS the deadliest profession in Britain, according to stark new figures released today at the start of Farm Safety Week. In 2024/25 alone, 23 farm workers lost their...

Renewable Energy News and Updates

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for the links and the information provided.  Colorado Awards $1.6 Million in Final Round of Geothermal Energy Grant Program Funding The Colorado Energy Office  announced $1.6 million in Geothermal Energy Grant Program GP) funding to support geothermal heating initiatives and studies...

UK Building Control Updates

WOBO is pleased to provide updates in respect of developing matters related to building control Construction Leadership Council publishes Building Control guidance suite –The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published a suite of guidance on Building Control Approval applications for a new higher-risk building (Gateway...

UK Health and Safety Executive News and Updates

WOBO recognises the activities of the UK Health and Safety Executive and their potential use within the global setting. Building control management information data – October 2023 to March 2025 We have published our first comprehensive set of management information data for the building control...

Scotland News and Updates

WOBO appreciates the links for updates provided by the Scottish Government. Regenerating Glasgow’s industrial heart – High value businesses to boost growth and tackle poverty Boosting broadband in the North East More than 60,000 homes and businesses to benefit from Project Gigabit rollout Scottish Connections...

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 links 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....

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