Sustainability and Energy Digital News Items

WOBO is pleased to bring news items and updates from Energy Digital, Sustainability Weekly. Top 10: Nuclear Energy Companies The top nuclear energy companies generating lower carbon electricity include EDF, China General Nuclear, ROSATOM, KEPCO and CNNC The International Energy Agency (IEA) says that nuclear...

Fire Safety Matters News and Fire Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided and the support given to members and fellow professionals Fire Safety – the following provide a resume of items of interest –  for further details click on the appropriate links       Fundamental Review of Building Regulations Guidance Panel...

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. New research, training and resources -‘Relationships’ are one of the 6 main causes of stress at work. Although dealing with conflict can be something many people...

Training and Development 39 – CPD, Webinars and Events, news and updates

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide a range of development opportunities for both members and professionals. Book Now: APS Autumn CPD –  When Safety Fails: Fatalities, Volunteer Workers, and the Legal Aftermath in Construction Join Laurence Davis for a powerful CPD session exploring the...

CROSS Structural and Fire Safety Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided by CROSS to support and expand professional knowledge. In the past year, CROSS-UK has received and published more Safety Reports than we can feature in full in our regular Newsletter. Below is our selection of Reports focusing on structural safety...

Renewable Energy News and Updates

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for the links and information provided. DP Energy Plans to Develop 1,400 MW Wind Farm in Queensland, Australia DP Energy, an Irish company that develops large renewable energy generation projects in Australia and across the world, has announced plans to develop...

Scotland News and Updates

WOBO appreciates the links for updates provided by the Scottish government. Planning, Architecture and Regeneration News Publications Planning Obligations and Good Neighbour Agreements consultation We published draft guidance on Planning Obligations and Good Neighbour Agreements on 3 July. Once finalised, this guidance will replace Circular 3/2012, reflecting...

HSE Building Safety Regulator – Building Control News and Updates

WOBO thanks HSE for their updates in respect of Building Control. Making building control applications: getting it right – Our newly published web page offers essential guidance for navigating the high-rise residential building control application process. It details how to achieve high-quality, compliant submissions through...

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. Easy read guides launched – The easy read guides are to help support disabled workers and workers with long-term health conditions. Easy read is a way of...

GlobalData Construction Industry Updates

WOBO thanks GlobalData for information on indicative developments taking place that may have opportunities for members and fellow professionals. NCDOT awards $182m contract for Hampstead Bypass completion The project will involve grading, drainage, paving, and structure development from NC 140 to NC 210. Rezolv Energy...

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