USA – What you don’t know can hurt you. Meet the 170+ hospitals at risk.

WOBO is pleased to provide a link, from Fathom,to this flood related article that reflects cause for concern What you don’t know can hurt you. Meet the 170+ hospitals at risk In 2024, Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Tennessee, was wiped out by a flash flood....

Sustainability and Energy Digital News Items

WOBO acknowledges the links provided. Top 10: Sustainability Leaders in Europe The top sustainability leaders in Europe include Karen Pflug of IKEA, Antonia Wanner of Nestlé and Esther Finidori of Schneider Electric To keep global warming to no more than 1.5°C, emissions need to be...

New Zealand – Historic Shift from Joint & Several Liability to Proportionate Liability

WOBO appreciates the update from Kim Lovegrove, Lovegrove & Cotton Lawyers Kim addressed the annual FireNZ Conference in Auckland on the critical topic: How Proportionate Liability Will Benefit Designers and Fire Engineers in a Revised Setting of Responsibility-Based Liability Allocation New Zealand is replacing joint and...

Australia Research, News and Updates

WOBO appreciates the information and support provided by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB ) and Create Digital ABCB Newsletter October 2025 The ABCB has had a busy month in the lead up to the Building Ministers meeting which took place on 22 October. Building Ministers...

Scotland News and Updates

WOBO appreciates the links for updates provided by the Scottish government. Planning, Architecture and Regeneration News Future Planners Programme We were delighted to accept the Best Apprenticeship/Graduate Programme Award for the Future Planners Programme, on behalf of the Scottish Government at last night’s Herald and...

Training and Development 45 CPD Webinars and development

David Gibson WOBO Governor is pleased to provide links to items supporting continuing professional development.  The events below, FSM and HSM are free if you register and view them on the specific time and date. To view them after this date you are required to...

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 a) Review of lifting equipment and pressure systems regulations – call for evidence HSE has launched a Call for Evidence (CfE) to review both the: Lifting...

Training and Development 44 – CPD Articles and Reports for Review

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide links to items supporting professional development. Protect your business from PFAS risks & part obsolescence. Download the guide  › 3M has already halted production of more than 25,000 PFAS-based parts, and this is just the start. With...

GlobalData Construction Industry Updates

WOBO thanks GlobalData for the information on indicative developments taking place that may have opportunities for members and fellow professionals. Paul, Weiss, CMS lead construction M&A legal adviser rankings in Q1-Q3 2025 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison advised on transactions with a total value...

Fire Safety Matters News and Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided and the support given to members and fellow professionals. FireQual signals expansion for regulated fire safety qualifications FOLLOWING THE recent success of its competency-based qualifications – ie the FireQual Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment (Foundation), the FireQual Level...

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