Kew Gardens Manifesto for change!! The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has outlined plans for expanding research and outreach regarding nature-based climate solutions and efforts to prevent Earth’s sixth mass extinction. Earlier this year, the organisation published a manifesto for change through to 2030, including commitments to...
A key move to net-zero energy. Building, Housing Today and Building Design invite you to join them on Thursday 7th October as they explore refurbishment and retrofit in this live event. Topics to be discussed include: • What have been the barriers to residential retrofit? •...
BBA invites members and fellow professionals to participate. The BBA invites you to check out what is happening in October as they cover the hot topic of Sustainability by discussing the North West Bicester Eco Town project with a number of people that are involved in the project...
WOBO thanks Workplace DNA for the HSE link. A construction contractor has been fined after multiple health and safety issues were identified during a proactive COVID-19 spot check at a site in Manchester. On 9 July 2020, an HSE inspector performed a proactive COVID-19 spot...
WOBO supports the focus on health and safety. Monday 4 October sees the start of a month-long HSE health initiative targeted at the construction sector. The focus is on respiratory risks associated with exposure to dust with HSE inspectors visiting construction sites across Great Britain...
WOBO encourages members and fellow professionals to contribute to the proposed architectural developments and set the scene for the future. The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has called for evidence on the current form of regulation for architects and...
WOBO thanks Vice President Ramond Chan for the link to practices within Hong Kong. The following provides a sample of some of the guidelines/standards /practice notes adopted in the Hong Kong Construction industry and are shared below for member’s reference: Preventive Measures for Spread of...
WOBO congratulates Vice President Ramond Chan on his appointment. WOBO Vice President, Mr. Raymond Chan Yuk Ming was elected as the Committee Member of the Election Committee in Hong Kong on 19 September 2021. The Election Committee is responsible for choosing Hong Kong Special Administrative...
WOBO acknowledges research and the need for diversity. UK Government must do more to support women into green jobs, PwC warns Just 20% of UK women believe they have the skills needed to work in a green job compared to 31% of UK men, according...
Fire door safety – design, test and certification. Legislation in the fire safety sector is certainly undergoing a transformation in 2021, with the Fire Safety Act being finalised, as well as the introduction of the Building Safety Bill and its related secondary legislation. However, those...
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