England: PAS 2038:2021 Retrofitting non-domestic buildings for improved energy efficiency

Retrofit and improved energy efficiency – a focus for the future. WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks bsi for the opprotunity to attend the  ‘PAS 2038:2021 Retrofitting non-domestic buildings for improved energy efficiency‘ webinar. “We hope you enjoyed it and took away some valuable insights from...

ICC: Global Membership Council Webinar Series: Conformity Assessment Best Practices

WOBO Governor David Gibson was pleased to participate and contribute in the ICC Global Webinar and its global audience. Watch the July 30, 2021 discussion among a panel of experts from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States as they discuss global...

Scottish Building Regulations: Proposed changes to Energy Standards and associated topics, including Ventilation, Overheating and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

WOBO thanks the Scottish Government for the opportunity for its members and fellow professionals to participate in the consultation process. Overview Scottish building regulations set minimum standards applicable to new buildings and to new work to existing buildings. Our recent draft Heat in Buildings Strategy sets...

England: New residential high-rise development plans required to incorporate fire safety considerations as Planning Gateway One comes into force

WOBO thanks SHP for the update on high-rise residential planning submissions within England. From 1 August, new planning requirements (Planning Gateway One) came into force on developments involving high-rise residential buildings, with fire safety issues needing to be incorporated into schemes before planning permission is granted....

Australia: Victoria – A workplace opportunity.

WOBO thanks the Victorian Building Authority for their update in respect of Fire Safety and Combustible Cladding – a unique opportunity to share your skills. The Victorian Building Authority has an opportunity available for an experienced Building Surveyor to join us to help lead positive...

UN-Habitat: World Urban Forum 11

WOBO plans for 2022!! https://wuf.unhabitat.org/...

IFSEC GLOBAL: The integration of technology to manage fire safety risk in social housing Webinar

WOBO recognises the benefits from integrating technology into the fire safety process. A webinar to provide greater clarity on how technology and the Internet of Things can prevent fire and save lives Join this webinar on Tuesday 14 September 2021 at 11:00 AM to hear how AI and the IoT...

ICC: Building safety groups discuss safety of existing buildings in Florida

Learning from disasters.   Building safety organizations from around the country and experts in the building safety community gathered last week in West Palm Beach, Florida, for an examination on how communities monitor the safety of existing buildings, what guidance exists for building owners, and how...

Australia: Commencement of Queensland’s new Building Regulation 2021 proposed for 1 September 2021

WOBO thanks the Queensland Government for the reminder of the Regulatory changes. Building and Plumbing Newsflash 590 Purpose To advise that a remade Building Regulation 2021 (BR 2021) is proposed to commence on 1 September 2021. Background The Building Regulation 2006 (BR 2006) will expire...

Paris 2024: Past and present Olympic construction fatalities

WOBO looks forward to Paris 2024 and thanks SHP for the reminder to maintain positive Health and Safety practises. Tokyo 2020 was an absolute spectacle, even without fans. While the Olympics has always had the ability to bring the world together to celebrate sporting excellence,...

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