Las Vegas: WESTERN ROOFING EXPO 2021

As professionals know “we must keep our hat on”. WESTERN ROOFING EXPO 2021 SEPTEMBER 21-23 AT THE MIRAGE LAS VEGAS Register Online at WesternRoofingExpo.com Known as the premier regional roofing event in the United States, the Western Roofing Expo 2021 – September 21-23 at The Mirage...

England: Fire Safety – Building Safety Programme data June 2021

WOBO draws members and fellow professionals attention to the Cladding update within the UK. The latest data from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government highlights the scale of the task that remains 4 years since Grenfell. Of the 474 high-rise residential buildings (over 18m) and...

Pilkington Suncool™ – A range of superior solar-control glass with low-e properties

WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks Pilkington for their update on energy developments. Buildings are increasingly becoming the focus of energy-saving initiatives because, not only are they a significant energy consuming sector, but the technologies and products to make buildings substantially more energy-efficient have already been...

England : Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP – Proportionality in building safety

WOBO welcomes the statement by Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP that places the developments linked to Grenfell within the “proportionalty context”. The following Written Ministerial Statement was made by Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on Wednesday 21...

Europe – Munich: inter solar 6 – 8 October 2021

Intersolar Restart 2021 in Munich – take a look! Social life has been largely at a standstill since the start of the Corona pandemic, but the new energy world has not. It continued to turn unchecked, the European photovoltaic and storage market is booming, demand...

Scotland: Planning and Architecture News – Chief Planner required

WOBO thanks the Scottish Government for the update.   Looking to make a positive contribution to International development, this role may suit your goals. Scottish Government Chief Planner: recruitment process The Scottish Government has started the process towards appointing the next Chief Planner to replace John...

Australia: ABCB – re-register now

WOBO thanks the ABCB for their website update. The Office of the ABCB is pleased to introduce its new website. The new ABCB corporate website and microsites for the NCC, WaterMark and CodeMark have been developed based on user-research. Important: Due to our privacy policy, when...

England: BRAC Golden Thread Report

WOBO members and fellow professionals are encouraged to note the developments taking place in conjunction with the Building Safety Bill.     The Building Regulations Advisory Committee Golden Thread Working Group has published a report on the golden thread. This report provides an overview of...

Australia: Sydney Opal Tower – news update

Sydney Opal Tower Federal Court update. Icon and QBE have been handed a win in the Federal Court after a trio of judges found Liberty Mutual Insurance should cover the claim arising from Sydney’s infamous Opal Tower. The court battle comes after the evacuation of...

US judge allows lawsuit against Grenfell Tower cladding firm

WOBO acknowledges the Grenfell update provided within “The Guardian”.  American shareholders get go-ahead after witnesses allege Arconic managers knew cladding was unsafe. US shareholders in the Grenfell Tower cladding firm Arconic can proceed with a lawsuit against the company, a court has ruled, after witnesses...

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