Energy efficiency is a key to future developments. As part of the new process outlined within the Code Council’s energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction framework, Leading the Way to Energy Efficiency: A Path Forward on Energy and Sustainability to Confront a Changing Climate, the Code...
WOBO welcomes ongoing support in securing safety within the built environment. The RISCAuthority are pleased to announce that following a recent request from within RISCAuthority Active Sprinkler Rules working group, echoed and endorsed by the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), the completion of a...
WOBO welcomes collaboration that enhances safety within the built environment. The ASFP are proud to announce that they have entered into a partnership agreement with NBS to ensure the accuracy and quality of #specifications relating to Passive Fire Protection. NBS, a leading specification and product information platform...
Energy enhancement – ongoing developments! Elmhurst Energy has published its final response to the Implementation of the EPC B Future Target consultation, which outlines proposals to increase the minimum energy efficiency standards from an EPC rating of E to an EPC rating B. You can...
Urban construction projects face some unique challenges. Why modular construction is good for projects in an urban setting One of the most significant advantages is the improved speed of construction. Prefabricated structures are manufactured off-site, and can be quickly delivered and constructed on-site. In some...
Cardiac arrest – a reminder to us all. Christian Eriksen’s sudden collapse is a “stark reminder that a cardiac arrest can strike anyone, anywhere and anytime, without warning,” according to British Heart Foundation’s Associate Medical Director. Danish footballer Christian Eriksen, 29, collapsed on the field...
Fire Safety – evacuation procedures. Register for free and join us at FIREX Connect to hear the likes of Russ Timpson, Richard Clark from the NFCC, and Andy Scott discussing the evacuation of tall buildings. And, on Thursday 24 June, the FIA’s Ian Moore, Niall...
WOBO recognises the UK Government support to the creation of “First Homes Scheme”. The Government has published more details on the implementation of the First Homes scheme, with the first houses to be included from June 2021. New local authority development plans, including local plans...
WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks LABC for the link to their manual and encourages members and fellow professionals to take a look. LABC Warranty Technical Manual Version 10 Published and free to download The latest edition of the LABC Warranty Technical Manual has been published...
Energy ratings are key to the future. NABERS is excited to be launching a new offer exclusively for small shopping centre owners. Funded by the Australian Government, this offer means energy ratings are now FREE for first time shopping centre rating customers across Australia for a limited time only. The offer includes waiving BOTH the NABERS Energy rating certification...
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