Cross Reports – Structural Safety and Inspection

Report 950 reinforces the need for Building Control Inspections and the creation of a documented audit trail. Report Overview -Remedial works were required in a number of residential buildings after inadequate punching shear reinforcement was identified. Report Content – This concerns the checking and inspection of...

UK: ROCKWOOL – Questions you need answering.

As members and professionals we all need support.  Take a look at the ROCKWOOL resource hubs.  We realise that when it comes to specifying or using our non-combustible stone wool insulation, there may be questions you need answering. That’s why we’ve recently revamped the FAQ...

UK: ROCKWOOL provides industry support

WOBO Governor David Gibson has identified problems linked to contractors experience and thanks ROCKWOOL for their initiative in seeking to support the development team and minimise defects. To make using our products as quick and easy as possible, we now have over 40 digital installation guidelines...

CABE Malaysia Chapter are delighted to announce that the CABE Malaysian Conference will be held on 16-17 April 2021.

A positive opportunity to meet with fellow professionals in Malaysia – a virtual experience. The theme for this year’s conference is Constructive Collaboration, and for the first time, this FREE event will be held virtually allowing us to extend a warm invitation to Building Engineers...

New Timeline of Deadliest California Wildfire Could Guide Lifesaving Research and Action

Fire – an opportunity to reflect and learn. On a brisk November morning in 2018, a fire sparked in a remote stretch of canyon in Butte County, California, a region nestled against the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Fueled by a sea of...

Australia: Integrity of private building surveyors and their role in enforcement

The Australian Building Codes Board welcomes comments from members and fellow professionals in setting the parameters for Building Surveyors and the delivery of their services. A discussion paper is now open for public consultation in response to the Building Confidence Report. Overview In 2017, Building...

Next & Best Practices: Digitizing Facilities Management

The Verdantix Summit will provide practical advice on getting value from digital technology. The COVID-19 pandemic is creating new urgency amongst corporate executives to digitize their facilities and workplace processes to improve building resiliency and drive new cost savings. Facilities executives launching new digital programmes...

ICC: Share your experience with inspections and plan reviews!

Plans assessment and site inspections are part of WOBO Governor David Gibson’s daily tasks and this article provides an opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise. The International Code Council, in collaboration with the North East Efficiency Partnerships and the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance would...

ICC: Proposed Code Changes

Your chance to shape the future of building safety!! Registration is now open for the 2021 Committee Action Hearings for the Group A International Codes. This year’s code hearings — hosted virtually from April 11 through May 5, 2021 — offer Code Council members/non-members, code...

Europe: The 4RinEU strategic network: upscaling innovative deep renovation solutions

WOBO Governor David Gibson is involved in rennovation projects and is pleased to provide a link to activities developing in Europe H2020EE funded 4RinEU project developed state-of-the-art renovation solutions designed to reduce a property’s energy consumption by up to 60 % while improving the building’s...

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