Bsi: BS 5839-9 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Part 9

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide the opportunity for members and fellow professionals to contribute to the development of British Fire Safety Standards. BS 5839-9 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Part 9: Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning...

UK: Peter Baker Chief Inspector of Buildings

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide an update in respect of the UK Chief Inspector of Buildings. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the appointment of a Chief Inspector of Buildings to establish and lead the new Building Safety Regulator. Peter...

ICC: Adapting building standards to changing weather risks

WOBO thanks Judy Zakreski, Vice President of Global Services ICC, for the link to the article on adapting building standards. The devastating storms and associated power outages in Texas are yet another reminder that our infrastructure and #buildings need to be #resilient to #extremeweather. We’re working globally to ensure that #buildingcodes are...

Wallbot – Green wall maintenance

WOBO is pleased to provide a link to an article to support “Green Wall Maintenance” What is a Wallbot and what does it have to do with green wall maintenance? Find out in my HORT JOURNAL AUSTRALIA article for the Interior Plantscape Association of Australia, where I interview University...

UK: Elmhurst Energy Retrofit Coordinators

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide a link to Elmhurst and the opportunity of a skills update.  Access FULLY Government funded Retrofit Coordinator accreditation For a limited time only, 1st year membership with Elmhurst’s Retrofit Coordinator scheme is now fully government funded which...

Singapore: Green Building Masterplan (SGBMP)

WOBO is pleased to provide a link to the Singapore Green Building Masterplan (SGBMP) The Singapore Green Building Masterplan (SGBMP)* Public Engagement Report is here! Over the last year, we asked more than 5,000 people about their thoughts on green buildings. The report summarises their...

Hydrogen: Fuelling the net zero economy

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy Magazine for the link to “Hydrogen 2021”. Virtual_event registration...

UK: GE Awarded Department Of Energy Grant to research 3-D Printing of Wind Turbine Blades

WOBO acknowledges the research and the reuse/recycling of material resources. GE Awarded DOE Grant to research 3-D Printing of Wind Turbine Blades GE Research, GE Renewable Energy, and LM Wind Power, a GE Renewable Energy business were recently selected by the Department of Energy to research the design and manufacture...

Free Webinar: Shell and ITM Power discuss Hydrogen’s End Use Sectors

WOBO supports the research into and the application in relation to fuels, Hydrogen, and energy use and is pleased to provide a link to a free webinar with REUTERS Events The Hydrogen Council predicts a $2.5 trillion market for hydrogen and fuel cell equipment by...

Scotland: Fire fatalities in Scotland and recommendations to reduce them

WOBO is pleased to provide the link to the BRE briefing paper, please take time to review the content and provide feedback to the BRE In collaboration with the FIA and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, BRE have published Fire fatalities in Scotland and...

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