WOBO would like to thank Andrés Valencia Correa for the link to his article. New Zealand has had a number of wildfires this season. It is clear that wildfire is becoming an increasing issue requiring a systematic research effort. In this context, WOBO would like...
WOBO notes the current situation in Sydney. More than 100 apartment and office buildings in the City of Sydney have been classified as at “high risk” of fire because of flammable cladding, as the NSW government fails to fulfil a promise to help homeowners remove...
WOBO recognises the issues related to building products and their inclusion within the construction process and notes Victoria’s reaction. February saw the Victorian State Government’s prohibition of high risk external wall cladding products come into force. Victoria’s Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, announced that flammable...
WOBO was pleased to receive a legislative update and links in respect of COVID for your use. Welcome back to a brand new year and it’s crazy to think that we’re already nearing the end of the first month of 2021. With the pandemic still rife...
WOBO has received an update in respect of fire safety measures proposed for Wales. The Welsh Government wants to extend fire safety requirements to all buildings in Wales featuring more than one residential unit. It also proposes that all “higher risk” buildings must use their...
The Governors provide an update for January 2021 in the activities of WOBO within the global context. The goals of WOBO can be supported through the promotion, development and delivery of Building Codes, Regulations and Standards. Communications should be addressed to the WOBO Secretariat; mdabdoub@wobo-un.org...
WOBO is pleased to provide members and fellow professionals with a link to the Masters in Renewable Energy in the Marine Environment and the opportunity to advance their qualifications Renewable energy plays a more and more important role. At a social level, renewable energy contributes to...
WOBO is pleased to provide the link to the National Model Code provided by the Australian Building Codes Board in response to the Building Confidence Report of Australia. The National Model Code sets the standards of behaviour for building surveyors performing statutory functions. At their...
WOBO has been advised by the United States Department of Labor in respect of OSHA’s new leadership. James Frederick Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health James Frederick has worked in safety and health for three decades, including twenty-five years with the...
WOBO members and fellow professionals have the opportunity to download a technical publication from ROCKWOOL® Introduction The concept of the roof as the fifth façade, to highlight the increasingly important role it plays in the overall architectural design of the building, has gained traction in recent...
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