Building For Tomorrow: 23-25 March 2021.

2021 sees the 30 year anniversary of Building For Tomorrow – National House Building Council. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY – 23-25 March 2021. Building For Tomorrow is launching in a completely new virtual format. With expert-led sessions this is an opportunity to learn, discover and...

Talking about technology – Deploying mass timber projects with digital systems

The Tallhouse, as a catalog of systems, is intended to accelerate and derisk the adoption of easily digitized and sustainable materials.  The ICC BSJ Weekly provided an insight into the work carried out by Generate LLC. Architectural technology company Generate LLC has developed Tallhouse, an adaptable...

UK Parliament response: Building Safety Bill

The UK Parliament has published their observations on the Building Safety Bill and identified further issues and actions required. Building Safety Bill aims welcome but more detail needed The Government must improve on the detail if it is to demonstrate that its new building safety...

‘The end of health and safety gone mad?’ – eBook launched to highlight the profession’s positive work

Safety is key to all professionals working within the built environment.  The e-book provides an update in terms of activity and highlights future actions. Health and safety has never been a bigger part of the national consciousness as it is during the coronavirus pandemic. Buoyed...

BRE Group: Member support

WOBO Governor David Gibson has worked closely with the BRE Group in the past and is pleased to advise members and fellow professionals of their ability to offer support to both individuals and organisations wishing to work or promote products within the UK. The Building...

UK: Fire Safety: Fire Statistics

Governor David Gibson would like to thank Anthony for providing an update in respect of fire statistics relating to the UK Anthony Walker FRICS MIFireE, Director at Topscan UK Ltd and RICS UK and Ireland World Regional Board member Fire Safety: Fire Statistics The latest Fire...

Building a Safer Future Charter – CABE Becomes a Registered Signatory

WOBO commends the action of CABE and supports the “Building a Safer Future Charter”.   Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) is pleased to become a Registered Signatory of the Building a Safer Future Charter. CABE recognises that becoming a Registered Signatory is an important first...

Australia: Consultation open: Building Design Acceptance – A response to the Building Confidence Report

WOBO welcomes the proposals to improve the standard and compliance of designs throughout the development process and encourages its members and fellow professionals to review and comment on the proposals being considered by the Australian Building Codes Board. A discussion paper addressing the process associated...

November marks Native American Heritage Month: Native American construction on the rise

WOBO thanks ICC and Richard for their news and article in respect of the Native American Heritage Month. Richard Hauffe is a senior regional manager for Government Relations of the International Code Council whose region includes Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. He...

UK: 25 Year Environment Plan

WOBO has been informed that the UK government’s landmark legislation to transform the environment has returned to Parliament after a pause due to the coronavirus outbreak.  The Environment Bill sets out a comprehensive and world-leading vision to “allow our environment to prosper for future generations and...

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