ICC: New Hampshire Building Officials Association – IRC Inspections

This on-line seminar provides building inspectors with the fundamental knowledge necessary to administer and enforce applicable code requirements of the 2015 IRC. Specifically, the seminar provides the participants with checklists that enable those performing foundation through final residential building inspections to determine whether the materials,...

UK – BIM guidance for housing associations launched

Information is key and the activities relating to BIM, the collection, storage and utilisation of information are key parts of the development of a sustainable and maintained built environment. Members of the National Housing Federation (NHF) and UK BIM Alliance are collaborating on a joint...

UK: Construction Products Regulation from 1 January 2021

The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. The government has made the following statutory instrument which will come into effect on 1 January 2021. This guidance is about placing construction products on the GB...

Western Norway: The dramatic Vøringsfossen waterfall bridge

Development is an ongoing scenario with the creation of unique buildings and structures, a major impact being the geographical location and associated difficulties of materials, availability, transit and incorporation within the environment. This is the dramatic Vøringsfossen waterfall bridge, a newly opened tourist attraction offering incredible...

Malaysia: Penang – Developments for the future – urban lilypads

We live in a demanding society where space and location are key features.  As an international organisation it is essential to keep abreast of diversity and new technologies that run parallel with society developments.  The proposals surrounding Penang provide a key example.  The article by...

United Arab Emirates: Why are sustainable buildings important?

WOBO recognises that resources and their use are an essential part of sustainability and the article by Deepthy, Regional Director of GBCI [Green Business Certification Incorporated] provides a further insight into the process and certification. Sustainable buildings are a response to the global call for...

New Zealand: Fire and Smoke Stopping Methodology

Fire is a universal problem and as professionals we need to consider all options to achieve compliance.  The FPA New Zealand provides a breadth of supportive documents.                     The applicable New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) requirements...

Condolences: William J. Smith

We been informed that William J. Smith of Hertfordshire, UK, a long standing member of WOBO, passed away due to COVID-19.  President Paul Myers, the board of Governors and fellow members offer their condolences to his wife, family and friends.  ...

ICC: Conferences and Code Hearings 2021/22 – Dates for the diary

WOBO Governor David Gibson is in discussion with Judy Zakreski, Vice President of Global Services, International Code Council, in respect of collaboration and dissemination of information relating to codes, standards and regulations.  The WOBO Governors are also exploring opportunities to participate at the ICC Conferences...

United Arab Emirates Engineers visit Ohio, USA

Paul Myers, President of WOBO, was pleased to welcome members of the visiting United Arab Emirates [UAE] delegation to Ohio.  Paul and Majed Dabdoub, WOBO Secretariat, shared their experiences and discussed the creation, application and enforcement of Building Codes within the USA.  This process was...

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