A prompt reminder that the Australian National Code updates are now in force. NCC 2022 adopted 1 May 2023, marks the adoption of NCC 2022 by the states and territories. NCC 2022 contains significant changes in effect from 1 May, including: new consistent volume...
WOBO appreciates the updates and links from Renewable Energy. Seven States in Northeast Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub to Submit $3.62B Proposal To U.S. DOE The States of New York, New Jersey, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts announced submission of the...
The updates from Australia support Continuing Professional Development and provide positive guidance on the classification of buildings. NCC 2022 Webinar Series videos The recordings from our NCC 2022 Webinar Series are now available. These videos from the series discuss the key changes and new provisions in...
It is essential to keep up to speed with government actions relating to energy, and WOBO thanks edie for the links to the articles. UK Government slashes estate emissions by 35% in five years The UK Government has slashed its own emissions by 35% since...
WOBO is pleased to report on ICC developments How Building Codes inform architectural design Building codes are essential to the safety of people and properties, but they are also critical to reducing long-term expenses. The nationwide study Building Codes Save, conducted by the Federal Emergency...
An opportunity to participate and contribute to research Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is prevalent on major hazard plant, both on and offshore, including nuclear and chemical plants, oil refineries and offshore installations. It continues to represent a major safety threat, having been responsible for a...
Modular construction an essential for the future! The International Code Council family of solutions joined 1,500 industry professionals at the Modular Building Institute’s (MBI) 40th Annual World of Modular conference and tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 29 – April 1, 2023. The World of Modular event is the largest...
WOBO thanks Peoplesafe for their support and guidance Martyn’s Law –are you Protect Duty ready? This free eBook from Peoplesafe covers the incoming Protect Duty legislation, why it has been introduced, and advice for businesses on how to prepare. This wide-ranging piece of legislation, which...
WOBO and it’s members thank IFSEC GLOBAL for reinforcing a focus on fire safety and legislative change Flashpoint arson alert: Alarming rise in factory and industrial fire hazards Hunter Seymour examines the issue of factory and industrial fires – with four incidents having taken place...
WOBO members and fellow professional appreciate the news updates from ‘eddie’ Entirely possible’ that steel sector can align with Paris Goals A new report from the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) has claimed that there is a viable investment case to support near-zero emission steel projects...
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