Changing the world; one project at a time!

Project management and sustainability! London South Bank University Calling out Project Managers… How can you drive #sustainable change through #projectmanagement? Join us on 11 Nov for an insightful half day webinar entitled ‘Changing the world; one project at a time!’ We’ll be joined by a range of experts...

Net Zero Live: How do we decarbonise our existing stock?

Decarbonisation – a goal for now and the future! Join Building for two days of live webinars, panel discussions and exclusive thought leadership as they hear from the experts leading the agenda. Below is a taster of the second session of day 1 or you...

Meet OSHA’s New Leader

WOBO thanks OSHA for the update and wished Douglas every success going forward! Douglas L. Parker Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker was sworn in today as OSHA’s Assistant Secretary of Labor. Mr. Parker most recently served as chief of California’s Division...

Lessons learned from the Florida Bridge collapse

Protect the future – avoid mistakes now! You can now watch the talk from Steve Williams BEng CEng FIStructE FICE AMAPM at Network Rail on demand. This online talk was part of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) Technical Lecture Series; it examines the Florida bridge...

Europe: NGOs say unprecedented solar and wind energy surge is needed to stabilise climate

A reflection on “climate breakdown” Europe needs an unparalleled rollout of wind and solar energy to avoid worsening climate breakdown, according to a call to action launched today (20th October) by Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe. The call to action was launched in association with 185 member...

UN-Habitat: Urban October 2021

WOBO, as a partner, is pleased to present you with an update from UN-Habitat on Urban October 2021 and provide information on joining the Global Observance of World Cities Day on Sunday. Throughout the month of October, national, local, and regional governments and other urban...

HSE: Work safely in confined spaces

Safety is essential – work to the code! Do you know the definition of a confined space? A confined space is a place which is substantially enclosed (though not always entirely), and where serious injury can occur from hazardous substances or conditions within the space...

IFSEC Global: The fire safety hazards of ‘quick-fix’ repurposing of commercial buildings for residential housing

Commercial change of use to residential. Hunter Seymour explores the many fire safety hazards and challenges involved in repurposing commercial premises for residential housing – an activity that has become more commonplace following the COVID-19 pandemic. The UK government’s introduction of fast-track ‘Mercantile-to-Abode’ (MA) PDR...

BBA: November Webinars

Hands-on development opportunities. Join us for FIVE AMAZING WEBINARS in November? Our headline webinar is live!   Q&A with Professor Noble Francis – Economics Director @ CPA (Construction Product Association). Check out what else is happening in November as we chat to the Building Safety Alliance, introduce the new BBA Steel Reinforcement...

ICC: EduCODE 2022 is an Accelerated Training Opportunity

EduCODE – dates for your diary! Build Your Own Week of Training at EduCODE 2022 February 28 – March 4, 2022 Live at the Orleans Hotel and Virtual EduCODE 2022, is geared for building safety and code compliance professionals. All sessions are approved by the ICC...

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