Fire Safety Matters News and Updates

WOBO thanks FSM for a mixture of articles reflecting activity within the Fire Sector. Zzeus Training launches Level 3 qualification in emergency lighting ZZEUS TRAINING has announced the launch of a new one-day Level 3 qualification that’s concentrated on the Design, Installation and Maintenance of...

UK Health and Safety Executive News and Updates

WOBO recognises the activities of the UK Health and Safety Executive and their potential use within the global setting. Changes to housing ministerial positions – Steve Reed has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government. His remit includes...

Sustainability and Energy Digital News Items

WOBO acknowledges the links provided. Sustainable Mobility: Hyundai’s All Electric Concept THREE Hyundai reveals its Concept THREE, a compact electric vehicle under its IONIQ sub-brand, highlighting its focus on sustainable urban mobility in Europe Hyundai Motor Company has revealed its Concept THREE at the IAA Mobility...

GlobalData Construction Industry Updates

WOBO thanks GlobalData for information on indicative developments taking place that may have opportunities for members and fellow professionals. LKAB plans new Skr6bn sorting facility at Malmberget mine in Sweden  The new facility will be constructed adjacent to the site’s existing plant. Sir Robert McAlpine...

Health and Safety Matters News and Updates

WOBO thanks HSM and others for the links provided. Home working damaging young workers HOME AND hybrid working are damaging the career development, workplace relationships and mental wellbeing of younger workers, according to new research* from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the...

International Codes Council News and Updates

WOBO recognises and appreciates the work carried out by ICC Remembering Hurricane Katrina 20 Years Later: Lessons Learned and How Louisiana Evolved into a Building Safety Leader More than 1,000 lives were lost and nearly 500,000 homes were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, but Louisiana legislators...

Fire Safety Matters, Product News and Fire Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided and the support given to members and fellow professionals British Standards Institution publishes BS 8674 for fire risk assessors THE BRITISH Standards Institution (BSI) has now published BS 8674:2025, the new British Standard that sets out a framework for assessing...

Energy Digital News Items

WOBO is pleased to bring news items and updates from Energy Digital Top 10: AI Applications in Energy The top 10 companies using AI applications in the energy sector include EDF, Schneider Electric, Shell, National Grid and Siemens AI is playing a critical role in...

Renewable Energy News and Updates

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for the links and information provided. What Climate-Change Driven Wind Droughts Mean for Our Future Although you may think of renewable energy as virtually limitless when it comes from wind, some researchers found that weather-related shifts due to climate change could...

CROSS Structural and Fire Safety Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided by CROSS to support and expand professional knowledge.   CROSS-UK Newsletter 78  includes expert comment on fire and structural safety reports made to CROSS.  The PDF version, accessed via the button below, also includes a range of building safety updates...

©2025 All Rights Reserved World Organization of Building Officials.

MENU