WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for the links and the information provided. Geothermal Investment Soars 85% as Innovative Tech Unlocks 500 GW US Potential North America’s geothermal sector shattered investment records in Q1 2025, attracting $1.7 billion in public funding – 85% of 2024’s entire annual...
WOBO recognises and appreciates the work carried out by ICC Episode 64: Beyond Compliance: Elevating Construction Through Partnership In the latest episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we explore building science in the International Residential Code® and the need for collaboration between builders and code officials...
WOBO is pleased to bring news items and updates from Energy Digital, Sustainability Weekly. Top 10: Oil and Gas Companies The top oil and gas companies supporting the global energy system and economies worldwide include Saudi Aramco, ExxonMobil, Chevron, PetroChina and Shell. Top...
WOBO appreciates the links provided by FSM. Industry and Regulators Committee seeks views on Building Safety Regulator CHAIRED BY Baroness Taylor of Bolton, the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has launched an inquiry into building safety regulation with a particular focus on the...
WOBO thanks HSM for the items provided. Health and safety workers driven by negative experience NEW RESEARCH amongst health and safety professionals has found that one fifth chose to work in health and safety after a negative personal incident to either themselves, a colleague or...
WOBO thanks GlobalData for the links to indicative developments taking place that may have opportunities for both members and fellow professionals. LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INDUSTRY Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station set for expansion The expanded station is forecast to be able to accommodate up...
WOBO is pleased to share the news items from Create Digital, and Lovegrove and Cotton. Curing concrete cancer A microscopic marvel could help ward off a perennial problem in construction: steel reinforcement corrosion. Steel reinforcement corrosion is a perennial problem for concrete as a construction material....
WOBO appreciates the information and support provided by the Australian Building Codes Board. CEO Update with Judith Blake For those who may have missed the news article published earlier this month, my name is Judith Blake, and I am currently serving as the interim CEO of the...
WOBO appreciates the links for updates provided by the Scottish Government. Chief Planner and Ministerial Letter The Minister for Public Finance and Chief Planner have written to local authorities and stakeholders to provide an update on the work of the Short Life Working Group on...
WOBO recognises the activities of the UK Health and Safety Executive and their potential use within the global setting. Building Assessment Certificates: additional buildings to be assessed In 2024 to 2025, we directed more than 1,400 Principle Accountable Persons (PAPs) to apply for a Building...
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