Renewable Energy News and Updates

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for a selection of updates relating to global activity.  UK Future of Roads Minister announces £120 million for more electric vans, taxis and motorbikes Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has confirmed that the Department for Transport is extending the Plug-in...

International Code Council – News and Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided by the International Codes Council (ICC).  Advice From the Field: Spotlighting Women in Construction Week Women in Construction Week (March 2-8) is an annual event dedicated to recognizing the contributions of women in the construction industry. The International Code Council connected...

Chantry Primary Academy Careers and Neurodiversity Week – UK Luton

WOBO Governor David Gibson had the privilege to participate in and support the Chantry Primary Academy Careers and Neurodiversity Week at the Chantry Primary Academy, Luton.  The focus was on their VI [Visually Impaired] children who were given the brief to make plans and models...

Australia – Create Digital News and Research

    Why timbrel vaults disappeared from construction They’re fast to build and use low-carbon materials, so why isn’t the age-old technology in greater use?   “Doctors save people, engineers save communities” Humanitarian engineering is in crisis as increasing demand is met with deep cuts to international...

UK Health and Safety Executive News and Updates

WOBO recognises the activities of the UK Health and Safety Executive many of which may be applied within the global setting. Manual handling at work: guidance on the law – As an employer, you must protect your workers from the risks of manual handling injuries in...

Scotland News Update

WOBO appreciates the links provided by the Scottish Government which may reflect activities within the global setting. Improving communities’ mental wellbeing Mar 14, 2025 09:15 am £30 million for grassroots projects for adults Improving health through innovation Mar 13, 2025 04:05 pm Funding for scientific...

CROSS Structural and Fire Safety Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided by CROSS to support and expand professional knowledge. CROSS-UK Newsletter 76 CROSS-UK Newsletter 76 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...

Health and Safety News and Updates

WOBO appreciates the informative links provided by Health and Safety Matters.  We consider that similar occurences are occuring in the global arena and that sharing the information plays a role in understanding and enhancing safety. Neglecting eye health could be costly, experts warn NEW DATA...

WSSET News

WOBO was pleased to receive an updated news sheet from the WSSET and share it with both members and fellow professionals. As we step into 2025, we’re pleased to share our March Newsletter, highlighting exciting updates: SET2025 Call for Abstracts/Papers: In partnership with Istanbul Atlas University,...

Training and Development 29

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide development opportunities for both members and fellow professionals. Join us for a special Global Membership Council Webinar  featuring Shamim Rashid-Sumar, Senior Vice President, Codes and Standards for the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association  Resiliency: Considerations Beyond Code Requirements...

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