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 (1) Accident and Near-miss Tool HSE and our publishing partner TSO have launched the Accident and Near-miss Tool. The Accident and Near-miss Tool is designed to help...

GlobalData Construction Industry Updates

WOBO thanks GlobalData for the information on indicative developments taking place that may have opportunities for members and fellow professionals. Choosing the right material for knives and cutting tools In this free whitepaper, discover the importance of steel to the performance, durability, and precision of...

Renewable Energy Updates and News

WOBO recognises the focus on energy and its capture and use and thanks Renewable Energy for the links provided. Energy Vision’s Leadership Award 2025 goes to EnviTec Biogas AG At the 2025 Energy Vision Leadership Awards in New York, EnviTec Biogas AG was honored for...

WOBO President’s Letter November 2025

World Organisation Of Building Officials Letter from your President To Our Esteemed Members,  It is with great regret that I inform you of the decision of the Board of Governors to sunset the World Organization of Building Officials, effective 90 days from the date of...

edie – News items and the opportunity to register

WOBO is pleased to provide indicative news items from ‘edie’ Latest News edie’s latest report: How businesses can reduce carbon and create a sustainable built environment edie, in partnership with Mitsubishi Electric, has published a new report exploring how businesses can reduce the carbon impact...

USA – What you don’t know can hurt you. Meet the 170+ hospitals at risk.

WOBO is pleased to provide a link, from Fathom,to this flood related article that reflects cause for concern What you don’t know can hurt you. Meet the 170+ hospitals at risk In 2024, Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Tennessee, was wiped out by a flash flood....

Sustainability and Energy Digital News Items

WOBO acknowledges the links provided. Top 10: Sustainability Leaders in Europe The top sustainability leaders in Europe include Karen Pflug of IKEA, Antonia Wanner of Nestlé and Esther Finidori of Schneider Electric To keep global warming to no more than 1.5°C, emissions need to be...

Australia Research, News and Updates

WOBO appreciates the information and support provided by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB ) and Create Digital ABCB Newsletter October 2025 The ABCB has had a busy month in the lead up to the Building Ministers meeting which took place on 22 October. Building Ministers...

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 a) Review of lifting equipment and pressure systems regulations – call for evidence HSE has launched a Call for Evidence (CfE) to review both the: Lifting...

Training and Development 44 – CPD Articles and Reports for Review

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide links to items supporting professional development. Protect your business from PFAS risks & part obsolescence. Download the guide  › 3M has already halted production of more than 25,000 PFAS-based parts, and this is just the start. With...

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