Sustainability – forests have a major role to play in the transition to a carbon neutral economy. Forests have a central role to play in the transition to a carbon neutral economy, providing a multitude of services: economic; social and environmental. So, do we need...
Net-zero – focus on renewables; wind and solar energy. The U.S. wind industry installed nearly 2,000 MW of new wind power capacity in the third quarter of 2020, setting a record for third-quarter additions and bringing total American capacity to nearly 112,000 MW, according to the newly released Wind Powers...
Every year, about 15 million citizens in Europe receive heat generated in Waste-to-Energy plants via district heating. The plants most often use high efficiency cogeneration, which makes them and their district heating networks highly efficient and recovering heat and cooling that would otherwise be wasted....
As professionals it is part of our role to ensure the environment and workplaces that are created provide are safe and support the health of those within the workplace. COVID-19 Guidance on Ventilation in the Workplace OSHA is committed to protecting the health and safety...
WOBO acknowledges the fluctuation in temperature and general atmospheric conditions that interact with society and found the work carried out by the Seismology Research Centre of interest in the identification and emergency management of both assets and the infrastructure. The Seismology Research Centre, or SRC,...
Fire Safety is a major problem, failures can be within the design, construction and inspection of the built environment. We must get it right!! Fire issues are a major concern within the UK and I would like to thank Anthony Walker for providing the information...
Australia invests in Net Zero construction. Frasers Property Australia will build 51 medium density energy efficient homes to demonstrate the feasibility of achieving zero energy demand homes at scale. Net Zero Energy Demand homes have the potential to reduce energy costs for homeowners and residents...
Current and proposed regulatory changes will form a significant shift in the consideration of new build and alterations to existing buildings – WOBO members and fellow professionals will be key in supporting both the changes and reinforcing the “cultural shift” required within the industry. ...
In considering the evacuation, in the event of a fire occurring, of both new and existing buildings it is essential that professionals reflect on the demographic changes taking place within the global context. Abstract Ageing populations are generating new challenges for the safe design of...
Go for Green – The Green Recovery report provides an update in terms of both green investment, recovery and protection of the environment. Politicians and business leaders want the country to deliver a green revolution, create jobs and boost the economy. As part of its...
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