WOBO Governor David Gibson has received an update from the HSE and reflects the moves from lockdown to a tiered system. The law requires employers to ensure an adequate supply of fresh air in the workplace and this has not changed during the pandemic. Good...
WOBO notes the facts highlighted in the FEMA study and the projected savings through the implementation of International Codes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released its landmark Building Codes Save: A National Study featuring an in-depth look at the quantified benefits — avoided losses to buildings...
Sustainable energy solutions – wired up to solar. Invenergy, a leading privately-held global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, has announced a 1,310-MW solar energy generation facility that will be the largest in the United States upon completion. Currently under construction in northeast Texas,...
Building Code Officials are always under scrutiny – Australia sets out their expectations. The Model Code sets out the minimum expectations of building surveyors performing statutory functions. At their November 2020 meeting, Building Ministers agreed to release the National Model Code of Conduct for Building...
Governor David Gibson would like to introduce you to the Waste Management World. Welcome to the November/December issue. Being a “Waste to Energy Special Edition” Edition, we take a look at some sustainable projects aiming to reduce emissions caused by landfilling while recovering energy through...
WOBO recognises that accidents happen but as professionals can we prevent them? Falls from height were the cause of most work-related fatalities in Britain during 2019/20. The latest annual figures (2019/20) revealed that 29 workers were killed in a fall from height last year. Visit our working...
The Tallhouse, as a catalog of systems, is intended to accelerate and derisk the adoption of easily digitized and sustainable materials. The ICC BSJ Weekly provided an insight into the work carried out by Generate LLC. Architectural technology company Generate LLC has developed Tallhouse, an adaptable...
The UK Parliament has published their observations on the Building Safety Bill and identified further issues and actions required. Building Safety Bill aims welcome but more detail needed The Government must improve on the detail if it is to demonstrate that its new building safety...
WOBO Governor David Gibson has worked closely with the BRE Group in the past and is pleased to advise members and fellow professionals of their ability to offer support to both individuals and organisations wishing to work or promote products within the UK. The Building...
Governor David Gibson would like to thank Anthony for providing an update in respect of fire statistics relating to the UK Anthony Walker FRICS MIFireE, Director at Topscan UK Ltd and RICS UK and Ireland World Regional Board member Fire Safety: Fire Statistics The latest Fire...
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