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...
WOBO recognises the work carried out by Elmhurst Energy and supports the need for consensus in the rating of properties and their energy performance. A long-running debate between different groups of green housebuilding experts seems to be reaching a creative conclusion, says Stuart Fairlie, Technical...
The process of construction is a “risky” business – WOBO was pleased to receive details of the work carried out by the Fire Safety Engineering Group, University of Greenwich, sponsored by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (iosh) in respect of “Construction Site Evacuation...
WOBO has been informed that time is running out for submissions to the President’s Prize and the FCE – Open Competition for PhD Review Papers – both deadlines: 1st November 2020. The President of WSSET is offering a cash prize of £1,000 for a research project or idea related to helping...
Structural incidents/accidents are all around us and are sometimes caused by a lack of professional understanding, inadequate risk assessment and poor communication. 979 Outdoor video screens – This report is to raise concerns about certain video screen systems being used out of doors for public...
WOBO Governor Harbi Arafat provides a short review for Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia as a country started to be affected by the virus some three months later than China. In the early stages of the pandemic, whilst trying to avoid wide spread infection, a traffic...
WOBO has received notification in respect of a reminder that the the city’s annual energy efficiency letter grade sign program, which was instituted by 2018’s Local Law 33, officially went into effect on October 1. It is essential that members and fellow professionals note the...
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