Fire Safety – News and updates

WOBO recognises the impact fire and fire safety has on society and the news items are provided to enhance awareness and understanding Fire IoT comes of age! Join us on 15 October at 10:30am to explore how the latest advances in fire detection, alarm and...

Training and Development Opportunities 17

WOBO Governor David Gibson would like to thank members and fellow professionals who have taken up the opportunities provided by the links which reflects their commitment to professionalism and the need to be “up-to-date”.  Join HSM and JSP on 1 October 2024 at 10:30am (BST) to...

edie News and Updates

WOBO thanks edie for the links to a variety of their news items and reports. Reeves confirms higher tax on North Sea oil and gas, pauses expensive roads schemes Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made a string of measures to plug gaps in the UK Government’s...

International Codes Council News and Updates

WOBO Governor David Gibson, as part of his role within the ICC Global Membership Committee, is pleased to share links to developments and news items taking place The Aquarium of the Pacific Offers Exquisite Architecture and Aquatic Life in Long Beach Long Beach, host to...

World Energy Storage News Items

WOBO thanks ATA Insights and Newstorage for their latest updates. UNITED STATES: US DOE provides USD 63m for battery recycling, smart manufacturing. Full article  New York drafts updates to its fire code to address battery storage growth. More info $2.2 B for grid upgrade projects in...

Renewable Energy Developments and News Items

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for their support and the provision of links to developments taking place. Joby Shows Potential for Emissions-Free Regional Journeys Using Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Joby Aviation, Inc. has successfully flown a first-of-its-kind hydrogen-electric air taxi demonstrator 523 miles, with water as the only...

Create Digital Research and News Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided by Create Digital in relation to research and developments taking place. EVs versus ICEs: a carbon emissions comparison It’s well-known that electric vehicles are cleaner and greener to run than those powered by fossil fuels. But does this logic still...

edie News and Updates

WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks edie for the links provided and the ability to share the information with both members and fellow professionals. UK Government launches ‘Skills England’ with focus on future-proofing workforce for green transition Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched Skills England, a...

Articles and Associated Reading

It is essential for professionals to keep in touch and up-to-date with activities local, national and international. The Challenges Associated with Developing Building Regulations ‘Contextualized’ for Emerging Economies. This article delves into the intricate challenges and solutions for developing building regulations contextualized to emerging economies....

Health and Safety News

WOBO acknowledges that activities are seasonal and additional focus on specific activities is essential. Power company urges farmers to stay safe this harvest AS FARMERS start their harvesting, a leading power company has urged them to take care with farm machinery near overhead cables.Agriculture and...

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