International Code Council – News

WOBO appreciates the news items from ICC which may provide support to the development or amendment of global codes. Using Building Model Codes in Eliminating Blight and Combating Crime By enforcing building model codes, communities create safer environments, deter criminal activity and encourage economic growth....

News updates and Articles for Review

The Governors of WOBO have chosen to provide a variety of items within the website for general knowledge to both professionals and members of the public. Download your free guide – Nuclear Facility Engineering Guide – Here’s a link to download the guide for your reference.    ...

Renewable Energy Updates

The pace within the energy arena is always on the increase and WOBO appreciates the links from renewable energy, both in term of developments – both physical and linked to research. Geothermal Energy Company XGS Energy Secures $9.7M in New Financing  XGS Energy, a geothermal...

“edie” updates and news

WOBO welcomes the promotion and advancements relating to energy and resources provided by “edie”. Why the benefits of trebling renewables by 2030 outweigh potential negatives The new ‘Renewable Energy and Sustainability report (RESR)’ examines the negative impacts of expanding renewables, focusing on issues like land and water...

Australia Update 2 – Create Digital

WOBO appreciates the contributions received from Create Digital. https://click.e.engineersaustralia.org.au/ WATCH: These Australian companies are helping to keep Australians safe from bushfires Could drones help detect and fight bushfires? Here are two companies developing technologies to do exactly that. More than 24 million ha burned and...

Australia News and Updates 1

WOBO is always pleased to receive news and information from fellow professionals “down under”. ABCB Water efficiency consultation document The ABCB Office is seeking industry input on proposed changes to water efficiency requirements in NCC Volume Three. Since 2015, the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) has...

International Code Council News

WOBO appreciates the sharing of global activities and code developments. The November 2023 issue of the ICC Energy and Sustainability Newsletter features: The International Code Council’s participation at COP28 beginning this week, discussing the important role of building safety solutions in achieving global climate goals. FEMA’s announcement...

Renewable Energy Update 1

WOBO and its members appreciate the news updates from Renewable Energy. PGE and Ørsted Sign Contract for Installing Wind Turbine Generators for Baltica 2 PGE Group and Ørsted have a contracted Fred.Olsen Windcarrier for installation of 48 from 107 wind turbines for the Baltica 2...

edie Update 2

WOBO appreciates the news updates for its members and fellow professionals. Environmental risks: Private sector unlikely to act with urgency, WEF warns Environmental crises continue to dominate the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual risk predictions for the near future and the next decade, but the...

edie Update 1

WOBO is grateful for the news items provided by edie. Pressing challenges: What should sustainability professionals set as their New Year’s Resolution? Businesses continue to grapple with the current economic downturn, the agreements both made and missed at COP28 are only just starting to take...

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