Recent News

WOBO members and fellow professionals must keep abreast of energy developments and the use of resources.  WOBO thanks “edie” for the support provided. Survey: Going plastic-free an opportunity, not a burden, for SMEs Two-thirds of micro-sized, small and medium businesses (MSMEs) would welcome the introduction...

WOBO thanks Create Digital for the links to both research and news items that may be referenced and applied on a global basis. Skyscraper city: How Sydney’s engineers approach tall building design Key points: Sydney boasts the second largest number of skyscrapers in the country,...

WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) for their news and legislative updates. NCC Public Comment Draft is now open! The National Construction Code (NCC) Public Comment Draft (PCD) has been released for public consultation. Comments provided will inform the final...

WOBO Governor David Gibson has provided a range of news items for your consideration. Your organisation’s international health & safety or environment responsibilities If your business operates across several international locations, keeping up with ever-changing legislation and understanding your legal requirements for each country can...

It is essential that industry professionals keep abreast of developments related to fire safety and the implications if they get it wrong. Residents in £3m legal claim for loss of homes in destructive fire The residents of a housing block destroyed in a fire are...

WOBO and its members recognise the need to consider health and safety in the carrying out of works within their organisations and those of their clients. Trio sentenced after fairground accident THREE INDIVIDUALS and a company have been sentenced after a mother-of-eight was catapulted from...

Energy research and their outcomes are moving resource use and maximisation forward and the developments form part of WOBO members professional development. Major milestones reached at British hydrogen projects in maritime and chemicals sectors A project developing green hydrogen technology for workboats has received more...

WOBO considers the CROSS UK newsletters to be of significant value as it publicises individual expert experiences occurring within the construction and development processes. CROSS-UK Newsletter 73 includes expert comment on fire and structural safety reports made to CROSS.  The PDF version, accessed via the...

WOBO recognises that energy developments and research activities are ongoing and it is important that members and fellow professionals keep abreast of information and advise their clients accordingly.  Seabased and the BIDC Sign MOU For Wave Power Park To Fuel Green Hydrogen Production The Barbados...

WOBO President Paul Myers and the WOBO Governors are currently working on a meeting that will take place during the Long Beach Conference.  Further details will be provided in due course and you are encouraged to support International Building Safety Day – May 22, 2024...