WOBO appreciates the news items and updates from “edie”. Coal consumption reached an all-time high in 2022, IEA confirms Global coal consumption reached a record high last year and is likely to plateau in 2023. Declines in consumption in Europe have more than been offset...
A reflection on developments taking place in Australia. Improved condensation management in NCC 2022 NCC 2022 builds on the NCC 2019 provisions to further decrease health risks associated with condensation in new homes. We’ve introduced new provisions and made improvements to the existing provisions. It’s...
WOBO congratulates Judy Zakreski and thanks ICC for the update in terms of developments taking place. Code Council’s Judy Zakreski Appointed to Serve on Industry Trade Advisory Committee Committee members are appointed jointly by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to...
WOBO thanks HSM for a selection of news items. Tata Steel fined after worker suffers brain damage TATA STEEL UK has been fined £120,000 after a worker suffered serious head injuries after being hit in the face with a scaffold pole, causing him to fall...
WOBO appreciates the updates from the British Board of Agrément. The BBA continues its journey to drive improved client engagement and digitisation with an expanded Senior Leadership Team. Find out more WEBINAR: We were joined by Lorna Williams from the British Adhesives and Sealants Association for...
It is interesting to see the professional development taking place through collaboration, and that national problems are international problems!! Recognition for Australian and Indonesian engineers A newly signed mutual recognition agreement will see engineers’ credentials recognised by professional bodies in both nations. The Australia-Indonesia professional...
WOBO thanks edie for a sample of their updates. Hornsea Four: UK’s second largest offshore wind farm gets greenlight The offshore wind farm, covering an area of 860km2, is planned for the western region of the Hornsea zone, situated off the Yorkshire coast. With its...
WOBO thanks ICC for their updates. ICC/NSSA 500 — Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters In June 2023, the Consensus Committee on Storm Shelters (IS-STM) completed proposals for the next edition of the standard and the document has been posted for public...
Fire Safety and developments are ongoing. Gove says he is “fully committed” to Grenfell community in penned letter Gove said the government is “determined to learn the lessons of the past” by tackling issues that are important to the residents of Grenfell. In the message,...
It is essential for WOBO members and fellow professionals to keep up to speed with energy developments. How Water Utilities Can Implement More Renewable Energy Utilities are responsible for transitioning to renewable energy to provide customers with cleaner resources. With as much energy as water...
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