Recent News

It is essential to get matters right first time or be prepared to face the consequences   BESA prompts Government intervention in smoke control damper controversy THE OFFICE for Product Safety and Standards has stated that it will act to address the continued controversy surrounding...

WOBO appreciates the links to energy developments taking place around the world EU Parliament’s vote on Buildings directive is a hit and miss for our buildings transition, says Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe MEPs vote in favour of a mandatory renovations requirement that limits exemptions...

WOBO is pleased to provide a link to a range of reports contained within the CROSS-UK newsletter. Overview CROSS-UK Newsletter 68 has been published and includes expert comments on fire and structural safety reports. Read the Newsletter Potential dangers in misusing fire safety terminology Corrosion...

WOBO thanks the International Codes Council for a selection of their news and activities. Free Report on Building Safety and Security The International Code Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Building Safety and Security developed the report for architects, first responders and local and state authorities...

WOBO acknowledges the work of bsi. and the standards they develop to assist professionals within the industry. Built environment standards: Dan’s top 3 for 2023 As the UK’s national standards body, BSI publishes a range of standards every year to support those who operate within...

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy Magazine for a selection of articles linked to energy related developments. GreenFire Energy to Develop Closed-Loop Testing Capabilities at Well Testing Facility GreenFire Energy Inc. will provide its Advanced Geothermal System (AGS), a closed-loop technology, as an industrial affiliate in the...

WOBO thanks ROCKWOOL for the technical support it provides to Members and Fellow Professionals. Whether used as a terrace, rainwater management system, or the home of a solar array, today’s flat roofs have more complex needs than ever before. We want to make choosing the...

WOBO thanks the Australian Building Codes Board for their latest updates. Register for the NCC 2022 Webinar Series These are important events for practitioners to learn about key changes and new provisions in NCC 2022 Volume One and Volume Two for energy efficiency, condensation management and livable housing...

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to the article by Hunter Seymour. “Contingency” hotel crisis tightens focus on fire risk Several reports of fires in hotels have made headlines in recent months, including an incident in Scotland where three people lost their lives in...

WOBO thanks Bruce Allen for the HETAS updates. This month the government published its Environment Improvement Plan (EIP) 2023 and national emissions of air pollutants statistics. The plan is the first revision of the 25 Year Environment Plan that was published in 2019 and has a...