Research and key developments are in focus. Researchers Discover Way to Simultaneously Produce Hydrogen and Purify Water University of Alberta researchers have developed a new catalyst that could revolutionize how the world generates power and purifies water. When placed in any type of water and...
Energy and resources are a key focus on technology and action. House of Lords adds renewable energy clauses to UK Government’s Energy Bill Two clauses added by the House of Lords to the Government’s Energy Bill mean households and businesses can become customers of community-led...
Industry must be responsible for its actions! “Severe consequences” face cladding companies who refuse to pay for remediation SHAREHOLDERS IN three cladding companies whose “shocking practices” were uncovered in evidence heard at the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have been warned by the Government that the manufacturers...
WOBO supports the initiatives carried out by bsi. and the support given to building professionals and their clients. With the global population rapidly increasing, it’s essential to review current systems in the built environment sector. The built environment sector will be urged to preserve the environment and to support the...
WOBO thanks edie for the selection of news articles. UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax set to be reformed The UK Government is set to reform the Plastic Packaging Tax, arguing that changes to the scheme could help raise funding to scale chemical recycling innovations. The Plastic...
A prompt reminder that the Australian National Code updates are now in force. NCC 2022 adopted 1 May 2023, marks the adoption of NCC 2022 by the states and territories. NCC 2022 contains significant changes in effect from 1 May, including: new consistent volume...
WOBO appreciates the updates and links from Renewable Energy. Seven States in Northeast Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub to Submit $3.62B Proposal To U.S. DOE The States of New York, New Jersey, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts announced submission of the...
The updates from Australia support Continuing Professional Development and provide positive guidance on the classification of buildings. NCC 2022 Webinar Series videos The recordings from our NCC 2022 Webinar Series are now available. These videos from the series discuss the key changes and new provisions in...
It is essential to keep up to speed with government actions relating to energy, and WOBO thanks edie for the links to the articles. UK Government slashes estate emissions by 35% in five years The UK Government has slashed its own emissions by 35% since...
WOBO is pleased to report on ICC developments How Building Codes inform architectural design Building codes are essential to the safety of people and properties, but they are also critical to reducing long-term expenses. The nationwide study Building Codes Save, conducted by the Federal Emergency...
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