IFSEC GLOBAL: FIRE AND REGULATION UPDATES

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for their fire updates. Government aims to speed up cladding repairs with bolstered enforcement teams to pursue reluctant building owners The Government has put aside £8 million in funding to provide extra support for local councils to pursue freeholders who are...

UKCA deadline for construction products delayed until 30 June 2025

WOBO thanks the BBA for their updates in terms of products and ongoing developments. The Government has announced today that CE marking will be recognised until 30 June 2025. This is an extension from the previous deadline of 1 January 2023. Read more on the...

Energy Updates

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy Magazine for the following updates. Canada and Ontario Invest in CHAR Technologies Renewable Energy Production Facility CHAR Technologies Ltd. announced that the governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $11.3 million to expand CHAR Technologies’ facility in Thorold, Ontario,...

Fire Safety Updates

WOBO is pleased to provide the link to Fire Updates in the UK. Building Safety Act “massive, but not new” asserts HSE spokesperson THERE IS nothing in the Building Safety Act for building services contractors to fear. That’s according to a senior spokesperson for the...

edie – Government Updates

As professionals it is essential we keep abreast of Government thinking! Government outlines funding for 9,000 training courses for green home workers. The UK Government has unveiled the winners of a £9.2m training scheme to upskill workers in the energy, heating and buildings sectors to...

edie – Latest News Items

WOBO thanks edie for some of their news updates. Almost 80% of farms in England do not have solar panels installed but, if they did, they could reap significant financial benefits by avoiding high gas prices and generating additional revenue streams, a new analysis has...

WOBO Secretary/Treasurer Majed Dabdoub – 2022 Educator of the Year

WOBO applauds the activities of its Secretary Majed Dabdoub, in the promotion, education and support for public health and safety. One of WOBO’s prime goals is the promotion and development of Public Safety initiatives, a key factor is the development and promotion of codes to...

Renewable Energy: H2B2 and PowiDian Create Hydrogen-Based Energy System for Dutch Hospital

Energy developments put into practice. H2B2, a global technology company in the hydrogen energy sector, and PowiDian, a French technology company with expertise in hydrogen system integration, are collaborating to provide the future Rijnstate hospital in Elst (The Netherlands) with a system that will enable...

Atome announce biggest green hydrogen and ammonia project in Latin America

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for their links to developments taking place within the energy market. Green hydrogen and ammonia production company Atome Energy has announced the expansion of its flagship green ammonia production project in Villeta, Paraguay from 60 MW to 120 MW, which will...

Insurer Zurich issues warning over “dramatic spike” in warehouse fires

WOBO notes the concerns raised by Zurich. ZURICH UK is calling for compulsory sprinkler installations in warehouses as retailers hit their busiest time of the year. According to research and analysis conducted by the insurer, the number of warehouse and bulk storage fires has soared...

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