UK: Government launches pilot scheme for medium-rise buildings requiring fire safety remediation measures

WOBO thanks James Moore Editor of IFSEC Global for his link to the government scheme. The Government has launched a pilot scheme for medium-rise buildings in England – those between 11-18 metres – which will provide funding for the remediation or mitigation of fire safety risks...

Australia: ABCB News and Developments

WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks Gary for his update in respect of developments of ABCB in Australia. This is the first of a new series of messages from Gary Rake to help share information about the work of the ABCB. These regular messages will focus...

Europe: November 2022: funding opportunities, upcoming events and top news on clean energy

Europe – energy developments and the opportunity to participate. Commission invests EUR 3 billion in innovative clean tech projects to deliver on REPowerEU Plan The third call for large-scale projects under the EU Innovation Fund is open for application until 16 March 2023. With an...

Renewable Energy Updates

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy Magazine for their updates. How Much Energy Could We Harvest From Artificial Photosynthesis? Solar cells use photovoltaic technology to generate electricity, but the process is far from efficient. Plants are much better at converting sunlight into energy. Now, scientists are looking...

New UK fire resistance testing lab opened by UL and the Fire Protection Association

WOBO welcomes developments that support the professional in achieving safety. In response to the urgent demand for more fire testing facilities in the UK, a major new fire resistance testing laboratory at Blockley, Gloucestershire, opened on 15 November, said to feature two of the largest...

Are the sustainability and fire safety agendas compatible?

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to the paper by Ron Alalouff. At the Fire Conference 2022 last month, delegates heard about the need to put sustainability at the heart of what fire safety professionals think and do from Steve Hamm, Chief Executive of...

BSI Identify & the Code for Construction Product Information

Safety is achieved by the proper use of products and this code supports the professional in both selection and use. The Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) is designed to help construction product manufacturers to provide assurance that their product information is clear, accurate, up-to-date,...

UK HSE: What is The Potential Value of The Risk Scenario Concept to You?

The Health and Safety Executive UK are looking for your support and WOBO encourages you to participate and contribute to the developments taking place. How Might You Use The Risk Scenario Concept In Your Organisation? We are currently developing a knowledge base that will help...

edie: daily news alerts

WOBO thanks edie for the opportunity allowing our members and fellow professionals to dip into developments taking place across the world. Breakthrough Agenda: Nations covering half of global emissions make cleantech affordability push at COP27 Governments representing half of global emissions and more than half...

WSSET – Updates

WOBO notes that the WSSET Conference 2023 is now scheduled to take place at the University of Nottingham UK. The November Newsletter highlights: SET2023 will take place in the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom on 15-17 August 2023 (Please save the dates!). More information will be...

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