WOBO needs members and fellow professionals to understand the links of developing technologies and energy needs and the interaction with nature. Report: Oil and gas majors planning expansion that would jeopardise Paris Agreement The oil and gas sector is investing in expanding its extraction capacity...
WOBO thanks edie for the links to a selection of energy related articles. IEA forecasts huge acceleration of renewable capacity deployment through 2027 Globally, as much new renewable energy generation capacity will be installed over the next five years as has been installed in the...
WOBO reminds professionals to keep in touch with developments linked to Health and Safety. CDM Case Studies for Small Builders and Contractors Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has launched the CDM Case Studies for Small Builders and Contractors for small construction businesses and trades working in the domestic...
WOBO thanks the Building Science Corporation for the link to their latest article. HVAC systems and windows have almost as interesting a relationship as the “Odd Couple” – Oscar and Felix – did in the 70’s1. However, unlike Oscar and Felix’s relationship, the relationship between...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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