Recent News

WOBO appreciates the news and updates provided by the Scottish Government. Planning, Architecture and Regeneration News Masterplan Consent Areas Guidance Masterplan Consent Areas (MCA) Guidance and associated impact assessments were published on Tuesday 28 January, to support the new MCA regulations.  MCAs allow for place leadership...

WOBO recognises the need for members and fellow professionals to be aware of developements within the fire sector February deadline set to decide future of Grenfell Tower site DEPUTY PRIME Minister Angela Rayner, who also serves as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local...

WOBO appreciates the information provided by Engineers Australia and the links to activities taking place. This modelling tool can enhance the durability of concrete structures Civil engineer Dr Ali Nezhad breaks down an innovative approach to improving concrete durability. Concrete cracking is aesthetically unpleasing and can...

WOBO is pleased to provide a sample of ICC news and links to developments and activities taking place. Get to Know John Belcik, the Code Council’s New CEO The International Code Council is under new leadership, with John Belcik taking over as Chief Executive Officer...

WOBO recognises developments taking place within the UK and thanks HSE for the links provided, many of which will support professionals within the global setting. Vehicle and transport safety at work Vehicles at work continue to be one of the main causes of fatal and...

WOBO recognises development taking place within a global setting and is pleased to provide links indicating developments taking place.   The following links have been provided by GlobalData DECODED Construction AI – Executive Briefing (Fifth Edition) Our latest AI Executive Briefing is now available! Dive...

WOBO recognises the global activities related to energy and thanks Renewable Energy for the links to activities taking place. DOE Invests Over $18 Million in Marine Energy and Offshore Wind Research at Universities The U.S. Department of Energy is investing more than $18 million for...

WOBO appreciates the links provided to support members and fellow professionals development.  Martyn’s Law – What do we need to do now?, Simon’s top 10 takeaways 1. Martyn’s Law will create a specific duty across the UK to prepare and mitigate against terrorist attacks, which will...

WOBO fully recognises the need to capture and maintain competencies in the pursuit of professional third party recognition and is pleased to provide links and the initiatives provided Engineers Australia – Now is the perfect time to focus on your engineering career goals. Whether you’re...

WOBO recognises the need for safety at all times and thanks Health and Safety Matters and HSE for the links provided. Safety and Health Excellence Awards 2025 – ENTER NOW You can now enter the Safety and Health Excellence Awards 2025. The Awards are the perfect...