WOBO thanks the BBA for updating our members in respect of the changes taking place with certification. You may already be aware that UKAS (the United Kingdom Accreditation Service) has initiated discussions with the BBA to review the Agrément and HAPAS certificate schemes, and we...
WOBO thanks FireChief for their technical updates and guidance relating to lithium ion batteries. Lithium-Ion Battery Fires – Some more questions answered Our recent webinar ‘Burning Issues Surrounding Lithium-Ion Battery Fires’ hosted by IFSEC Global and presented by our Technical Sales Consultant Matt Humby, prompted many...
Rockwool – Technical updates and Third Party Certification. Recently-launched NyRock® Rainscreen 032 is now BBA accredited*. That’s all the benefits of NyRock, now third-party certified. Following rigorous testing for its durability, thermal and fire performance, NyRock Rainscreen 032, has been independently assessed and marked for compliance with the relevant...
WOBO thanks the Scottish Government for the update relating to developments taking place. National Planning Framework 4: Revised Draft Now Published Today we have laid, in the Scottish Parliament, our Revised Draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) and an Explanatory Report which sets out the changes since Draft NPF4....
Research and application supports a sustainable future. Researchers ‘Feed’ Leftover Coffee Grounds to Microalgae to Produce Low Emission Biodiesel Dr. Vesna Najdanovic senior lecturer in chemical engineering and Dr. Jiawei Wang were part of a team that grew algae which was then processed into fuel....
The development and use of renewable energy and research application will be key in the years ahead. Breakthrough plastics waste to hydrogen trial launched by Oxford and Cardiff Universities Researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Cardiff are working with CarbonMeta Research Ltd to turn...
WOBO recognises the energy developments taking place in Australia. There are new energy efficiency provisions for NCC 2022 that apply to houses and apartments. A key component of the changes is the new whole-of-home energy efficiency requirements. But what does this actually mean? Read more...
WOBO appreciates the news update from “edie. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a new package of climate finance measures at the opening day of COP27 (7 November) including tripling a climate adaptation fund, investing £90m into conservation projects, £65m to support local forest communities and...
WOBO thanks “edie” for their prompt update. The first draft of a new disclosure framework for forthcoming mandatory climate reporting from big businesses in the UK has been published today (8 November) and consultations are now underway. The Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) was launched by the...
As professionals it is essential that we keep up to date with regulatory developments within our local/global settings to enhance the service we provide. Dr Simon Joyston-Bechal at Turnstone Law hopes the Government takes the long view as UK health and safety Regulation stands on...
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