WOBO thanks the Welsh Government for the link to their consultation in respect of the Building Control Profession in Wales. The welsh government are seeking views on their proposed Standards for the Building Control Profession in Wales. The consultation is open until 21 November 2022....
WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL and Ron Alalouff for the update in respect of external wall assessments. A professional indemnity insurance scheme to help qualified people get the cover they need to carry out external wall assessments (EWS1) has been launched by the government. An EWS1 form...
A reminder that the young are key to our future success and support is essential. HSE vulnerable workers ebulletin Young people are likely to be new to the workplace and facing unfamiliar risks. In the first six months they are more likely to have an accident...
WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to the article by Ron Alalouff. Guidance on Approved Document B – including the 2020 and 2022 amendments – has been released by the Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities in the form of answers to frequently asked...
WOBO thanks SHP for the link to the article by Roy Sullivan. Roy Sullivan, a Senior Consultant at Water Hygiene Centre Ltd discusses water systems in hospitals and its hidden bacterial dangers… Due to their complex design and often considerable size, hospital water systems can...
Renewable Energy – active developments and proposals. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has published a white paper entitled “Europe’s energy sovereignty is in imminent danger: why we need the European wind industry – and how to safeguard it”, which highlights how the recent exceptional pressures on...
WOBO acknowledges the actions taking place linked to Grenfell. TWO CAMPAIGNERS have won permission from the High Court to challenge the Government’s refusal to ensure that all disabled people can safely evacuate from high-rise blocks of flats in emergencies. John Pring (Editor of the Disability...
WOBO thanks FSM for their updates relating to fire safety. A NEW White Paper has been published that sets out how the entire built environment sector can unite behind a single, agreed standard to determine, demonstrate and recognise construction products competence. Entitled ‘Built Environment –...
WOBO thanks Renewable Energy Magazine for keeping us informed of worldwide energy developments. The Rhine-Main region in the center of Germany is looking for solutions to facilitate the energy transition. A Waste-to-Wheels study by Tractebel shows that waste-to-energy plants can cost-effectively produce green hydrogen to...
WOBO thanks WOBO Governor and founder, Omkar Channan, for the link to action taken in INDIA to remove unauthorised buildings in respect of both health and safety, and the violation of India’s National Building Code 2005 The twin towers in Noida, built illegally by realty...
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