Consultation on the Competence Framework for Designers

WOBO thanks CABE for their contribution towards competency development and the link for members and fellow professionals to contribute. An industry led working group has published a new Competence Framework for Designers in the Built Environment industries for consultation. Working Group 7 of the Competence...

Which non-residential properties are most at risk of fire?

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL and considers that fire research is essential and should be acted upon. New research has revealed the industry buildings that have the highest amount of fire service attendance in the UK. Health and safety consultants at Arinite have analysed the reported...

Concerns raised from BRAC and Government on single staircase provisions in tall residential buildings

WOBO – Should tall buildings have more than one staircase? A circular letter has been sent by the Government’s Building Safety Portfolio to building control bodies, local authorities and the wider industry highlighting concerns over tall residential buildings being designed with single staircases. The letter...

Making building compliance visible in real-time

WOBO recognises the need for information visibility.   In this webinar, Uptick will discuss the criticality of building compliance information and how to make this data transparent and visible in real-time. For most fire protection companies, the sheer complexity and volume of managing different tasks, staff,...

England: Local Authority Building Control (LABC) launch funded trainee scheme

WOBO thanks LABC for the link to career opportunities in Building Control and encourages its members and fellow professionals to review developments taking place in the UK. Local Authority Building Control launch funded trainee scheme @labcuk Local Authority Building Control (LABC), the membership organisation for 3,500...

Drought response: Anglian Water unveils plans for two new reservoirs in East of England Anglian Water has unveiled proposals to

WOBO thanks edie for the reminder of the need to plan for the future in response to ongoing climate change. Drought response: Anglian Water unveils plans for two new reservoirs in East of England Anglian Water has unveiled proposals to build two new reservoirs in...

Renewable Energy Updates

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy Magazine for the links to developments taking place around the world. Maryland Governor Announces $22.9 Million Grant To Expand Offshore Wind Workforce Governor Larry Hogan joined federal officials at Tradepoint Atlantic to announce the awarding of a $22.9 million American Rescue...

London Fire Brigade warns of “unprecedented increase in grass fires” during second UK heatwave of the summer

Extreme temperatures raise concerns about fire and public safety. London Fire Brigade warns of “unprecedented increase in grass fires” during second UK heatwave of the summer ‘Tinderbox dry’ conditions are creating an exceptional fire risk across London and the rest of the UK during the...

Grenfell: Developments and update

WOBO recognises the need to reflect on disasters and respond appropriately and appreciates the links provided by IFSEC GLOBAL. Kensington & Chelsea council found liable for effects of Grenfell Tower fire on nine people The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), was found liable...

UK: Fire Safety Updates

WOBO acknowledges that Fire Safety is a key feature and requires people to have validated competencies.  Upcoming webinars Demonstrating Competence in Providing Commercial Fire Detection and Alarm System Works with BAFE SP203-1 – 31 August 2022 at 10:30 am  – Register for FREE Introducing Wireless Fire Detection – 28 September...

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