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...
WOBO commends the HSE for the promotion of Health and Safety and the support provided. HSE is inspecting manufacturing business where materials that contain silica are used Silica is a natural substance found in most stone, rocks, sand and clay. When these materials are processed in...
WOBO thanks James Moore, IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to the interview with Amy Dowie. Amy Dowie, an award-winning fire safety engineer at Warringtonfire Australia, has cut a unique pathway so far in fire safety engineering, a vocation which many may not even realise exists....
WOBO thanks ICC and the Building Safety Journal for their development updates. The International Code Council and ASHRAE – Call for new committee members open through September 26, 2022 Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council and ASHRAE announced joint development of a standard to assess...
WOBO thanks the European commission for the opportunity for its members and fellow professionals to apply for project funding and the opportunity to apply for roles as Project Advisors. Tap into the LIFE funding support to make the Clean Energy Transition happen! Almost EUR 100...
WOBO welcomes the reminder from edie in respect of fuels and their use. Investors managing some $39trn of assets are calling on governments to set clearer and stronger plans for phasing out fossil fuels at COP27, with a similar call to action being made by...
WOBO thanks the Scottish Government for the links taking place to their Building Standards. The Building Standards Futures Board (FB) was established in May 2019 by the then Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Kevin Stewart MSP, to provide guidance and direction on making transformative changes...
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