Fire Safety News and Updates

WOBO is pleased to provide links to activities and documents that support professional development. FIA Guide to the UK Fire Safety Industry 2022-2023 available to view online THE FIRE Industry Association Guide to the UK Fire Safety Industry 2022-2023 is now available to view online....

British Board of Agrément: UKCA to CE marking transition

WOBO recognises the transition from CE Marking to the new KCA system and the extended deadline for the transition. Following our webinar on 8th December 2022, the FAQs are now available. The FAQs have been updated to reflect the extension of the transition deadline by...

Australian Building Codes Board – December Update

WOBO thanks the ABCB for their latest update. 2022 NCC Seminar videos now available The 2022 NCC Seminars took place across Australia between July and September. If you couldn’t attend, need to refresh your memory, or are just looking for something to do over the holidays, then we have...

edie: Energy and Nature – Conflicts ?

WOBO needs members and fellow professionals to understand the links of developing technologies and energy needs and the interaction with nature. Report: Oil and gas majors planning expansion that would jeopardise Paris Agreement The oil and gas sector is investing in expanding its extraction capacity...

edie: News and Developments

WOBO thanks edie for the links to a selection of energy related articles. IEA forecasts huge acceleration of renewable capacity deployment through 2027 Globally, as much new renewable energy generation capacity will be installed over the next five years as has been installed in the...

HSE Updates

WOBO reminds professionals to keep in touch with developments linked to Health and Safety. CDM Case Studies for Small Builders and Contractors Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has launched the CDM Case Studies for Small Builders and Contractors for small construction businesses and trades working in the domestic...

BSI-138: The Odd Couple

WOBO thanks the Building Science Corporation for the link to their latest article. HVAC systems and windows have almost as interesting a relationship as the “Odd Couple” – Oscar and Felix – did in the 70’s1.  However, unlike Oscar and Felix’s relationship, the relationship between...

IFSEC GLOBAL: FIRE AND REGULATION UPDATES

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for their fire updates. Government aims to speed up cladding repairs with bolstered enforcement teams to pursue reluctant building owners The Government has put aside £8 million in funding to provide extra support for local councils to pursue freeholders who are...

UKCA deadline for construction products delayed until 30 June 2025

WOBO thanks the BBA for their updates in terms of products and ongoing developments. The Government has announced today that CE marking will be recognised until 30 June 2025. This is an extension from the previous deadline of 1 January 2023. Read more on the...

Energy Updates

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy Magazine for the following updates. Canada and Ontario Invest in CHAR Technologies Renewable Energy Production Facility CHAR Technologies Ltd. announced that the governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $11.3 million to expand CHAR Technologies’ facility in Thorold, Ontario,...

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