How can virtual reality help construction engineers?

WOBO welcomes the work carried out by The Science Journal for kids and teens. With virtual reality (VR), you can look and move around in a digital world. We wanted to know if VR could help construction engineers plan their projects. To find out, we...

UK: BP plans 500MW green hydrogen plant

WOBO recognises and applauds the redevelopment of industrial zones. Energy giant BP has announced plans to co-locate a new 500MW green hydrogen facility with its blue hydrogen facility, proposed for Teesside. The firm said it will apply for permission to build a 60MW green hydrogen...

ROCKWOOL: High rise hub

ROCKWOOL updates its support for the construction industry – design through to construction, inspection and certification. Why visit the high rise hub? The hub is the best place to access ROCKWOOL for High Rise Residential Projects, a comprehensive new guide covering key high rise topics...

EUROPE: EU to start measuring embodied carbon emissions from buildings

WOBO thanks “edie” for the update in respect of European developments. The European Commission is considering a new EU-wide requirement to measure the carbon emissions associated with construction materials throughout their whole lifecycle but is expected to stop short of regulating. Buildings are responsible for...

Testing, classification and certification of building products with a reaction to fire performance requirement

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to the paper by Stephen Harris. Stephen Harris Staff Engineer at UL UK, introduces the standard testing requirements for reaction to fire of building products, looks at what can influence fire test performance and examines the added value...

Fire sprinkler systems: what’s required after installation?

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the reminder in respect of sprinklers and ongoing maintenance and testing. According to the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), fire sprinkler systems can reduce injuries by at least 80%, reduce property damage by 90% and substantially reduce damage to...

Germany: New coalition aims for 80% renewable power by 2030

WOBO thanks “edie” for the link to this article. The new German coalition has announced big plans to accelerate the energy transition, aiming to “ideally” exit coal by 2030, quadruple solar PV installations on all rooftops and push renewable energy capacity to 80% of the...

Australia: Lead free requirements

WOBO thanks the ABCB for their update. WaterMark Advisory Notice: Lead free requirements The Australian Building Codes Board have released a notice that provides initial advice about the limitation to the allowable content of lead in certain plumbing products. The notice intends to provide initial...

UK: Rethinking the use of fossil fuels

WOBO recognises the moves away from fossil fuel heating.   Probably one of the most important consultations on phasing out of fossil fuels for homes off gas grid is open until 12 January 2022. https://lnkd.in/dzsGyjVx It is suggesting that all off grid homes should be off...

England: Fire Safety Act 2021: How can businesses prepare for the incoming legislation?

WOBO Governor David Gibson appreciates the support of IFSEC Global. Following the passing of the Fire Safety Act in April, Simon Molloy, National Fire Risk Assessment Manager at JLA, explains what Responsible Persons can do now to ensure they prepare ahead of the legislation becoming...

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