The United Nations; Climate Change Intergovernmental Report

WOBO thanks WOBO Governor Omkar N. Channan for the provision of a link from The United Nations in respect of climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a United Nations body solely dedicated to looking at the science behind climate change, released today its much-anticipated...

ROCKWOOL for High Rise Residential Projects – Design Guide

WOBO welcomes manufacturer’s support in the effective design of buildings. Design and build effective high rise structures with our comprehensive new guide, ‘ROCKWOOL for High Rise Residential Projects’. The guide takes a close look at the role of high rise developments in our society and...

WestWind Energy Partners with Shell to Accelerate Investment in Australian Wind

Energy conversion- a collaborative approach. WestWind Energy has entered into a new strategic partnership with Shell to support its development of wind energy projects in Australia. Shell will take a 49% interest in WestWind and invest in growing and accelerating the company’s pipeline of new wind...

Australia: ABCB introduces their new CEO

WOBO and its members welcomes Gary and his new role within the ABCB The latest update from the Australian Building Codes Board provides an introduction to their new Chief Executive Officer, Gary Rake, and provides an update on developments taking place including advice for plumbing...

NABERS: Developments update

WOBO thanks NABERS for it’s update and the links to the new pilot program on “Sustainable Finance Criteria”. NABERS launched the Residential Aged Care and Retirement Living ratings late last year. Have you completed your certification yet? Demand for NABERS Water and Energy Assessors keeps...

Mayor of London launches new fire safety planning guidance proposal

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the prompt to allow members to respond to the draft guidance. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a public consultation on draft guidance that puts fire safety at the centre of the planning process for new developments. Sadiq...

New International Green Construction Code certification

Commercial Energy Certification – new opportunities! The International Code Council, with sponsorship from ASHRAE, created a new green construction certification — the Commercial Green Construction Professional — that reinforces expertise from both organizations to address solutions in disaster and climate resiliency. The certification will assist...

ACEN Powers up Philippines’ First Hybrid Solar and Storage Project

WOBO acknowledges the information provided by the Renewable Energy magazine. ACEN, the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group, has switched on the Philippines’ first hybrid solar and energy storage project. The pilot 40 MW energy storage project located in Alaminos, Laguna will allow the...

UK: £5m fine after fatal gas explosion

Gas services must be maintained!!! Northern Gas Networks Ltd has been sentenced for safety breaches after a fire and gas explosion at residential premises in Mirfield resulted in the death of the homeowner. West Yorkshire Fire service were called to a fire and explosion in...

OECD: The facts and figures: The global state of plastics production and pollution

WOBO thanks edie for the link to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Report. The OECD has launched a global stocktake of plastic production and pollution, warning that the growth of the plastics market has outpaced economic growth by almost 40%. Here, edie summarises...

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