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WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the prompt to allow members to respond to the draft guidance. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a public consultation on draft guidance that puts fire safety at the centre of the planning process for new developments.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