WOBO appreciates the links provided by Create Digital in relation to research and developments taking place. Comparing the world’s high-speed rail networks High-speed rail offers more efficient travel and impressive top speeds. Here’s how different networks across the world compare, and where a high-speed route...
WOBO is pleased to provide a selection of news items and responses to events that have taken place. “Chain of failures” and “systematic dishonesty” realised Grenfell tragedy THE GRENFELL Tower fire that occurred in London’s North Kensington on 14 June 2017 and realised the deaths...
WOBO is pleased to provide a series of news items relating to health and safety. National Grid fined £3million Justin Hollins was working replacing step bolts on the pylon at Treforest Industrial Estate in Pontypridd, when he received an electric shock of 33 thousand volts....
WOBO recognises the need for members and fellow professionals to be aware of developments taking place and appreciates the links provided by edie. edie is now a Certified B Corporation, joining a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. edie received confirmation...
WOBO is pleased to provide details of the proposed risk based building product registration scheme provided by the ABCB and seeks comments from WOBO members and fellow professionals. Consultation open: Proposed risk-based Building Product Registration Scheme The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released draft...
WOBO acknowledges the links provided by Renewable Energy that reflect research and developments taking place. IHA Himalaya Office Opens to Boost Sustainable Hydropower in the Himalayas The International Hydropower Association hosted by Bizbell, launched a new regional office in Kathmandu covering Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and...
WOBO was pleased to receive updates from Carlos Marquez and Joseph Sollod in respect of sustainability and energy. Utilising biomethane with Combined Heat and Power Find out why we’re a one stop shop for your Biomethane CHP requirements, including installation, financing, maintenance and fuel certifications....
WOBO appreciates the links provided by Create Digital in relation to research and developments taking place. Lessons from A disaster The construction failures that caused the Nicoll Highway collapse A fatal structural error and misinterpretation of computer modelling contributed to the collapse of this Singaporean MRT...
WOBO thanks edie for the links to diverse articles relating to energy and associated matters. Budweiser Budvar UK pays £400k after flouting packaging recycling rules for 18 years Beer importer Budweiser Budvar UK Ltd has contributed more than £400,000 to Keep Britain Tidy as a...
WOBO thanks the ABCB and Lovegrove and Cotton for the links to articles to support the work of WOBO members and fellow professionals. Rising Concerns: Leaky Building Syndrome in Australia Leaky building syndrome is becoming a significant issue in Australia, with water ingress from apartment...
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