First Homes – what the new affordable scheme means for developers

WOBO recognises the UK Government support to the creation of “First Homes Scheme”.   The Government has published more details on the implementation of the First Homes scheme, with the first houses to be included from June 2021. New local authority development plans, including local plans...

Australia: Fee-free energy ratings offer for small shopping centres

Energy ratings are key to the future. NABERS is excited to be launching a new offer exclusively for small shopping centre owners. Funded by the Australian Government, this offer means energy ratings are now FREE for first time shopping centre rating customers across Australia for a limited time only. The offer includes waiving BOTH the NABERS Energy rating certification...

Neste Testing Renewable Gasoline in Sweden

WOBO members and fellow professionals must consider all options to reduce polluting emissions. Until now, there have been no commercial drop-in solutions for replacing fossil gasoline to reduce high amounts of greenhouse gas emissions from conventional cars, without investing in new vehicles or modifying the...

ICC: Global Award Nominations Close on June 30!

Judy Zakreski, Vice President of Global Services, of the International Code Council,  reminds us that WOBO members and fellow professionals have the opportunity to nominate individuals for their role in international building safety. The nomination form for the 2021 Global Award is now available online and...

FREE bsi webinar will discuss the route-map to decarbonized transport

We live in a world geared to mobility.  WOBO encourages its members to review the opportunities for the future. The UK is banning the sale of new combustion-engine vehicles from 2030, but this is only half the story. If we’re to decarbonize transport by the...

Clean water: A new International Accreditation Service initiative

Clean water – essential to life.  Take a look at the free webinars on offer. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration tells us that about 70 percent of the human body is made up of water and, coincidentally, more than 70 percent of Earth is...

Preliminary report into New Providence Wharf fire reveals smoke ventilation failure, with timber balconies “facilitating external spread of fire”

IFSEC Global provides an update.  Over 100 firefighters tackled a blaze for nearly three hours at a block of flats covered in ACM cladding at East London’s New Providence Wharf in Poplar on the morning of 7th May. Preliminary report from London Fire Brigade (LFB)...

Hazardous materials and building occupancy classification: Six key concepts to master

Hazardous materials – Act now! and keep people safe. Unlike other hazardous materials regulations, fire and building codes specify a building’s design and construction to prevent and mitigate fires and emergencies involving hazardous materials. The occupancy classification establishes fire and life safety features needed to...

UK: Protecting young people at work

The young are our key to future safety – get them involved and protect them in the process. When employing a young person under the age of 18, employers have the same responsibilities for their health, safety and welfare as they do for other employees....

David Beckham invests in UK electric vehicle company: Lunaz

WOBO recognises that many countries are seeking to minimise the impact of diesel and petrol vehicles. Through his investment arm, David Beckham has taken a 10 percent stake in rapidly growing technology company Lunaz, which upcycles and converts motor vehicles to its proprietary electric powertrain. Lunaz...

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