WOBO acknowledges support for green energy but how much is enough? Key figures from across the UK’s green economy have weighed in on the Heat and Buildings Strategy, with the general conclusion being that, while the ambition is welcome, measures will not be enough to...
WOBO welcomes the support provided by the UK Health and Safety Executive. Many people are exposed to noise levels at work that may be harmful, leading to permanent and incurable hearing damage. This third edition of Controlling noise at work (L108) is aimed at employers and other...
WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks “edie” for the link to the article by Matt Mace. The world is on course to produce around 110% more fossil fuels than what is compatible with a 1.5C future, according to a new UN report warning that governments plan...
Positive action – positive result. Workzone East in Perth is the first commercial building in Western Australia to be Carbon Neutral certified. Achieving this certification for the 7-level office building is the result of a successful collaboration between Knight Frank’s Asset Management Services team, building...
Global cooperation is key to safety. A global coalition of over 80 fire safety leadership organisations has launched a new Decade of Action for Fire Safety 2022-2032, to ensure an internationally consistent approach to the safety and management of buildings, infrastructure and more with the aim...
Europe – a positive stance? EU environment ministers have agreed on an ambitious stance going into the COP26 climate summit in November, but said they will only implement it if all other signatories of the Paris Agreement commit to do the same. The conclusions passed...
Let the sun shine on !!! Ingeteam has signed a supply contract with Green Light Contractors Pty Ltd. (subsidiary of Elecnor S.A.) for what is set to be, once completed, the largest solar farm in Australia. The New England Solar Farm is being developed by leading...
WOBO recognises the intent of the Scottish Government. The Scottish Government has unveiled its intention to cut emissions from the built environment by 68% by 2030 through a £1.8bn investment plan to transform the nation’s building stock to net-zero by 2045. The Scottish Government has...
WOBO encourages professionals to keep in touch with fire developments. In the latest episode of the Fire Protection Association’s (FPA) Assembly Point podcast, Managing Director, Jonathan O’Neil OBE, explores the introduction of the new Building Safety Bill with three fire safety experts to find out...
Insultation gets an airing! “A good insulation always knows its limitations….” After all these decades thermal performance should be pretty non-controversial. How complicated can it be to insulate a building and make it airtight? The physics is pretty straightforward. But then you get salespeople and...
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