Competence and accreditation – the way forward? A new route for fire industry technicians to become accredited to the industry Level 3 standard has been launched by National Electrotechnical Training (NET). Based on the same content as the FESS Apprenticeship standard, it is designed to...
Carbon reduction – a global goal!! On 22 September we’re running a short, FREE webinar to update you on the latest projects and initiatives underpinning the transition of the UK’s infrastructure to Net Zero by 2050. Specifically, this webinar will focus on: The Infrastructure Carbon Review –...
WOBO recognises that global development takes place through phased development and application of local initiatives. Biogest has received two orders to build its first biogas plants based on agricultural and food waste in Greece. The first project, located on the island of Rhodes, is...
WOBO – worklife balance ? The House of Commons Library has released a paper, which looks at what has been said about introducing “safe standing” at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship. Current position From August 1994, under the Football Spectators Act...
WOBO recognises the move towards green hydrogen projects in India. HyGear and GPS Renewables will convert organic waste and landfill gas into hydrogen, essentially aiding the development of a zero-carbon economy in India. The Dutch hydrogen provider and the Indian bioenergy technology company will convert...
WOBO acknowledges the work carried out by RICS Global and the World Built Environment Forum and DNA for the link. While the built environment is going in the right direction, it is still not moving fast enough to decarbonise building stock, according to the latest...
WOBO Governor David Gibson emphasises the need for ongoing review and maintenance of buildings and building components throughout the life of the building. Thousands of fire safety installations in the past two years have failed their inspections, according to the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS)....
WOBO thanks James Moore IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to fire safety and modular buildings. Following a Freedom of Information request to the fire services after a fire at the Moorfield Hotel last year, the BBC has reported that experts believe further investigation into the...
WOBO thanks “edie” for the link – working in partnership is key. With less than two months to go until COP26, the UK and Indian governments have agreed upon a new $1.2bn (£900,000) package of funding designed to accelerate the low-carbon transition. The package was...
Built environment emissions – remember the supply chain. INTRODUCING the carbon calculator. The Supply Chain Sustainability School has launched a FREE tool designed to support #supplychains with calculating their #greenhousegas emissions, and to provide clients with a view of #emissions embedded in their supply chains. With 80-99% of the built environment’s...
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