WOBO welcomes the emphasis on nature based projects. E-commerce giant Amazon has pledged to spend €20m (£17.2m) on nature-based projects across Europe, in a bid to improve carbon sequestration, boost climate resilience and improve biodiversity and wellbeing. The funding will come from the firm’s €100m...
Kew Gardens Manifesto for change!! The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has outlined plans for expanding research and outreach regarding nature-based climate solutions and efforts to prevent Earth’s sixth mass extinction. Earlier this year, the organisation published a manifesto for change through to 2030, including commitments to...
WOBO thanks Workplace DNA for the HSE link. A construction contractor has been fined after multiple health and safety issues were identified during a proactive COVID-19 spot check at a site in Manchester. On 9 July 2020, an HSE inspector performed a proactive COVID-19 spot...
WOBO supports the focus on health and safety. Monday 4 October sees the start of a month-long HSE health initiative targeted at the construction sector. The focus is on respiratory risks associated with exposure to dust with HSE inspectors visiting construction sites across Great Britain...
WOBO encourages members and fellow professionals to contribute to the proposed architectural developments and set the scene for the future. The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has called for evidence on the current form of regulation for architects and...
WOBO thanks Vice President Ramond Chan for the link to practices within Hong Kong. The following provides a sample of some of the guidelines/standards /practice notes adopted in the Hong Kong Construction industry and are shared below for member’s reference: Preventive Measures for Spread of...
WOBO acknowledges research and the need for diversity. UK Government must do more to support women into green jobs, PwC warns Just 20% of UK women believe they have the skills needed to work in a green job compared to 31% of UK men, according...
Fire door safety – design, test and certification. Legislation in the fire safety sector is certainly undergoing a transformation in 2021, with the Fire Safety Act being finalised, as well as the introduction of the Building Safety Bill and its related secondary legislation. However, those...
NABERS developments within the UK. WOBO thanks the BRE for the update on developments taking place. First cohort of NABERS UK Energy for Offices Assessors complete training BRE is delighted to announce the first cohort of NABERS UK Energy for Offices Assessors, who have recently completed their...
NABERS welcomes comments from WOBO members and fellow professionals. Help shape the future of NABERS Energy and submit your comments on our latest consultation paper. This consultation seeks feedback on new proposed changes to recognise the uptake of renewable energy, including the possible retirement of...
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