WOBO thanks Judy Zakreski for the update in respect of the work of IBQC. The International Building Code (IBC) is viewed by many around the world as the gold-standard for a model of building regulation, and it is used in jurisdictions throughout the world, whether...
WOBO acknowledges the developments taking place in respect of floating wind farms. More and more of the UK’s energy is coming from renewable sources, but there is only so much space on land that can be used to house wind turbines. Floating wind farms could solve...
Net-zero energy buildings are very topical and WOBO thanks Renewable Energy Magazine for their update in respect of the associated market projections. The global net-zero energy buildings market size is expected to reach $140.18 billion by 2028 according to a new study by Polaris Market Research....
WOBO thanks the British Board of Agrement for their update in respect of cosntruction products and high rise buildings. At the start of 2021, the BBA issued a consultation to the construction industry, as a way to generate a solution that has broad support across...
WOBO thanks Property Australia Omnii for their reflection on the Design and the Building Practitioners Act 2020. The NSW Government’s new building reforms elevate the role of fire engineers on multi-storey residential projects, says Omnii’s chief executive officer, Wayne Bretherton. “Omnii has always seen the...
WOBO thanks the Welsh Government for the notification in respect of insurance and Approved Inspectors. Changes to the Criteria for Schemes of Insurance for approved inspectors Following engagement with Approved Inspectors and the insurance sector, the Welsh Government are issuing new criteria for approval of...
WOBO supports the investigation into the tower collapse. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced it would launch a full technical investigation into what caused the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium in Surfside, Florida, on June...
Research is key to enhanced energy provision! Rice University engineers have created microscopic seeds for growing remarkably uniform 2D perovskite crystals that are both stable and highly efficient at harvesting electricity from sunlight. Halide perovskites are organic materials made from abundant, inexpensive ingredients, and Rice’s...
Europe; a greener future!! The Commission has adopted the main work programme of Horizon Europe for the period 2021-2022, which outlines the objectives and specific topic areas that will receive a total of €14.7 billion in funding. These investments will help accelerate the green and digital transitions...
WOBO thanks MBS for the link to Alex Hill’s article. Alex Hill, Managing Director, Whitecode Design Associates says “building performance and efficiency are increasingly under the spotlight as a result of the move to carbon neutrality.” This doesn’t come as a surprise given buildings are...
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