The Construction Leaders’ Summit: Building for the Future

WOBO provides an opportunity to review the activities of the NBS Global Platform. The construction industry is continuously evolving. The need to adapt and embrace new working practices and technologies is crucial in building a better and more sustainable future. At NBS, we’re committed to...

Australia: Missed out on our ‘A new look for NCC 2022’ webinar?

WOBO is pleased to provide an opportunity for members and fellow professionals to catch up with developments in Australia. Check out the recording and FAQs! As part of the Australian Building Codes Board’s (ABCB) commitment to delivering a National Construction Code (NCC) that is user-friendly...

UK: BBA mini explainer series – Durability testing

WOBO provides a link to the BBA activities. Product Test Explainer Series – Part 1 of 8 Durability = helping to migitate risks by increasing the reliability and safety of the products throughout their life cycle. What is Durability testing? Durability testing aims to support...

International Code Council to lead the U.S. Technical Advisory Group

WOBO recognises the role taken by ICC. The International Code Council has been appointed as the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (US TAG) administrator to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 59 (ISO/TC 59), which has oversight over the development of ISO standards related...

UK: Only 1% of buildings comply with fire safety measure

WOBO thanks International Workplace for providing a link to remind us of responsibilities relative to fire safety. Despite their crucial fire safety role, huge numbers of fire and smoke dampers remain untested in thousands of buildings across the UK, according to the Building Engineering Services...

England: Building Safety Bill Update

WOBO Governor David Gibson considers this document to be a clear/simplified approach to developments proposed. The potential implications of the Draft Building Safety Bill are wideranging across both the construction and property management sectors. This is one of a series of briefing notes produced by...

Los Angeles needs PV-storage surge to hit net-zero by 2035

WOBO appreciates the support for its members and fellow professionals from Reuters events. The decarbonisation of Los Angeles’ power supply by 2035 requires faster buildout of PV plus storage while new transmission corridors would lift the outlook for stand-alone PV, a new study shows. A...

England: Consultation launched on new code of practice for external walls

WOBO is pleased to provide this opportunity for members and fellow professionals to contribute to these ongoing developments. Consultation on new code of practice to assess external walls and cladding systems Will ensure assessments are carried out to a high and consistent standard Building owners...

Australia: Could you be our next building or plumbing cadet?

WOBO – this provides an opportunity for development/secondment.  Take a look! We’re looking for industry graduates interested in a unique opportunity to further their career. The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) now welcomes applications for our 2022 Cadetship Program. A cadetship with the ABCB will...

UK: Independent experts to review safety of construction materials

Materials in construction – will they pass the test? Residents across England will be better protected as the government takes the next step to ensure materials used to build the nation’s homes are safe and tested properly.   Experts appointed to lead independent review into...

©2025 All Rights Reserved World Organization of Building Officials.

MENU