New plans to get disabled people into the workplace

WOBO welcomes people based initiatives. The number of Disability Confident employers in the UK has reached a record-breaking 20,000, as more businesses have joined the likes of Microsoft, Sainsbury’s and Network Rail, who already lead the way as inclusive employers. This comes as the government...

Environmental Audit Committee urges UK government to seize the power of tidal energy generation

WOBO Governor David Gibson appreciated the update provided by Robin Whitlock in his article – Renewable Energy Magazine. The cross-party Environmental Audit Committee has concluded its three month examination of tidal power technologies in the UK by urging government to engage with industry and establish appropriate...

Grenfell – BBC update

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide a link to the BBC’s News article “Grenfell Tower inquiry: 9 things we now know about the cladding” – an interesting read! Panels made from plastic and aluminium were installed on the sides of Grenfell Tower to...

Australia: Flying Start for Renewable Fuels Project

Waste into renewable energy – a concept welcomed by WOBO. A $2 billion Australian-first project that aims to turn agricultural crop waste into renewable energy and fuels is off to a flying start in maize fields in northern Victoria. The project, a partnership between renewable energy...

Europe: Horizon 2020 Energy Efficiency – programme for 2021 – 2027

WOBO is pleased to provide a link to the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency                 After seven years, the H2020 Energy Unit says good-bye to EASME and hello to CINEA, which will be our new home for...

Australia: Draft National Building Product Assurance Framework – Consultation Open

Australia is reflecting on its building confidence report and taking initiatives to address the concerns raised – an interactive and positive process. A discussion paper is now open for public comment in response to the Building Confidence Report. Recommendation 21 of the Building Confidence Report (BCR) is...

CROSS expands its remit to include fire safety

The safety of people in and about buildings is a key focus within the World Organisation of Building Officials.  The CROSS initiative is welcomed. CROSS expands its remit to include fire safety As part of our mission to make structures safer, we have broadened the remit...

UK: Unlimited fines for breaking fire safety regulations

Fire is a killer and global safety is down to responsibility and ownership.   Building owners could face unlimited fines following new measures being brought in to strengthen fire safety, the Home Office has announced. As part of the government’s work to ensure people are safe...

Australian Building Codes Board: ABCB Connect – March 2021

WOBO Governor David Gibson, in discussion with our Australian colleagues, welcomes the updates and proposals put in place by the Australian Building Codes Board.  Feel free to get involved – public safety is a global concern.  IMPORTANT UPDATES Latest Articles NCC provision for developing Performance Solutions...

ICC: 2020 Code Council Annual Report

WOBO is pleased to provide a link to the 2020 activities of ICC The 2020 Annual Report stands as a testament of our resiliency and adaptability as we continue to provide building safety solutions and strategies for a resilient future.     Building Confidence, Building...

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