Urban construction projects face some unique challenges. Why modular construction is good for projects in an urban setting One of the most significant advantages is the improved speed of construction. Prefabricated structures are manufactured off-site, and can be quickly delivered and constructed on-site. In some...
Cardiac arrest – a reminder to us all. Christian Eriksen’s sudden collapse is a “stark reminder that a cardiac arrest can strike anyone, anywhere and anytime, without warning,” according to British Heart Foundation’s Associate Medical Director. Danish footballer Christian Eriksen, 29, collapsed on the field...
WOBO recognises the UK Government support to the creation of “First Homes Scheme”. The Government has published more details on the implementation of the First Homes scheme, with the first houses to be included from June 2021. New local authority development plans, including local plans...
Energy ratings are key to the future. NABERS is excited to be launching a new offer exclusively for small shopping centre owners. Funded by the Australian Government, this offer means energy ratings are now FREE for first time shopping centre rating customers across Australia for a limited time only. The offer includes waiving BOTH the NABERS Energy rating certification...
WOBO members and fellow professionals must consider all options to reduce polluting emissions. Until now, there have been no commercial drop-in solutions for replacing fossil gasoline to reduce high amounts of greenhouse gas emissions from conventional cars, without investing in new vehicles or modifying the...
Judy Zakreski, Vice President of Global Services, of the International Code Council, reminds us that WOBO members and fellow professionals have the opportunity to nominate individuals for their role in international building safety. The nomination form for the 2021 Global Award is now available online and...
We live in a world geared to mobility. WOBO encourages its members to review the opportunities for the future. The UK is banning the sale of new combustion-engine vehicles from 2030, but this is only half the story. If we’re to decarbonize transport by the...
Clean water – essential to life. Take a look at the free webinars on offer. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration tells us that about 70 percent of the human body is made up of water and, coincidentally, more than 70 percent of Earth is...
IFSEC Global provides an update. Over 100 firefighters tackled a blaze for nearly three hours at a block of flats covered in ACM cladding at East London’s New Providence Wharf in Poplar on the morning of 7th May. Preliminary report from London Fire Brigade (LFB)...
Hazardous materials – Act now! and keep people safe. Unlike other hazardous materials regulations, fire and building codes specify a building’s design and construction to prevent and mitigate fires and emergencies involving hazardous materials. The occupancy classification establishes fire and life safety features needed to...
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