WOBO has been informed that the revised NHBC Standards 2021 apply to all new homes registered with them where the foundations are started on or after 1st January 2021. The most significant updates in this edition are to the following chapters. Watch their webinar on...
A few thoughts for 2021, Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Featuring trends and predictions from AECOM, Robert Bird Group, Laing O’Rourke, Booz Allen Hamilton, SHoP Architects, Zutari, Swinerton, and other AEC innovators, this e-book explores how digital twins, augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR), and...
WOBO members and fellow professionals are invited to comment on the ICC International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Public Comment Period on IECC On December 16, the International Code Council Board of Directors met to discuss the future of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)....
The UK is under major review in respect of codes and their application. This is an opportunity to keep in touch with developments. Get updates on the new Building Safety Regulator HSE is working to establish the first ever Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to ensure...
A reminder that an adequate supply of fresh air in the workplace is essential. Ventilation and air conditioning during the pandemic The law requiring employers to ensure an adequate supply of fresh air in the workplace has not changed during the pandemic. Good ventilation, together...
WOBO Governor David Gibson has been provided with a request for professional support and comment in respect of Code development and acceptance. The Proposed Acceptance Criteria (AC516) for Factory Applied Fire-Retardant Penetrants Needs Your Comments. As many of you are aware, we’ve been working closely...
Fire is a universal risk impacting on all societies, economies and geographies. The cost to people, property, business and the environment are enormous. The RICS have recently published an insight paper on improving fire reporting see https://bit.ly/3naHVi2 Highlighting that we do not have accurate data of how many...
WOBO supports and promotes the use of solar generation and energy capture. The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, the state-owned St. Kitts Electric Company and Leclanché SA have broken ground on a landmark solar generation and storage project that will provide between 30-35% of St. Kitts...
Barbour provides a regular update in terms of Health and Safety within the UK. Interview: Everything Health & Safety with Barbour EHS and Nebosh Teresa Higgins, Barbour’s very own Brand Director was interviewed at the beginning of the month by Nebosh’s Matt Powell-Howard. They discussed...
WOBO recognises the demographic changes within the global context and supports the promotion and development of an accessible built environment. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recognized the 2009 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Standard and the 2009, 2012,...
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