WOBO reminds you of the opportunity to contribute to the development and amendment of the ICC Codes. JOIN US VIRTUALLY 2021 Committee Action Hearings (CAH) – Group A Codes April 11 – May 5 This year’s code hearings offer ICC members/non-members, code officials, architects, builders,...
WOBO recognises the implications of COVID and encourages a sympathetic and postive return to work where possible. An unexpected consequence of contracting Coronavirus is ‘LONG-Covid’. While many people make a full recovery within a few weeks, a small minority suffer with long-term symptoms from COVID-19,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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