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...
The young are our key to future safety – get them involved and protect them in the process. When employing a young person under the age of 18, employers have the same responsibilities for their health, safety and welfare as they do for other employees....
WOBO recognises that many countries are seeking to minimise the impact of diesel and petrol vehicles. Through his investment arm, David Beckham has taken a 10 percent stake in rapidly growing technology company Lunaz, which upcycles and converts motor vehicles to its proprietary electric powertrain. Lunaz...
WOBO welcomes energy research and developments. The technology group Wärtsilä will supply a biogas liquefaction plant to Norway-based Biokraft, a subsidiary of the Scandinavian Biogas Group and a major player in the global biogas market. The 25 tons per day capacity plant will extend an existing bioLNG...
WOBO recognisees the goal to maximise the value of insulation when installed or retrofitted. The Facility Management Association is the peak national industry body for facilities management, representing and supporting professionals and organisations responsible for the operational management of Australia’s built environments. Last week,...
Wind energy – an eye to the future. The Biden administration is opening up the northern and central coasts of California to the first commercial scale offshore wind farm projects in the region. The first location, called the Morro Bay 399 Area, is roughly 400 square...
WOBO thanks International Workplace for the reminder. Working at height is the most frequent cause of fatal accidents to workers – there are an average of 37 fatal injuries per year. Half of all fall from height deaths over the last five years were in...
WOBO recognises the benefits of Building Information Modelling. Building Information Modelling – or BIM – creates a virtual prototype of projects, so everyone has complete visibility of a space, right down to the smallest details. Using BIM collaborative software provides a holistic opportunity to coordinate...
Risk assessment – a key feature linked to public safety. Previously, the ABCB discussed preparing technical files for the WaterMark Certification Scheme through a series of articles in ABCB Connect. In this next instalment, let’s look at product risk assessments. A risk assessment is required...
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