International Codes Council News and Updates

WOBO recognises and appreciates the work carried out by ICC Remembering Hurricane Katrina 20 Years Later: Lessons Learned and How Louisiana Evolved into a Building Safety Leader More than 1,000 lives were lost and nearly 500,000 homes were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, but Louisiana legislators...

Fire Safety Matters, Product News and Fire Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided and the support given to members and fellow professionals British Standards Institution publishes BS 8674 for fire risk assessors THE BRITISH Standards Institution (BSI) has now published BS 8674:2025, the new British Standard that sets out a framework for assessing...

Training and Development 41 – CPD, Webinars and Events

WOBO Governor David Gibson is keen to promote professional development (CPD) and provide links for use by members and fellow professionals. Join HSM and Notify Technology on 8 October to explore how organisations are boosting participation and learning by pairing psychological safety with easy-to-use technology.  Under-reporting...

Training and Development 40 – CPD, Webinars and Events

WOBO Governor David Gibson is keen to promote professional development (CPD) and provide links for use by members and fellow professionals. We’re thrilled to announce that registration is now OPEN for the much anticipated Health and Safety Matters Live Scotland. HSM Live Scotland is a...

Fire Safety Matters News and Fire Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided and the support given to members and fellow professionals Fire Safety – the following provide a resume of items of interest –  for further details click on the appropriate links       Fundamental Review of Building Regulations Guidance Panel...

Training and Development 39 – CPD, Webinars and Events, news and updates

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide a range of development opportunities for both members and professionals. Book Now: APS Autumn CPD –  When Safety Fails: Fatalities, Volunteer Workers, and the Legal Aftermath in Construction Join Laurence Davis for a powerful CPD session exploring the...

Training and Development 38 – CPD, Webinars and Events

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide a range of development opportunities for both members and professionals. NEBOSH to host summer safety webinar NEBOSH IS excited to host an enlightening and timely webinar, The 100 Days of Summer staying safe and strong in the...

Training and Development 37 – CPD, Webinars and Events

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide a range of development opportunities for both members and professionals. Join HSM and Safe Monitoring Group on the 3 September to explore key insights on the importance of data-driven safety in gas detection.  This webinar will showcase...

Fire Safety Matters News and Fire Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided and the support given to members and fellow professionals Deadlines for unsafe cladding removal set by MHCLG THOUSANDS OF buildings wrapped in unsafe cladding are set to be remediated on a faster basis thanks to new legislation and upwards of...

GlobalData Construction Industry Updates

WOBO thanks GlobalData for the links to indicative developments taking place that may have opportunities for both members and fellow professionals. LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INDUSTRY UK approves Station Quarter restoration plans in Peterborough The project is supported by the city’s combined authority and council,...

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