The Scottish Government have published their response to the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 1 Report. You can view it here https://bit.ly/3kGEgr0 Scottish Government response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 recommendations produced for Scottish Ministers by the Scottish Government Grenfell Inquiry Fire Safety Working Group (GIFSWG...
WOBO members and fellow professionals are encouraged to review the proposals for “Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes” and submit their observations prior to the closing date 30 December 2020. Consultation description The government has committed to upgrade as many private rented sector...
The Department of Finance has launched a public appointment competition to recruit six members to the Northern Ireland Building Regulations Advisory Committee (NIBRAC). www.finance-ni.gov.uk/news/applications-invited-northern-ireland-building-regulations-advisory-committee Applicants must have proven and current experience in at least one of the following disciplines: Building regulation enforcement Building surveying Construction...
WOBO has been advised that against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has presented a variety of significant challenges for the building industry, regulators and consumers, Building Ministers have agreed to a four month delay to the adoption of NCC 2022. NCC 2022 is...
WOBO members and fellow professionals are provided with the opportunity to respond to the consultation in respect of Permitted Development Rights in Scotland The Scottish Government today published a consultation paper on their Phase 1 proposals for reviewing and extending permitted development rights in relation...
The UK in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and Dame Hackitt’s “Building A Safer Future” report is proposing a new Building Safety Bill. This process is complex and the article prepared by LABC Warranty is excellent in providing a focus on the key elements...
WOBO is aware of developments taking place that reflect incidents and research carried out relating to the built environment, as part of this process members and fellow professionals are provided with the opportunity to review this initiative in respect of sprinklers in school buildings. Ministers...
In support of accessibility WOBO encourages its members and fellow professionals to reflect on the Australian Government’s Consultation in respect of Premises Standards and submit their views by the close of play on 2 Nov 2020 by completing the form with comments and respond by...
WOBO recognises the changes taking place in the UK following on from the Grenfell fire 2017 and the powers of devolved government. Wales has provided a position statement that sets out their intent to address the issues that have been raised. Building Safety – Position...
WOBO fully supports the concept of equality and the application of this concept in terms of accessibility for all. We would support the proposal to increase the minimum requirements within the English Building Regulations to the enhanced provision set out in M4(2), Category 2 Accessible...
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