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WOBO recognises the activities of the UK Health and Safety Executive and their potential use within the global setting 1) Year-end Gateway 2 update: record decisions made Our latest building control Gateway 2 update demonstrated a continuing positive momentum against a backdrop of increasing applications...

WOBO acknowledges the links provided in respect of sustainability and energy Register now  Top 10: Net Zero Brands The top brands taking action on ambitious net zero goals include SAP, Apple, Salesforce and Acciona. Large corporations are responsible for a sizable share of global greenhouse...

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide links to a variety of items each of which is supporting Continuing Professional Development. Join us on Wednesday 14th January at 11am. This webinar brings together the experts from E.ON along with FM thought leaders to discuss moving...

WOBO recognises the focus on energy and its capture and use and thanks Renewable Energy for the links provided. EMEC completes 3-in-1 tidal energy, hydrogen and battery demonstration The European Marine Energy Centre, based in Orkney, Scotland, has led a demonstration integrating tidal power, battery...

WOBO appreciates the links for updates provided by the Scottish government. Planning, Architecture and Regeneration News Planning Obligations and Good Neighbour Agreements Circular 4/2025 on Planning Obligations and Good Neighbour Agreements was published on 12 December and revokes and replaces Circular 3/2012. The new Circular sets...

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide links to a variety of items each of which is supporting continuing professional development. We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, Reliable Fire Detection for Warehouses & Logistics: Matching Technology to the Risk Date: 19th January...

WOBO thanks GlobalData for the information on indicative developments taking place that may have opportunities for members and fellow professionals LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INDUSTRY Molins agrees to buy Portugal’s cement firm Secil for $1.63bn The deal will enable Semapa to pursue new investments while...

WOBO recognises the activities of the UK Health and Safety Executive and their potential use within the global setting 1) Rough sleepers in bins Serious and potentially fatal risks are posed by rough sleepers who seek shelter in large commercial or communal waste bins and...

WOBO appreciates the links provided by CROSS to support and expand professional knowledge.   CROSS-UK Newsletter 79 includes expert comment on fire and structural safety reports made to CROSS. The PDF version, accessed via the button below, also includes a range of building safety updates....

WOBO appreciates the links for updates provided by the Scottish government. Planning, Architecture and Regeneration News Planning, Architecture and Regeneration News Circular 4/2025 on Planning Obligations and Good Neighbour Agreements We have published today Circular 4/2025 on Planning Obligations and Good Neighbour Agreements which revokes and replaces...