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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...

WOBO appreciates the information and support provided by Create Digital and Lovegrove and Cotton Constructing the highest bridge in the world Afraid of heights? Look away now. China’s Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is a feat of extreme engineering that has resulted in the world’s highest bridge...

WOBO recognises and appreciates the work carried out by ICC A Message From the CEO (Wrapping 2025, Looking Ahead to 2026) Watch this important member message from John Belcik, CEO, International Code Council, that includes a recap of the 2025 ICC Annual Conference, Expo and...

WOBO appreciates the links provided and the support given to members and fellow professionals Building Safety Regulator delays “unacceptable” asserts House of Lords Committee THE CROSS-party Industry and Regulators Committee in the House of Lords has warned the Government that “unacceptable” delays caused by the...

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide links to a variety of items each of which is supporting continuing professional development. How subterranean 3D modelling in road and rail differs from mining Mining has been using advanced underground technology for years, and there’s a...

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 Eiffage receives first TBM for Grand Paris Express Line 15 East Eiffage leads the Line 15 East construction phase with...

WOBO recognises the activities of the UK Health and Safety Executive and their potential use within the global setting [ a) Updated hearing protection calculator: improved usability and accuracy HSE has updated our noise exposure calculator to enhance its effectiveness in helping employers assess hearing protection in...

WOBO recognises the focus on energy and its capture and use and thanks Renewable Energy, Centrica and ATA for the links provided. EDF power solutions has commissioned the 261 MW Serra das Almas wind farm in the state of Bahia, Brazil, which consists of 58...