WOBO recognises and applauds the redevelopment of industrial zones. Energy giant BP has announced plans to co-locate a new 500MW green hydrogen facility with its blue hydrogen facility, proposed for Teesside. The firm said it will apply for permission to build a 60MW green hydrogen...
ROCKWOOL updates its support for the construction industry – design through to construction, inspection and certification. Why visit the high rise hub? The hub is the best place to access ROCKWOOL for High Rise Residential Projects, a comprehensive new guide covering key high rise topics...
WOBO thanks “edie” for the update in respect of European developments. The European Commission is considering a new EU-wide requirement to measure the carbon emissions associated with construction materials throughout their whole lifecycle but is expected to stop short of regulating. Buildings are responsible for...
WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to the paper by Stephen Harris. Stephen Harris Staff Engineer at UL UK, introduces the standard testing requirements for reaction to fire of building products, looks at what can influence fire test performance and examines the added value...
WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the reminder in respect of sprinklers and ongoing maintenance and testing. According to the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), fire sprinkler systems can reduce injuries by at least 80%, reduce property damage by 90% and substantially reduce damage to...
WOBO thanks “edie” for the link to this article. The new German coalition has announced big plans to accelerate the energy transition, aiming to “ideally” exit coal by 2030, quadruple solar PV installations on all rooftops and push renewable energy capacity to 80% of the...
Register your team and take part!! The International Construction Business Game Registration Now Open Registration for MERIT 2022, the annual construction business game supported by The Institution of Civil Engineers, The Chartered Institute of Building and Loughborough University is now open and...
WOBO President Paul Myers provides an OHIO update. Normality? WOBO is pleased to recognise the first face to face meeting of the Ohio Building Officials Association that took place in November 2021 and is pleased to acknowledge the Board of Directors and welcome them into...
WOBO thanks the ABCB for their update. WaterMark Advisory Notice: Lead free requirements The Australian Building Codes Board have released a notice that provides initial advice about the limitation to the allowable content of lead in certain plumbing products. The notice intends to provide initial...
WOBO recognises the moves away from fossil fuel heating. Probably one of the most important consultations on phasing out of fossil fuels for homes off gas grid is open until 12 January 2022. https://lnkd.in/dzsGyjVx It is suggesting that all off grid homes should be off...
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