Scotland: Planning and Architecture News – Chief Planner required

WOBO thanks the Scottish Government for the update.   Looking to make a positive contribution to International development, this role may suit your goals. Scottish Government Chief Planner: recruitment process The Scottish Government has started the process towards appointing the next Chief Planner to replace John...

Australia: ABCB – re-register now

WOBO thanks the ABCB for their website update. The Office of the ABCB is pleased to introduce its new website. The new ABCB corporate website and microsites for the NCC, WaterMark and CodeMark have been developed based on user-research. Important: Due to our privacy policy, when...

England: BRAC Golden Thread Report

WOBO members and fellow professionals are encouraged to note the developments taking place in conjunction with the Building Safety Bill.     The Building Regulations Advisory Committee Golden Thread Working Group has published a report on the golden thread. This report provides an overview of...

Australia: Sydney Opal Tower – news update

Sydney Opal Tower Federal Court update. Icon and QBE have been handed a win in the Federal Court after a trio of judges found Liberty Mutual Insurance should cover the claim arising from Sydney’s infamous Opal Tower. The court battle comes after the evacuation of...

US judge allows lawsuit against Grenfell Tower cladding firm

WOBO acknowledges the Grenfell update provided within “The Guardian”.  American shareholders get go-ahead after witnesses allege Arconic managers knew cladding was unsafe. US shareholders in the Grenfell Tower cladding firm Arconic can proceed with a lawsuit against the company, a court has ruled, after witnesses...

Australia: VBA Certification of Compliance

WOBO acknowledges the update provided by the Victorian Building Authority – Certificate of Compliance. The VBA has approved new forms for the Certificate of Compliance for Building Work and Proposed Building Work for the purposes of section 238(1)(a) and section 238(1)(b) of the Building Act...

Texas, California seen as early hotspots for solar-hydrogen

WOBO thanks REUTERS Events for the link to the report by Neil Ford in respect of Solar – Hydrogen. Utilities and developers are looking to capitalize on surging solar capacity and existing pipeline infrastructure to accelerate green hydrogen production. Last month, the US Department of...

Ladder Safety Today: Guidance for the Industry

WOBO thanks The Ladder Association for their support in construction safety and the link to updated standards. WOBO is more than aware that construction and works about buildings provide a significant risk to peoples safety.  The activities carried out by The Ladder Association seek to...

Scotland: Building standards (fire safety) – a consultation on external wall systems

Members and fellow professionals have the opportunity to participate in the Scottish Building Standards consultation  which closes on 8 Oct 2021. This consultation seeks to obtain the views and opinions of stakeholders on a review of building standards relating to the fire safety of cladding to...

CABE Annual Conference and Exhibition 2021 | Milton Keynes and Online

WOBO thanks CABE for the link to their 2021 Annual Conference. Annual Conference Speaker Programme Now Available Join us in person or online this October for a lineup of some of the very best voices in the industry. Navigating the many specialisms, updates, and fluctuations in the...

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