ASFP NEW SAFETY-BASED COLLABORATION WITH NBS

WOBO welcomes collaboration that enhances safety within the built environment. The ASFP are proud to announce that they have entered into a partnership agreement with NBS to ensure the accuracy and quality of #specifications relating to Passive Fire Protection. NBS, a leading specification and product information platform...

Elmhurst issues final response to Implementation of the EPC B Future Target Consultation

Energy enhancement – ongoing developments! Elmhurst Energy has published its final response to the Implementation of the EPC B Future Target consultation, which outlines proposals to increase the minimum energy efficiency standards from an EPC rating of E to an EPC rating B. You can...

ICC: The benefits of modular construction in urban settings

Urban construction projects face some unique challenges. Why modular construction is good for projects in an urban setting One of the most significant advantages is the improved speed of construction. Prefabricated structures are manufactured off-site, and can be quickly delivered and constructed on-site. In some...

Every second counts when someone suffers a cardiac arrest

Cardiac arrest – a reminder to us all. Christian Eriksen’s sudden collapse is a “stark reminder that a cardiac arrest can strike anyone, anywhere and anytime, without warning,” according to British Heart Foundation’s Associate Medical Director.  Danish footballer Christian Eriksen, 29, collapsed on the field...

WEBINARS: Guidance on BS 8629, evacuation procedures and panel on making buildings safer taking place next week

Fire Safety – evacuation procedures. Register for free and join us at FIREX Connect to hear the likes of Russ Timpson, Richard Clark from the NFCC, and Andy Scott discussing the evacuation of tall buildings. And, on Thursday 24 June, the FIA’s Ian Moore, Niall...

First Homes – what the new affordable scheme means for developers

WOBO recognises the UK Government support to the creation of “First Homes Scheme”.   The Government has published more details on the implementation of the First Homes scheme, with the first houses to be included from June 2021. New local authority development plans, including local plans...

UK: LABC Warranty Technical Manual Version 10

WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks LABC for the link to their manual and encourages members and fellow professionals to take a look. LABC Warranty Technical Manual Version 10 Published and free to download The latest edition of the LABC Warranty Technical Manual has been published...

Australia: Fee-free energy ratings offer for small shopping centres

Energy ratings are key to the future. NABERS is excited to be launching a new offer exclusively for small shopping centre owners. Funded by the Australian Government, this offer means energy ratings are now FREE for first time shopping centre rating customers across Australia for a limited time only. The offer includes waiving BOTH the NABERS Energy rating certification...

Drainage Design: Building with Nature

WOBO thanks Innovyze for the link to their proposed series of webinars – Water talks – drainage design implementation.  Innovyze is proud to announce a new series of Water Talks that showcase Drainage Design Implementation. Please join us Live and receive a certificate for CPD...

Neste Testing Renewable Gasoline in Sweden

WOBO members and fellow professionals must consider all options to reduce polluting emissions. Until now, there have been no commercial drop-in solutions for replacing fossil gasoline to reduce high amounts of greenhouse gas emissions from conventional cars, without investing in new vehicles or modifying the...

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