Fire Safety must involve the Fire Authorities!! A discussion paper in response to the Building Confidence Report (BCR) is now open for public comment. Recommendation 8 of the Building Confidence Report (BCR) is that, consistent with the International Fire Engineering Guidelines, each jurisdiction requires developers, architects, builders,...
Hazardous materials – Act now! and keep people safe. Unlike other hazardous materials regulations, fire and building codes specify a building’s design and construction to prevent and mitigate fires and emergencies involving hazardous materials. The occupancy classification establishes fire and life safety features needed to...
An opportunity to promote your successes linked to innovation and sustainability. The ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE AWARDS 2021, held within the framework of REBUILD (September 21-23 | Madrid – IFEMA), recognize the work of those companies, experts and professionals who are committed to disruption and innovation with sustainability and design criteria and to those...
The young are our key to future safety – get them involved and protect them in the process. When employing a young person under the age of 18, employers have the same responsibilities for their health, safety and welfare as they do for other employees....
A reminder of resource management within the built environment. “Building Lifecycle Management for FM: Maximising your Building’s Potential in the Operational Phase” When you download the eBook you will learn: How to understand and set building priorities About harvesting building data to maximise asset efficiency How digitisation...
WOBO recognises that many countries are seeking to minimise the impact of diesel and petrol vehicles. Through his investment arm, David Beckham has taken a 10 percent stake in rapidly growing technology company Lunaz, which upcycles and converts motor vehicles to its proprietary electric powertrain. Lunaz...
WOBO acknowledges the role of Bio-energy and its contribution to a green recovery. Wels, Austria – Only a few weeks lefts until the European Pellet Conference on 22 June 2021 in Wels/Austria, the largest annual pellet event worldwide and part of the World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED). After...
WOBO welcomes energy research and developments. The technology group Wärtsilä will supply a biogas liquefaction plant to Norway-based Biokraft, a subsidiary of the Scandinavian Biogas Group and a major player in the global biogas market. The 25 tons per day capacity plant will extend an existing bioLNG...
WOBO recognisees the goal to maximise the value of insulation when installed or retrofitted. The Facility Management Association is the peak national industry body for facilities management, representing and supporting professionals and organisations responsible for the operational management of Australia’s built environments. Last week,...
Rockwool – a fired up organisation – take a look! As the environment around us becomes increasingly urbanised, focus turns to commercial units and office blocks, ensuring these spaces are safe and compliant. Helping to demonstrate how stone wool insulation can be used to streamline...
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