England: Consultation launched on new code of practice for external walls

WOBO is pleased to provide this opportunity for members and fellow professionals to contribute to these ongoing developments. Consultation on new code of practice to assess external walls and cladding systems Will ensure assessments are carried out to a high and consistent standard Building owners...

Australia: Could you be our next building or plumbing cadet?

WOBO – this provides an opportunity for development/secondment.  Take a look! We’re looking for industry graduates interested in a unique opportunity to further their career. The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) now welcomes applications for our 2022 Cadetship Program. A cadetship with the ABCB will...

UK: Independent experts to review safety of construction materials

Materials in construction – will they pass the test? Residents across England will be better protected as the government takes the next step to ensure materials used to build the nation’s homes are safe and tested properly.   Experts appointed to lead independent review into...

UK: New approach for achieving consensus between building control bodies and Fire and Rescue Authorities in building works

WOBO appreciates joined up thinking. A new sector-led approach to achieving consensus in building works has been developed by a taskforce of the Joint Regulators Group led by Local Authority Building Control (LABC), National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and Association of Consultant Approved Inspectors (ACAI)....

Scotland: £240,000 awarded to employee who suffered hearing damage from faulty fire alarm

WOBO members and fellow professionals deal with fire safety and are reminded of the need for maintenance and control. A woman who required hearing aids after her ears were damaged by a faulty fire alarm at her workplace has been awarded over £241,000 in compensation....

UK: BBA UKCA Webinar Mini-Series (17-19 May 21)

WOBO recognises the acivities taking place within the UK in terms of products and services. Webinar Series: A guide to UKCA Marking and what time means for you and your business Date: 17th / 18th / 19th May 2021 Time: 11.00am GMT Duration: Approx. 30 minutes each We are just a...

Webinar: How a ‘Responsible Person’ selects competent fire risk assessors and management support

WOBO is pleased to provide a link to the SHP webinar. Wednesday 5 May 2021 | 11:00 AM BST This Praxis42 webinar, hosted by SHP, will provide a forum to open a debate about how to establish competence in the selection and appointment of resources...

ICC Building Safety Month

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide the link to the ICC 2021 Building Safety Month. With less than a month away from Building Safety Month, we are excited to ramp up our virtual campaign this year with some exciting tools and resources for...

UK: Government publishes response to Fire Safety Order consultation

WOBO appreciates the link to current developments under consideration in the UK. The Home Office has published its response to the public consultation on fire safety that ran from July to October 2020. The document provides a summary of the responses received and sets out the next...

FIREX Tech Talks – Technical update

WOBO members and fellow professionals must keep up-to-date. Take this opportunity. Are you up-to-date with the latest developments in fire safety?    Book your place at FIREX Tech Talks for unparalleled insights into the latest developments on the market and the most innovative products to help you keep...

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