ICC: The 2021 Virtual Committee Action Hearings are in progress

WOBO reminds you of the opportunity to contribute to the development and amendment of the ICC Codes. JOIN US VIRTUALLY 2021 Committee Action Hearings (CAH) – Group A Codes April 11 – May 5 This year’s code hearings offer ICC members/non-members, code officials, architects, builders,...

Long-COVID – a disability under the Equality Act 2010?

WOBO recognises the implications of COVID and encourages a sympathetic and postive return to work where possible. An unexpected consequence of contracting Coronavirus is ‘LONG-Covid’. While many people make a full recovery within a few weeks, a small minority suffer with long-term symptoms from COVID-19,...

New plans to get disabled people into the workplace

WOBO welcomes people based initiatives. The number of Disability Confident employers in the UK has reached a record-breaking 20,000, as more businesses have joined the likes of Microsoft, Sainsbury’s and Network Rail, who already lead the way as inclusive employers. This comes as the government...

UK: Environmental legislation update 2021 Webinar

The environment is key to safety and it is essential to keep in touch with legislative developments and proposals for the future. Join us for the Environmental Legislation 2021 Update webinar taking place on Wednesday 28th April 11am (BST). This unmissable webinar will cover the following topics and how...

Presidents page – Paul Myers April 2021

Paul Myers provides an update for April 2021 in the activities of WOBO in the global context. The goals of WOBO can be supported in the promotion, development and delivery of Building Codes, Regulations and Standards. Presidents-page-April 2021...

Environmental Audit Committee urges UK government to seize the power of tidal energy generation

WOBO Governor David Gibson appreciated the update provided by Robin Whitlock in his article – Renewable Energy Magazine. The cross-party Environmental Audit Committee has concluded its three month examination of tidal power technologies in the UK by urging government to engage with industry and establish appropriate...

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

WOBO is pleased to provide a link and an opportunity for members and fellow professionals to review competency, risk and management support. Wednesday 5 May 2021 | 11:00 AM BST This Praxis42 webinar, hosted by SHP, will provide a forum to open a debate about...

Grenfell – BBC update

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide a link to the BBC’s News article “Grenfell Tower inquiry: 9 things we now know about the cladding” – an interesting read! Panels made from plastic and aluminium were installed on the sides of Grenfell Tower to...

Australia: Flying Start for Renewable Fuels Project

Waste into renewable energy – a concept welcomed by WOBO. A $2 billion Australian-first project that aims to turn agricultural crop waste into renewable energy and fuels is off to a flying start in maize fields in northern Victoria. The project, a partnership between renewable energy...

Digital Transformation for the Wind Sector – Free Webinar

Digitalisation – a common theme linked to development.   The digital transformation of Europe’s wind sector has already led to reduced downtime, improved workforce operations, and ultimately increased bottom lines – but where are we as an industry on the digital journey, what’s next and how...

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