WOBO Governor David Gibson provides a reminder of changes in respect of accessibility in force on 1st January 2021. This document sets out amendments to guidance previously published in Approved Document M: Access to and use of Buildings Volume 2 – Buildings other than dwellings...
The UK is under major review in respect of codes and their application. This is an opportunity to keep in touch with developments. Get updates on the new Building Safety Regulator HSE is working to establish the first ever Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to ensure...
A reminder that an adequate supply of fresh air in the workplace is essential. Ventilation and air conditioning during the pandemic The law requiring employers to ensure an adequate supply of fresh air in the workplace has not changed during the pandemic. Good ventilation, together...
WOBO members and fellow professionals are welcome to review the links to the FeuerTrutz trade fair. FeuerTrutz 2021 – International Trade Fair with Congress for Preventive Fire Protection The platform for preventive fire protection solutions – 23 – 24 June 2021 at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg...
WOBO thanks Andre Gesellchen of FeuerTrutz International for the opportunity to review their current activities and to read their newsletter about preventative fire protection. Just in time for the end of the year, the annual issue of FeuerTrutz international is published today – you can read...
WOBO Governor David Gibson has been provided with a request for professional support and comment in respect of Code development and acceptance. The Proposed Acceptance Criteria (AC516) for Factory Applied Fire-Retardant Penetrants Needs Your Comments. As many of you are aware, we’ve been working closely...
WOBO recognises the embedded energy within product manufacture and delivery to and incorporation within the built environment, Bsi provide an opportunity to review the reduction of embedded energy within the transporation arena. Join our FREE webinar in January on delivering zero-emission transport As part of BSI’s Net...
Paul Myers provides an update for December 2020 in the activities of WOBO within the global context. The goals of WOBO can be supported through the promotion, development and delivery of Building Codes, Regulations and Standards. Communications should be addressed to the WOBO Secretariat; mdabdoub@wobo-un.org Presidents...
Fire is a universal risk impacting on all societies, economies and geographies. The cost to people, property, business and the environment are enormous. The RICS have recently published an insight paper on improving fire reporting see https://bit.ly/3naHVi2 Highlighting that we do not have accurate data of how many...
WOBO supports and promotes the use of solar generation and energy capture. The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, the state-owned St. Kitts Electric Company and Leclanché SA have broken ground on a landmark solar generation and storage project that will provide between 30-35% of St. Kitts...
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