WOBO was pleased to note the support and progress given to the development of the “Unified Gulf Building Code”. Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council received formal notification that it is the recipient of the Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) grant to partially underwrite the...
WOBO Governor David Gibson received a link from Robin that provided an interesting update highlighting research and development proposals that will reduce the embedded energy within the built environment in terms of the creation and delivery of products. Robin Whitlock Europe has a clear and...
Water is key to survival. Take a look at the UK Strategy, Innovations and Ambitions for 2050. The water sector’s vision is to create open collaboration opportunities across the water sector to drive transformational changes through innovation that delivers greater value for customers and the...
Research and digitalisation are key to the future of our built environment. The Kajima Global Hub. Photo: Kajima Corporation JTC Corporation (JTC) is the lead agency in Singapore to spearhead the planning, promotion and development of a dynamic industrial landscape. Since its inception in 1968,...
The current focus on mass timber structures necessitates the need for WOBO members and fellow professionals to review and update their knowledge and expertise to reflect the integration and protection of timber within Mass Timber Structures. Publication context Current good practice and clarification of the...
The use and maximum integration of natural resources into the built environment – timber – has seen research and development in respect of mass timber high rise residential buildings and commercial buildings. The Structural Timber Association provides a focus on fire safety design CLT SPECIAL...
For the 2020 election, the New Zealand Construction Industry Council (CIC) developed a list of six election platforms representing key opportunities and threats facing the New Zealand construction industry. These platforms were sent to the Building & Construction spokesperson of each of the five main...
Drones at work. An update from Ian Tansey on developments and application of drone technology. ProDroneWorx combines the latest advances in 3D terrestrial laser scanning and drone technology to provide our Construction, Asset Inspection, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental, Planning, Ecology and Architectural clients with a wide range of high quality digital mapping, inspection, modelling and surveying services across...
WOBO members and fellow professionals are provided with the opportunity to respond to the consultation in respect of Permitted Development Rights in Scotland The Scottish Government today published a consultation paper on their Phase 1 proposals for reviewing and extending permitted development rights in relation...
WOBO, as part of its affiliation with the United Nations – UN-Habitat, have received the final report for the 10th World Urban Forum held in Abu Dhabi 2020. The report is comprehensive with major focus on cities, sustainability and a reference point for participating organisations...
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