Building Officials and fellow professionals deal with hazardous substances on a day to day basis, their use and management, and it is essential to ensure their correct use. The Hazardous Substance Managment ebook referenced on the SHP website will support them through this process. Hazardous...
Paul Myers, President of WOBO, is pleased to confirm that WOBO will be working with Hong Kong UNESCO and the World Institute of Sustainable Development Planners as they work towards the promotion and achievement of the sustainable development goals [SDGs] adopted by the UN General...
Paul Myers provides an update of the activities of WOBO and the opportunity for you to participate and promote the development and delivery of Building Codes, Regulations and Standards. Communications should be addressed to the WOBO Secretariat; mdabdoub@wobo-un.org Paul Myers – WOBO letter from the...
It is essential that WOBO members and fellow professionals keep up to speed with developments, materials and new technologies and Buildings Canada are providing a virtual week of opportunity for all members of the development team to participate in the programme. Introducing The New Virtual...
WOBO commends the actions of the Green Building Council and the intiatives and encouragement put forward by UKGBC’s Chief Executive Julie Hirigoyen. UKGBC’s, Chief Executive, Julie Hirigoyen, explains how the Commitment helps put businesses on the path to net zero One thing the pandemic hasn’t...
Fire Safety and the prevention of loss of life is a key element of a code officials day to day work but an official cannot be on-site at all times and to assist them a Certification Scheme is being explored within the Scottish Building Standards...
COVID-19; We must continue to monitor and upgrade our working practices to protect our colleagues and mitigate the effects of the pandemic. “bsi” provides support in this area. The current COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally shifted the way people live and work. The Guidelines are a response...
A very informative publication that reflects on building codes and their delivery within each state. Key features include the human element, resilience and preparation, effective delivery and enforcement. The form and content will provide support to other countries considering further review and the application of...
Neil Savery, Chief Executive, Australian Building Codes Board provided an update reflecting the impacts of COVID-19 to the Scottish Government Building Standards In many respects the building and construction sector has fared better than most, as at no stage has it been subject to closure...
The built environment is a major contributor in the generation of the carbon footprint and professionals need to be focussed on the design and construction, utilising techniques that will minimise the production of CO2 and encourage its capture and storage. In the UK this process...
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