WOBO thanks HSM for the links provided in respect of health and safety matters. Raising standards with new scaffold inspection guidance THE SCAFFOLDING Association has published the first in a new series of guidance documents designed to support scaffolding professionals and promote safety best practice...
WOBO thanks GlobalData for the links to indicative developments taking place that may have opportunities for both members and fellow professionals. LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INDUSTRY POWERCHINA unveils 100MW solar project in Zambia The project is set to serve 150,000 households and result in a...
WOBO acknowledges the links provided in respect of energy developments within a global setting. CorPower Ocean to Develop UK’s Largest Wave Energy Array at EMEC The wave energy developer, CorPower Ocean, has signed a berth agreement to build a 5 MW wave energy project at...
WOBO recognises the work carried out by Create Digital and Lovegrove and Cotton and the links provided. Technology, Data and Public Confidence Infrastructure The introduction of Rectification Orders (ROs) under the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) 2025 (Vic) (“the Bill”) represents a significant regulatory innovation....
WOBO recognises the activities carried out by the International Building Quality Centre (IBQC) and supports the initiatives taking place. Tsigereda Lovegrove and Kim Lovegrove have just returned to Australia following the long-haul, 24-hour journey to and from London. They were there for a compact but...
WOBO having participated in UNHABITAT activities reflected on the promotion of safe, sustainable and sanitary structures within the built environment to reinforce their position and activities for consideration. These activities have been consolidated into key areas and would welcome support and promotion from members and...
WOBO participated in a Global Stakeholders Meeting sponsored by the UNHABITAT. The document under consideration was; “QUALITY CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY POSITION PAPER”. The Paper reflected on the need for contemporary codes and standards and the need for professional standards for code enforcement. The current situation...
WOBO reinforces its support for Building Safety Month and encourages all jurisdictions to initiate policies and actions to prepare for 2026. Building Safety Month The World Organization of Building Officials is committed to the recognition that our growth and strength reflects on the safety and...
To our Members and Global Friends As time marches on, WOBO continues to participate in United Nations meetings and other global events. First, I wish to inform those who don’t know of an annual event in the USA called Building Safety Month. During this period,...
WOBO recognises developments taking place and thank Energy Digital for the links provided Sustainability: How Delta is Saving Money and Jet Fuel Delta is the first US airline to hit its 2025 jet fuel savings target, cutting 45m gallons and more than US$110m through operational...
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