Recent News

WOBO appreciates the sharing of global activities and code developments. The November 2023 issue of the ICC Energy and Sustainability Newsletter features: The International Code Council’s participation at COP28 beginning this week, discussing the important role of building safety solutions in achieving global climate goals. FEMA’s announcement...

WOBO and its members appreciate the news updates from Renewable Energy. PGE and Ørsted Sign Contract for Installing Wind Turbine Generators for Baltica 2 PGE Group and Ørsted have a contracted Fred.Olsen Windcarrier for installation of 48 from 107 wind turbines for the Baltica 2...

WOBO appreciates the news updates for its members and fellow professionals. Environmental risks: Private sector unlikely to act with urgency, WEF warns Environmental crises continue to dominate the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual risk predictions for the near future and the next decade, but the...

WOBO is grateful for the news items provided by edie. Pressing challenges: What should sustainability professionals set as their New Year’s Resolution? Businesses continue to grapple with the current economic downturn, the agreements both made and missed at COP28 are only just starting to take...

WOBO members and fellow professionals continue to appreciate the news updates provided by IFSEC INSIDER. The fundamentals of the golden thread of building information – “Accountability at every level” Much is talked and written about the “golden thread” of building information, but what exactly is...

President Paul Myers is pleased to provide an update in respect of activities and WOBO’s proposals for 2024. President’s Letter 2024...

WOBO Governor David Gibson invites members and fellow professionals to consider the attached development opportunities. Understanding The 2021 International Residential Code January 30 – 31, 2024 & February 1, 2024 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM CST Take part in a 3-day course assimilating the use and...

WOBO Governor David Gibson invites members and fellow professionals to consider the attached development opportunities. We would like to invite you to sign up for one of our first free-to-attend CPD accredited webinars of 2024.  Entitled  ‘An Introduction to Lithium-ion Battery Fires – A Burning...

WOBO welcomes the news and development opportunities promoted by Health and Safety Matters. High performance head protection THE NEW EVO ALTA offers all-round impact protection. The mountaineering-style helmet features a specialised shell structure and internal liner to increase durability and shock absorption performance, with an...

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for their news updates. Turtle Launches UK’s First Wind and Solar Powered Defibrillator  Turtle Defib Cabinets – a manufacturer of defibrillators and supplier of medical equipment – has designed and engineered the first solar and wind powered defibrillator cabinet in the UK.  The launch of...