Recent News

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...

WOBO thanks “edie” for the range of news items available for its membership. UK Government forges ahead with green hydrogen for industry, backs 20% blends in gas grid The UK Government has thrown its weight between 11 green hydrogen generation and use projects spearheaded by...

ICC News and Global Developments. Dubai Municipality Joins the Code Council’s MENA Building Science Advisory Council Dubai Municipality’s participation in this council underlines its unwavering commitment to enhancing building safety standards in Dubai and the wider MENA region. Read More       Water Reuse...

WOBO thanks Fire Safety Matters for their news and updates. Body-worn cameras used to monitor cladding remediation projects INSURANCE COMPANY AXA UK is providing body-worn cameras for contractors so that they can record essential safety work transacted on those buildings containing flammable cladding and insulation....

WOBO members and fellow professionals are encouraged to read the newsletter as it relates to “real” projects and incidents within the built environment. CROSS-UK Newsletter 71 includes expert comment on fire and structural safety reports made to CROSS, along with a range of building safety...

WOBO thanks Rockwool for their latest publication. Are you confident in the fire regulations for your nation? There are different regulatory frameworks covering different phases of construction of a building – primarily concerned with life safety. Approved Document B provides routes to compliance for the...