IFSEC & Fire Safety Matters

WOBO thanks IFSEC & FSM for a sample of their news and updates Resident engagement fundamental to new Code of Practice for Remediation of Residential Buildings Proper consideration of residents’ needs is the top priority of the government’s Code of Practice for the Remediation of...

HSE update on data warehouse developments

WOBO thanks the Health and Safety Executive UK for their update and the opportunity for members to comment HSE ebulletin – How Will You Use The New Data Warehouse? Discovering Safety is developing a data warehouse that will store, collate and make sense of the vast...

Australia news

WOBO thanks Create Digital and ACBC for the links to news items Securing Australia’s engineering pipeline: from early childhood to independent practice Australia has a shortage of professional engineers, and we must confront the problem now before it gets worse. Australia does not have a...

Dates for the diary – development opportunities

WOBO is keen to promote professional development and links to opportunities – online and face-to-face Join us at International Security Expo on 26-27 September, where industry-leading suppliers and brands from across the global security sector will gather to showcase their cutting-edge innovations and solutions. Explore thousands of...

Fire Safety Matters

Information and development opportunities provided by Fire Safety Matters in support of WOBO members and fellow professionals Consultation launched on fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture Consultation launched on fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture THE FURNITURE and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 were introduced...

Renewable Energy

WOBO appreciates the updates from the Renewable Energy Magazine small_hydro/malcolm-turnbull-former-pm-of-australia-is- Former PM of Australia is IHA’s New President Australia’s former Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has been appointed President Designate of the International Hydropower Association. He will take up the Presidency from October 31, 2023 at the opening...

“edie” updates

WOBO thanks “edie” for their highlights German government passes €212bn climate fund The German government passed the budget for its flagship climate and transformation fund (KTF) on Wednesday (9 August) to accelerate the green transition by providing €212bn to various projects in building renovation, decarbonisation...

International Code Council News

WOBO thanks ICC for a sample of their news updates. “International Building Regulatory Stocktake: Comparing building regulatory systems in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.” The webinar is available for you to benefit from the information that the presenters shared. There was plenty of helpful...

CPD Activities and Learning

Ongoing professional development is essential to WOBO members and fellow professionals. Explore the challenges and opportunities facing the NHS on the road to net-zero emissions while continuing to provide critical services to society. The NHS’s overall climate commitment is to cut emissions across all scopes by 80% by 2032, or sooner...

Dates for your Diary – Development Opportunities

WOBO is pleased to provide links to exhibitions, CPD and learning opportunities. HSM Live Scotland is a one-day, free-to-attend conference, which will be held on 16 November 2023 at the Edinburgh International Convention Centre. Here’s what you can expect: • Over 200 Delegates: Network and collaborate...

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