International Codes Council ; Updates

WOBO thanks ICC for the links to activities in progress Rehabilitation of Building Sewers and Building Drains in the I-Codes Section 718 of the 2021 International Plumbing Code® (IPC) covers a process referred to as the “cured in place pipe” (CIPP) method of pipe rehabilitation...

Public Space Academy: Free courses and opportunities for development

WOBO is pleased to support the dissemination of learning promoted in response to the goals of UN- Habitat It is an ambitious vision to set up the first, free, interdisciplinary educational program on public space. But at City Space Architecture, we believe that in face of a fast-changing...

ROCKWOOL: The Flat Roof Resource Hub – specification tools, best practice and product guidance

Technical support from ROCKWOOL Specifying compliant materials for flat roof construction can be tricky, with factors at play including building height, use of the roof space and compartmentation considerations. With this in mind, ROCKWOOL has built a dedicated Flat Roof Resource Hub which brings together everything you need to...

SET2023: deadline extended & funding opportunity

WOBO is pleased to provide an update from WWSET in respect of their Conference The deadline for abstracts has been extended to Sunday 30th April, so carry on submitting your papers. There is also an exciting opportunity for full-time postgraduate students (PhD) and researchers. This...

The Health and Safety Executive; Information is key to safety

The UK Health and Safety Executive is looking for your support in the collection and storage of safety data Making Sense of Safety Data – Our Data Warehouse Project Discovering Safety is developing a data warehouse that will store, collate and make sense of the...

Health and Safety – Legionnaires Disease

WOBO thanks the Safety and Health Practitioner for the link to the article by Antony Paskin, Senior Consultant at Water Hygiene Center It is essential to maintain and manage our buildings to ensure the occupants and users are protected It is very important to ensure...

eddie; Energy updates

WOBO thanks ‘eddie’ for a selection of their energy updates Net Zero Growth Plan 36 things you need to know about the Government’s response to the Skidmore Net-Zero Review   -That is according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which has this week published a preview for...

Construction – a risky business!

WOBO thanks Health and Safety Matters for their reminder as to safety and the risks within the construction industry, small schemes are as dangerous as larger projects! Concrete pump operator suffers brain trauma A LONDON company has been fined £175k after a worker suffered serious...

barbour : Safety updates

WOBO appreciates the information and support provided by eddie Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) Directors Briefing One in 10 business leaders is either not prepared, or unsure if they are adequately prepared, to safely evacuate employees needing assistance. This Directors Briefing takes you through what’s involved...

eddie; Join the Mission to Net-Zero and Beyond

An interesting review and update “Mission Positive: To Net Zero and Beyond in the Built Environment“, available for download now. This report is the culmination of months of research and collaboration with industry experts, exploring the drivers, challenges and opportunities when it comes to accelerating decarbonisation, along with the steps that...

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