Australian Building Codes Board – May Update

WOBO thanks the ABCB for the development opportunities made available to WOBO members and fellow professionals. This month NCC 2022 was adopted with many changes coming into effect as of 1 May. Further changes will be applicable from 1 October as part of the transition...

Renewable Energy Updates

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for a reflection on global activity. Philippines’ renewable energy sector accelerates as country aims for 35% renewables by 2030 According to a Philippines Insight Report released by the Energy Industries Council (EIC), the Philippines is ramping up its adoption of renewable...

Dates for Your Diary – Free Development Opportunities

WOBO recognises and thanks “Industry” for the support provided in the development of its members and fellow professionals. As a health and safety professional, what challenges are you facing in 2023? The landscape is changing rapidly. It’s never been more important to stay up to date...

Free CPD Seminar: Fire and Smoke Access Solutions

Take advantage of this opportunity for professional development. Gain exclusive information on managing access, fire safety and security requirements in your building for fire rated riser doors and steel doors, wall and ceiling access panels. This CPD looks at considerations to be made when specifying...

WOBO: Presidential Update

WORLD ORGANIZATION OF BUILDING OFFICIALS  IN SPECIAL CONSULTATIVE STATUS WITH ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL OF THE UNITED NATIONS  AND UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT  ORGANIZATION PRESIDENT’S LETTER – MAY 2023 As the restraints of the global pandemic are fading from view, the work of the organization is...

edie News Update

WOBO thanks edie for their links to development activities. Water ‘batteries’ and AI for algae: Ofwat allocates £40m green innovation funding Ofwat will allocate millions of pounds to 16 new sustainable innovation projects, including the UK’s first full-scale carbon-neutral wastewater works and a network of...

Master of Science in Photovoltaic Solar Energy (IES-UPM)

Photovoltaic – development opportunity. KEY FEATURES OF OUR PROGRAM Master of Science from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Evening schedule from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Bilingual program taught in Spanish and English   International studentship   Attendance-based learning with a hands-on approach   60 ECTS – 1 year (September 2023 to July 2024)   Limited to 35 students   Program running for over a decade that has graduated students from over 20 different countries  Learn more…...

Energy Updates

Research and key developments are in focus. Researchers Discover Way to Simultaneously Produce Hydrogen and Purify Water University of Alberta researchers have developed a new catalyst that could revolutionize how the world generates power and purifies water. When placed in any type of water and...

UK: Energy Updates

Energy and resources are a key focus on technology and action. House of Lords adds renewable energy clauses to UK Government’s Energy Bill Two clauses added by the House of Lords to the Government’s Energy Bill mean households and businesses can become customers of community-led...

Wireless Fire Detection – The Fundamentals

Professionals must be up to speed on all safety developments. Join us for the next FSM webinar with Hyfire on 21 June 2023 at 10.30am to get an insight into the fundamentals of wireless fire detection.  We will discuss compliance and how wireless technology meets...

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