edie news: Latest Updates

WOBO thanks edie for the sample of their news updates. UK Government sets out plan to make smart EV charging ‘the norm’ by 2025 UPDATED: The UK Government has unveiled a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Smart Charging Plan, stating an ambition for smart charging to...

Australia: Code Updates and Developments for 2023

WOBO thanks the ABCB and their Chief Executive Gary Rake for the updates. Welcome to 2023! This is a significant year for the National Construction Code, with NCC 2022 commencing on 1 May 2023 and the modern homes provisions commencing in most jurisdictions from 1 October 2023. While the research, analysis and drafting of...

Development and Networking – Dates for your Diary

Structured development and networking are key elements of a professionals life. Registration now open for FIREX 2023: “Bringing competency in fire safety to the forefront” Registration is now open for the only fire safety event in the UK to make third-party product approvals a condition...

bsi. What’s challenging and driving the built environment in 2023?

WOBO and its members thank bsi. for their ongoing training and development opportunities. Free midday webinar will draw out the key themes impacting the sector On 31 January 2023 we’re discussing the key themes set to shape the built environment in 2023 and informing you what...

Registrations now open for WA100 Live 2023!

WOBO thanks Building Design for the link to the World Architecture event. Now in its second year World Architecture 100 Live is discussing issues at the heart of the global architecture community. As part of Building Design’s WA100 2023, we will be running a full-day...

London: Risk and Regulations summit: 21-22 March 2023

Construction is a risky business and it is essential to keep up to speed with regulations and control. Risk and Regulations Summit 21- 22 March 2023 Our Risk & Regulations Summit is back and will be returning to the live stage!  Join us this March for an afternoon...

edie: Sustainable Development Goals – UN-Habitat

Effective planning is key to resource maximisation. From nature restoration to social equity: 7 top ESG trends to look out for in 2023 From the ongoing energy crisis to refreshed global commitment to act on biodiversity, it is clear that corporate sustainability will evolve again...

WSSET – Online Lecture and Conference 2023

WOBO thanks Celia Berry at WSSET for the updates and opportunities for members to participate. Online lecture I want to remind you about the next online lecture from WSSET which will be on Wednesday 1st February 2023 at 09:00 GMT in TEAMS. I have attached a poster...

Rockwool: Firestopping Standard Details Guide

WOBO thanks Rockwool for their ongoing support. The latest version of the ROCKWOOL Firestopping Standard Details Guide is now available. Updates to the guide include: Further information on composite panels, shaft walls, service supports, service separation and cable carriers Addition of spacings information to performance tables of...

Fire Safety Updates

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for their latest updates. Concerns raised over increase in unsafe disposal of lithium-ion batteries Experts are warning that incorrect disposal is likely to lead to an increase in recycling plant fires. Just last month, CCTV footage showed a devastating fire in...

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