Intelligent Network Sensor Solutions for Efficient Tunnel Operation – Free webinar

WOBO thanks “businessreview webinars” for the links to this event for better tunnel safety.   Smart/SENSORS for Better Tunnel safety – JES, we can! Date 13 October Time 3PM BST / 10AM New York Duration 60 Minutes Price Complimentary Hosted by Business Review Webinars IT...

Barbour Safety Updates

WOBO appreciates the safety update from Barbour. Barbour welcomes you to the August edition of their monthly Barbour newsletter. They would like to share some of their key content and news with you, including: Your ESG questions answered by VinciWorks A free directors briefing covering fire protection...

Australia: ABCB seeks indoor air quality expertise – Consultation

WOBO notes the activities taking place in Australia and thanks Judy Zakreski for the link. The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB), a government entity that develops the model building code for all provinces and territories in Australia, is in the process of updating its Indoor...

Consultation on the Competence Framework for Designers

WOBO thanks CABE for their contribution towards competency development and the link for members and fellow professionals to contribute. An industry led working group has published a new Competence Framework for Designers in the Built Environment industries for consultation. Working Group 7 of the Competence...

Which non-residential properties are most at risk of fire?

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL and considers that fire research is essential and should be acted upon. New research has revealed the industry buildings that have the highest amount of fire service attendance in the UK. Health and safety consultants at Arinite have analysed the reported...

Concerns raised from BRAC and Government on single staircase provisions in tall residential buildings

WOBO – Should tall buildings have more than one staircase? A circular letter has been sent by the Government’s Building Safety Portfolio to building control bodies, local authorities and the wider industry highlighting concerns over tall residential buildings being designed with single staircases. The letter...

Making building compliance visible in real-time

WOBO recognises the need for information visibility.   In this webinar, Uptick will discuss the criticality of building compliance information and how to make this data transparent and visible in real-time. For most fire protection companies, the sheer complexity and volume of managing different tasks, staff,...

England: Local Authority Building Control (LABC) launch funded trainee scheme

WOBO thanks LABC for the link to career opportunities in Building Control and encourages its members and fellow professionals to review developments taking place in the UK. Local Authority Building Control launch funded trainee scheme @labcuk Local Authority Building Control (LABC), the membership organisation for 3,500...

Drought response: Anglian Water unveils plans for two new reservoirs in East of England Anglian Water has unveiled proposals to

WOBO thanks edie for the reminder of the need to plan for the future in response to ongoing climate change. Drought response: Anglian Water unveils plans for two new reservoirs in East of England Anglian Water has unveiled proposals to build two new reservoirs in...

Renewable Energy Updates

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy Magazine for the links to developments taking place around the world. Maryland Governor Announces $22.9 Million Grant To Expand Offshore Wind Workforce Governor Larry Hogan joined federal officials at Tradepoint Atlantic to announce the awarding of a $22.9 million American Rescue...

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