edie News and Updates

WOBO emphasises the need for their members and fellow professionals to keep up to speed with developments linked to sustainability. Nature degradation risks £1.5trn for UK, warns Tony Juniper Natural England chairman Tony Juniper has accused policymakers of acting as if “oblivious” to the accelerating...

Renewable Energy News and Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided by Renewable Energy that reflect developments taking place within a global setting. Baseload Power Taiwan Forms Partnership to Unlock Geothermal Energy in Tatun Mountains Baseload Power Taiwan has partnered with Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), Taiwan Cogeneration Corporation (TCC), and leading...

Training and Development Opportunities 19

WOBO Governor David Gibson would like to thank members and fellow professionals who have taken up the opportunities provided by the links which reflects their commitment to professionalism and the need to be “up-to-date”. EcoOnline’s COSHH Compliance Sypol offers an intuitive solution for safely managing hazardous...

Create Digital Research and News Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided by Create Digital in relation to research and developments taking place. Comparing the world’s high-speed rail networks High-speed rail offers more efficient travel and impressive top speeds. Here’s how different networks across the world compare, and where a high-speed route...

Health and Safety Updates

WOBO is pleased to provide a series of news items relating to health and safety.  National Grid fined £3million Justin Hollins was working replacing step bolts on the pylon at Treforest Industrial Estate in Pontypridd, when he received an electric shock of 33 thousand volts....

edie News and Updates

WOBO recognises the need for members and fellow professionals to be aware of developments taking place and appreciates the links provided by edie. edie is now a Certified B Corporation, joining a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. edie received confirmation...

Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) – Consultation

WOBO is pleased to provide details of the proposed risk based building product registration scheme provided by the ABCB and seeks comments from WOBO members and fellow professionals. Consultation open: Proposed risk-based Building Product Registration Scheme The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released draft...

Renewable Energy News and Updates

WOBO acknowledges the links provided by Renewable Energy that reflect research and developments taking place. IHA Himalaya Office Opens to Boost Sustainable Hydropower in the Himalayas The International Hydropower Association hosted by Bizbell, launched a new regional office in Kathmandu covering Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and...

Sustainable and Energy Updates

WOBO was pleased to receive updates from Carlos Marquez and Joseph Sollod in respect of sustainability and energy. Utilising biomethane with Combined Heat and Power Find out why we’re a one stop shop for your Biomethane CHP requirements, including installation, financing, maintenance and fuel certifications....

Create Digital Research and News Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided by Create Digital in relation to research and developments taking place. Lessons from A disaster The construction failures that caused the Nicoll Highway collapse A fatal structural error and misinterpretation of computer modelling contributed to the collapse of this Singaporean MRT...

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