Fire Safety – National or Local requirements??? In his draft guidance on fire safety, the Mayor of London is seeking to ensure the highest standards of fire safety from the earliest design stages. Ron Alalouff investigates the details of the proposals. The guidance sets out...
WOBO acknowledges the need to develop net-negative carbon initiatives. Babcock & Wilcox will partner with Kiewit Industrial to deliver Fidelis New Energy’s planned net-negative carbon impact biomass power plant at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The 200-megawatt electric plant will be the largest of its kind...
WOBO thanks “edie” for the update on energy capture in Germany. The German government has presented a comprehensive revamp of the country’s electricity sector, outlining new frameworks for renewables, power grids and markets in order to set the country on track to reach climate neutrality....
WOBO welcomes the proposed action in terms of safety. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has confirmed that the campaign to make stairs safer has achieved a major breakthrough, as the Government commits to consultation on changing Building Regulations. The Government is...
National support for Fire Practitioners is essential. The Australian Building Codes Board is pleased to announce the release of two new continuing professional development (CPD) courses for fire protection practitioners. Don’t miss out on the introductory discount offer – purchase now! These online courses are an...
Nature provides a key focus for research! Wind energy relies on efficient wind turbine blades, which act as airfoils, structures akin to an airplane wing. Air flow control accessories similar to those found in aircraft improve the turbine blade’s aerodynamic performance. In the Journal of Renewable...
WOBO recognises and supports the need for professional qualifications within the built environment. A recent survey has found that two-thirds of employees believe that studying for professional qualifications enhances their career. The survey of 4,000 UK professionals asked the following questions: Do you feel that studying for professional...
WOBO recognises that Codes and Guides can often be perceived as complex and complicated and welcomes the approach taken by ICC in this series. 2021 Code Essentials Series IBC and IFC editions now available! This straightforward, focused approach explores code requirements using non-code language. This helpful...
WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to the article by Ron Alalouff. WOBO recognises that “law is not law” until development is concluded and Royal Assent is given. Government scraps Building Safety Manager role in amended Building Safety Bill After the government’s recent announcement...
WOBO Members and fellow professionals must keep up to speed with legislative changes. Don’t miss crucial updates and expert insights! Join us for our April 2022 Legislation Update Webinar on Wednesday 27th April at 1pm (BST). During this free 1-hour session, you’ll get an essential overview of the latest...
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