WOBO welcomes manufacturer’s support in the effective design of buildings. Design and build effective high rise structures with our comprehensive new guide, ‘ROCKWOOL for High Rise Residential Projects’. The guide takes a close look at the role of high rise developments in our society and...
Energy conversion- a collaborative approach. WestWind Energy has entered into a new strategic partnership with Shell to support its development of wind energy projects in Australia. Shell will take a 49% interest in WestWind and invest in growing and accelerating the company’s pipeline of new wind...
WOBO Governor David Gibson was pleased to receive the link to the IFSEC Fire Safety e-book. In a year filled with arguably just as much uncertainty as the last, in 2021 the fire industry remained dedicated to meeting challenges head on. The COVID-19 pandemic may...
WOBO and its members welcomes Gary and his new role within the ABCB The latest update from the Australian Building Codes Board provides an introduction to their new Chief Executive Officer, Gary Rake, and provides an update on developments taking place including advice for plumbing...
WOBO – a date for your diary. After three years apart, it’s finally almost time to get back to business how it’s done best — with thousands of global security peers, suppliers and like-minded professionals, in person, and all in one place. With the latest COVID-19 guidance on self isolation and international...
WOBO recognises the opportunity for employment within the Scottish Building Standards Division. The Building Standards Division has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Policy and Technical Lead to join their supportive and inclusive team. This is a great time to join the Division, as you...
WOBO thanks NABERS for it’s update and the links to the new pilot program on “Sustainable Finance Criteria”. NABERS launched the Residential Aged Care and Retirement Living ratings late last year. Have you completed your certification yet? Demand for NABERS Water and Energy Assessors keeps...
Fire Safety Act – Golden Thread, a date for your diary! With the impending Fire Safety Act due to come into effect in 2022 or 2023, building owners and asset managers are already increasing their fire safety protocols in advance of the new legislation. Additional...
WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the prompt to allow members to respond to the draft guidance. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a public consultation on draft guidance that puts fire safety at the centre of the planning process for new developments. Sadiq...
Commercial Energy Certification – new opportunities! The International Code Council, with sponsorship from ASHRAE, created a new green construction certification — the Commercial Green Construction Professional — that reinforces expertise from both organizations to address solutions in disaster and climate resiliency. The certification will assist...
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