WOBO thanks “edie” for the link to this article. The new German coalition has announced big plans to accelerate the energy transition, aiming to “ideally” exit coal by 2030, quadruple solar PV installations on all rooftops and push renewable energy capacity to 80% of the...
Register your team and take part!! The International Construction Business Game Registration Now Open Registration for MERIT 2022, the annual construction business game supported by The Institution of Civil Engineers, The Chartered Institute of Building and Loughborough University is now open and...
WOBO President Paul Myers provides an OHIO update. Normality? WOBO is pleased to recognise the first face to face meeting of the Ohio Building Officials Association that took place in November 2021 and is pleased to acknowledge the Board of Directors and welcome them into...
WOBO thanks the ABCB for their update. WaterMark Advisory Notice: Lead free requirements The Australian Building Codes Board have released a notice that provides initial advice about the limitation to the allowable content of lead in certain plumbing products. The notice intends to provide initial...
WOBO recognises the moves away from fossil fuel heating. Probably one of the most important consultations on phasing out of fossil fuels for homes off gas grid is open until 12 January 2022. https://lnkd.in/dzsGyjVx It is suggesting that all off grid homes should be off...
Elmhurst Energy provides an opportunity to subscribe to their energy updates! 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 is out now… From the Future of Energy Efficiency and Building Regs…to developments in the Air Con sector; from Scotland’s Heat in Buildings Strategy…to Non-Domestic Retrofit; from Competency Schemes…to Retrofit Evaluation, it...
WOBO Governor David Gibson appreciates the support of IFSEC Global. Following the passing of the Fire Safety Act in April, Simon Molloy, National Fire Risk Assessment Manager at JLA, explains what Responsible Persons can do now to ensure they prepare ahead of the legislation becoming...
Social housing – is it fit for purpose? The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee launches an inquiry examining the quality and regulation of social housing in England. Inquiry: Regulation of social housing Housing, Commmunity and Local Government Committee Social housing is rented at...
Social Fire Safety! People living in social housing will be safer in their homes under new rules that will mean smoke alarms must be fitted in all rented accommodation. People living in social housing will be safer in their homes under new rules that will...
Scotland welcomes your comments by 4 Feb 2022! Building Standards Division (BSD), is developing a national Compliance Plan approach to provide greater assurance that compliance with building regulations is achieved from design to completion. This consultation seeks to obtain the views on the development of...
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