Recent News

WOBO thanks Barbour for their links and news items Barbour – New International Content: Singapore & South Africa Updates We’re delighted to announce that we have produced and added even more environmental guidance for Singapore to our International service. If you manage your organisation’s international sites, you’ll know just how...

WOBO is pleased to provide a series of articles relating to construction and the built environment ABOUT VALCAN We offer bespoke A1 and A2 solutions to meet the unique challenges of the construction industry. As part of the Fairview Group, a global network with offices...

WOBO recognises the developments taking place within the UK and thanks HSE for their support in global news and developments. Tackle work-related stress with HSE’s Working Minds campaign HSE’s annual statistics were recently published and highlight that stress, depression or anxiety account for about half...

WOBO considers sustainability to be a key feature in the maximisation of resources and the following links provide details of developments and activities taking place. Does the Free Market Have Climate Action in Shackles? British legal firm Hogan Lovells hosted a debate on the free...

WOBO and its members recognises the need to maintain and retrofit buildings to meet current demands and the maximisation of resources and welcomes the documents below provided to support both members and their clients. Download the standard here As part of a strategic goal to...

WOBO thanks the European Commission for the funding opportunities and links provided. New tender to support citizen-led renovation projects The Commission is launching a new opportunity to support the development of citizen-led renovations (CLR) on the ground. The CLR concept aims to empower communities and...

WOBO is pleased to provide links to a range of publications and reports that will support the continuing professional development (CPD) of both its members and fellow professionals. The Business Guide to the Net-Zero Heating With heating across the domestic, commercial and public sector buildings accounting for nearly...

WOBO thanks the Institution of Structural Engineers, Institution of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Fire Engineers for the support they provide to all participants within the construction process.    CROSS-UK Newsletter 72 Overview CROSS-UK Newsletter 72 includes expert comments on fire and structural safety...

WOBO thanks Rockwool for their latest publication. Are you confident in the fire regulations for your nation? There are different regulatory frameworks covering different phases of construction of a building – primarily concerned with life safety. Approved Document B provides routes to compliance for the...

As professionals we need to reinforce the right first time culture Latest research report, which surveyed over 2500 industry professionals, reveals the worrying statistic that 11% of total project costs are attributed to rework. At PlanRadar, we’re committed to helping construction professionals like you streamline project...