WOBO is pleased to provide links to a range of events and development activities

National Retrofit Conference and Expo: Bigger and more impactful in 2025!

We are thrilled to announce that the National Retrofit Conference and Expo will return to Futurebuild 2025, now expanded with an immersive expo alongside the renowned conference. This enhanced three-day event will take place from 04–06 March 2025 at London’s ExCeL.
Join us to explore cutting-edge retrofit solutions, engage with industry leaders, and contribute to the decarbonisation of UK housing stock. – Register here 

PNLA Conference – Manchester – Professional Negligence & Liability – Fighting for Justice – 20 MARCH 2025

Kindly hosted by David Wingate of We Solicitors and Jamie Molloy of Ignite Specialty for the PNLA.

Chair Gregory Treverton Jones KC and Keynote Speaker Imran Hussein MP (TBC).

Addressing the position of the SRA and wider consequences after the demise of Axiom Ince and SSB Law. In addition the Civil Justice Council has produced its final report to change the protocols and its invitation to consult on Litigation Funding and Costs for the Litigation Funding Bill. This conference will look at practice and procedure points arising as a consequence together with providing an update in professional negligence & liability law.

Are you confident in the compliance levels of your on-site contractor network?

In amongst market challenges such as the labour shortage, rising incident rates and economic challenges, you need a credible network of contractors that you can rely on, without compromising on compliance. In our new guide, we help you to do just that!

A must-read for safety and compliance leaders, we invite you to download our new guide Building a Strong, and Stable Contractor Network for Long Term Success.

By downloading, you’ll learn:

• The current market challenges causing instability in your contractor network.
• The fundamentals of building a compliant network of contractors that you can rely on.
• Why credible and standardised compliance data capture is critical to stabilising your contractor network.
• The importance of contractor pre-qualification to driving your social value strategy, even for the diverse part of your contractor network.
• Benefit from our expert insight and learn how technology can help you to streamline and simplify your contractor safety management strategy in 2025, and beyond.

Download our guide today  and let’s get your contractor network back on track

Join FSM and FFE on the 12 February 2025 for an insightful webinar on Enhancing Fire Safety with Beam Smoke Detection. 

Fire safety is critical in large, open spaces where traditional smoke detectors often fall short. This webinar is your opportunity to dive into the practical applications, technology, and best practices behind beam smoke detection.

All attendees will receive a CPD certificate. Click here to register

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The time has arrived to secure your pass for The Fire Safety Event – the UK’s No.1 fire safety event, (NEC, Birmingham, 8-10 April 2025).

Igniting our most extensive edition yet, The Fire Safety Event will welcome 12,000+ industry professionals to discover 250+ fire safety exhibitors, CPD-accredited content, regulatory updates, and networking opportunities.

This all-encompassing event is not to be missed – get involved and register for free!

Entries are now open for the Fire and Security Matters Awards 2025 and we are looking to recognise an individual who works within an organisation in the fire safety sector, or they must have made a significant contribution to the introduction and promotion of standards within this sector.

Let’s go for the Fire Industry Woman of the year award

The Fire and Security Matters Awards had a record 320+ entries last year and over 750 guests attend the awards ceremony. This year’s Awards are once again free to enter and recognise excellence and innovation in the fire and security sectors.

It only takes a few minutes to enter the Fire and Security Matters Awards, and it’s the perfect way to gain much-deserved recognition for either yourself, your team, a colleague, your organisation, a product/service or a project.  Submit your entry now

Free registration is open! 2025 Leadership Week + Committee Action Hearings April 26–May 6, 2025  |  Orlando, FL

Join us in the Sunshine State for FREE events that offer Code Council members the opportunity to earn CEUs, connect with colleagues, discuss important industry topics, share experiences and make an impact on code safety. Key events include:

• Leadership Forum and Keynote Speaker    April 26
• Building Safety Month Reception    April 26
• Membership Council Meetings    April 27
• Committee Action Hearings for Group B #1    April 27–May 6

For a complete schedule of events, click here.  Register now