Accessibility is key to all – Don’t get caught short! Enhanced provisions will be required from 1st January 2021, design them in now…. On 1 January 2021, amendments to Approved Document M: Access to and use of buildings, Volume 2 – Buildings other than dwellings will come...
WOBO recognises the mobility of its members and when solving problems it is key to have information to hand. BSi provide an opportunity to use their facilities and operate remotely… Working remotely, it can be challenging to ensure your whole team has access to all...
Mistakes cost money, time and resources, the sharing and communication of information is essential in the need to avoid remediation. The following provides an opportunity to see how European countries are applying Building Information Modelling (BIM)… The use of BIM in the United Kingdom, Denmark...
2021 International Codes Now Available for Preorder Updated codes enhance safety, increase affordability and incorporate the latest advancements in building science The 2021 editions of the I-Codes, the premier set of coordinated, modern building safety codes, are now available for preorder. The I-Codes make possible...
HSE is working to establish the first ever Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to ensure strong enforcement of the new regulatory system. The government has asked HSE to establish a new building safety regulator in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster and following recommendations in...
WOBO’s emphasis on communication is enhanced by the introduction of the Presidents page. Paul Myers provides an update on the activities of WOBO and the opportunities for you to participate…. Paul Myers 2020 – WOBO letter from the President...
WOBO welcomes joined up thinking and is encouraged by this article and the works carried out in conjunction with ABCB and the participating countries. Enhancing building resilience through codes The ABCB participates in a number of international initiatives that support the facilitation of improved building...
Demographics – bring on the youth The World Organisation of Building Officials welcomes the WSSET investment in the encouragement and development of the professionals of the future. New Awards from WSSET WSSET are pleased to announce that we have a number of new awards, some...
The latest manual provides a two volume approach to Building Regulations and their application – just what the industry needed, an easy but comprehensive guide. 2020 Manual to the Building Regulations – a code of practice for use in England Introduction This is a short...
Health and Safety is a key element of a professional’s life – success is often impacted by complacency !! As part of a reminder WOBO would link you to the promotion by OSHA. Did you know Safe + Sound week is August 10-16 ? OSHA...
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