Recent News & Press

WOBO appreciates the articles provided across the construction and engineering sector for our members and fellow professionals to keep abreast of developments. Could standards be slowing down innovation in the construction industry? Standards have a vital role in underpinning safety and performance across the built environment....

WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks ICC for a selection of their news items Preparing for A2L Refrigerants In late 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency issued a rule implementing legislation that mandates an 85 percent nationwide phasedown in hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants by 2036. The International...

WOBO thanks Fire Safety Matters and SHP Daily for their news items. Mayor of London calls for “urgent action” on impending fire safety rules MAYOR OF London Sadiq Khan has demanded “urgent action” from Housing Secretary Michael Gove as new figures show that the Government...

WOBO thanks IFSEC Insider for details of development opportunities (CPD) and news items. Webinar: Realising Sustainable Building Contributions: Digital Access and Security Solutions in Focus Wednesday 4th October | 1 PM BST Explore ASSA ABLOY’s proactive sustainability strategy and authentic eco-features across phases: Specification, Installation,...

WOBO thanks CREATE – Engineers Australia for their latest news. Reinventing a Brisbane stormwater drain A concrete stormwater channel in Brisbane has been transformed into a meandering stream through lush parkland, representing a new, sustainable side of engineering.       What lessons can Europe’s...

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for their news updates. BLM Approves Advanced Rodatherm Geothermal Test Bed Project The US Bureau of Land Management has approved the Rodatherm Geothermal Test Bed project, which would assess the commercial viability of an advanced geothermal electricity generation facility on BLM-managed...

WOBO appreciates the links to edie news. EU countries divided over proposed corporate accountability rules Several EU member states have yet to decide on their position on some key aspects of the EU’s draft law to hold companies accountable for human rights and environmental violations...

Health and safety are key elements of professional activities Asbestos-disturbance-construction-firm-dock Asbestos disturbance lands construction firm in the dock Despite failing to attend Staffordshire Magistrates’ Court on 24 August 2023, Esskay Construction Ltd was found guilty in its absence. Nathan Cook, prosecuting on behalf of the...

WOBO appreciates the support Rockwool provides to the construction industry It’s now easier to access best practice, technical guidance and expert commentary on the latest construction trends with the launch of the new ROCKWOOL Knowledge Blog! Covering key topics including energy efficiency, acoustics and fire...

WOBO recognises activities linked to energy and resources continue to develop and expand djibouti-inaugurates-its-first-ever-wind-farm President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti has carried out the inauguration of the country’s first wind farm, advancing his stated ambition to make the country the first African nation to rely...