WOBO thanks edie newsroom for the notice that the UK Government intends to develop plans for shifting all electricity generation to clean sources by 2035. Speaking during a visit to a Network Rail site in Manchester as part of the Conservative Party Conference, Boris Johnson...
Resilient Communities – BRIC grants available. Join the International Code Council for a free webinar Thursday, October 7 at 3 pm ET | Noon PT Now in its second year, FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program is the agency’s $1 billion mitigation grant...
WOBO Governor David Gibson draws your attention to the regulatory changes proposed in respect of Higher Risk Buildings. These draft regulations provide Parliament with more detail of our intentions for secondary legislation. The Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations [2021] The Secretary of...
Australia energy rating system – comments welcome!! An explainer video presented by the ABCB Office and the team behind the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) is available to support you in reviewing the NCC 2022 public comment draft (stage 2). You can access the video...
WOBO Governor Omkar N. Channan, as part of the link with the UN-Habitat, is pleased to provide you with the opportunity to download their Urban October Report. Urban October is an opportunity for everyone to be part of the conversation about the challenges and opportunities created...
WOBO acknowledges ICC’s publication ” A Strategy for Greenhouse Gas Reductions” The International Code Council released a new educational resource on electric vehicle charging infrastructure and building codes: Electric Vehicles and Building Codes: A Strategy for Greenhouse Gas Reductions. This is the first in a...
WOBO thanks Robin Whitlock and Renewable Energy Magazine for the link to offshore developments. Zelim, a start-up developing a complete lifesaving system for offshore energy, has partnered with pioneering naval architect Chartwell Marine to deliver a first in class remotely operated rescue vessel, which will be the...
WOBO welcomes the emphasis on nature based projects. E-commerce giant Amazon has pledged to spend €20m (£17.2m) on nature-based projects across Europe, in a bid to improve carbon sequestration, boost climate resilience and improve biodiversity and wellbeing. The funding will come from the firm’s €100m...
Kew Gardens Manifesto for change!! The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has outlined plans for expanding research and outreach regarding nature-based climate solutions and efforts to prevent Earth’s sixth mass extinction. Earlier this year, the organisation published a manifesto for change through to 2030, including commitments to...
A key move to net-zero energy. Building, Housing Today and Building Design invite you to join them on Thursday 7th October as they explore refurbishment and retrofit in this live event. Topics to be discussed include: • What have been the barriers to residential retrofit? •...
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