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? •...
BBA invites members and fellow professionals to participate. The BBA invites you to check out what is happening in October as they cover the hot topic of Sustainability by discussing the North West Bicester Eco Town project with a number of people that are involved in the project...
WOBO thanks Workplace DNA for the HSE link. A construction contractor has been fined after multiple health and safety issues were identified during a proactive COVID-19 spot check at a site in Manchester. On 9 July 2020, an HSE inspector performed a proactive COVID-19 spot...
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