WOBO thanks Peter Baker, Chief Inspector of Buildings for his update in respect of high rise residential buildings. The Building Safety Bill is making its way through Parliament. As it passes, we will get a clearer idea of what it might mean to the building...
Carbon reduction – a global goal!! On 22 September we’re running a short, FREE webinar to update you on the latest projects and initiatives underpinning the transition of the UK’s infrastructure to Net Zero by 2050. Specifically, this webinar will focus on: The Infrastructure Carbon Review –...
Paul Myers provides an update for September 2021 in the activities of WOBO in the global context. The goals of WOBO can be supported in the promotion, development and delivery of Building Codes, Regulations and Standards. Presidents page September 2021...
WOBO recognises that global development takes place through phased development and application of local initiatives. Biogest has received two orders to build its first biogas plants based on agricultural and food waste in Greece. The first project, located on the island of Rhodes, is...
WOBO – worklife balance ? The House of Commons Library has released a paper, which looks at what has been said about introducing “safe standing” at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship. Current position From August 1994, under the Football Spectators Act...
WOBO recognises the move towards green hydrogen projects in India. HyGear and GPS Renewables will convert organic waste and landfill gas into hydrogen, essentially aiding the development of a zero-carbon economy in India. The Dutch hydrogen provider and the Indian bioenergy technology company will convert...
WOBO has been advised that registration is now open – enjoy the opportunities this event will provide. Registration is Open 2021 ICC Annual Conference & Hearings September 19–21, 2021 – ICC Annual Conference September 21–26, 2021 – Public Comment Hearings Register Now! ...
WOBO has been advised that registration is open! Discover the future of building at REBUILD 2021, the great innovation event to transform our sector There are less than 2 weeks left for the big building event in Madrid. REBUILD 2021 (September 21-23 | Madrid – IFEMA) is...
WOBO acknowledges the work carried out by RICS Global and the World Built Environment Forum and DNA for the link. While the built environment is going in the right direction, it is still not moving fast enough to decarbonise building stock, according to the latest...
WOBO Governor David Gibson emphasises the need for ongoing review and maintenance of buildings and building components throughout the life of the building. Thousands of fire safety installations in the past two years have failed their inspections, according to the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS)....
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