WOBO, as part of its support for the UN-Habitat, is pleased to provide the link to the latest Shelter Projects. This is the eighth edition in the series of publications that started 13 years ago, contributing to a total repository of nearly 300 project case studies and...
WOBO welcomes the focus on energy efficient design. NCC 2022 public comment draft (stage 2) consultation now open The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is now seeking comment on proposed amendments to energy efficiency and condensation technical provisions, for possible inclusion in National Construction Code...
Joined up thinking works!! The ZooShare Biogas Cooperative, in partnership with the Toronto Zoo, Loblaw Companies Ltd. and EnerFORGE announced that its most recent project has gone live. The ZooShare Biogas Project is the first of its kind in Canada and an example of the circular economy...
Batteries – developments for the future!! StoreDot, the pioneer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs), has announced a new patent for revolutionary systems that will decrease charging times, significantly improving the rate of miles per minute of charging, which remains...
Retrofit and improved energy efficiency – a focus for the future. WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks bsi for the opprotunity to attend the ‘PAS 2038:2021 Retrofitting non-domestic buildings for improved energy efficiency‘ webinar. “We hope you enjoyed it and took away some valuable insights from...
WOBO Governor David Gibson was pleased to participate and contribute in the ICC Global Webinar and its global audience. Watch the July 30, 2021 discussion among a panel of experts from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States as they discuss global...
WOBO thanks the Scottish Government for the opportunity for its members and fellow professionals to participate in the consultation process. Overview Scottish building regulations set minimum standards applicable to new buildings and to new work to existing buildings. Our recent draft Heat in Buildings Strategy sets...
WOBO thanks SHP for the update on high-rise residential planning submissions within England. From 1 August, new planning requirements (Planning Gateway One) came into force on developments involving high-rise residential buildings, with fire safety issues needing to be incorporated into schemes before planning permission is granted....
WOBO thanks the Victorian Building Authority for their update in respect of Fire Safety and Combustible Cladding – a unique opportunity to share your skills. The Victorian Building Authority has an opportunity available for an experienced Building Surveyor to join us to help lead positive...
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