UK: BBA mini explainer series – Durability testing

WOBO provides a link to the BBA activities. Product Test Explainer Series – Part 1 of 8 Durability = helping to migitate risks by increasing the reliability and safety of the products throughout their life cycle. What is Durability testing? Durability testing aims to support...

Shelter Projects Update

WOBO – Shelter projects – now is the chance to vote! Photo competition – voting now live! We received over 260 entries to the photo competition, across 4 categories. Visit the Shelter Cluster website to vote for your favourite photo in each category. The deadline for voting is Friday 14th...

UK: SHP legislation update eBook – April 2021

WOBO thanks SHP for its continued support in updating our members. SHP legislation update eBook – April 2021 SHP’s latest Health & Safety legislation eBook covers the latest progress on Fire Safety Bill, Building Safety Bill, Environment Bill, coronavirus legislation, Mental Health Act reform, energy...

UK: Only 1% of buildings comply with fire safety measure

WOBO thanks International Workplace for providing a link to remind us of responsibilities relative to fire safety. Despite their crucial fire safety role, huge numbers of fire and smoke dampers remain untested in thousands of buildings across the UK, according to the Building Engineering Services...

England: Building Safety Bill Update

WOBO Governor David Gibson considers this document to be a clear/simplified approach to developments proposed. The potential implications of the Draft Building Safety Bill are wideranging across both the construction and property management sectors. This is one of a series of briefing notes produced by...

Los Angeles needs PV-storage surge to hit net-zero by 2035

WOBO appreciates the support for its members and fellow professionals from Reuters events. The decarbonisation of Los Angeles’ power supply by 2035 requires faster buildout of PV plus storage while new transmission corridors would lift the outlook for stand-alone PV, a new study shows. A...

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