UK: CABE Built Environment Awards 2021 – open for submission

Developments where CABE members are involved are reminded of the opportunity for those projects to be nominated for an award. The Built Environment Awards is an unique opportunity for building engineers around the world to get acknowledgement and acclaim for their innovation and meaningful contribution...

UK: Upskill your staff and boost retention

WOBO is pleased to provide the link for members and feloow professionals to the UK HM Governments free training initiative. The Skills Toolkit The UK Government’s National Careers Service recognise the current COVID situation, furlough and the need for individuals to upskill and as such...

Shelter Projects Photo Competition 2021 – NOW LIVE!

WOBO as part of it’s affilliation with UN Habitat provides an opportunity to reflect on the activities of Shelter. Shelter Projects Photo Competition 2021 – NOW LIVE! Do you want your picture to be on the cover of the upcoming edition of Shelter Projects? Please...

ICC: Leading the Way to Energy Efficiency

WOBO is pleased to provide an update in terms of energy efficiency and the work being carried out by ICC. Codes and standards are a critical component in reducing energy use and combating the impacts of a changing climate. For over four decades, the International...

Australia: Sydney response to Grenfell tower blaze

WOBO notes the current situation in Sydney. More than 100 apartment and ­office buildings in the City of Sydney have been classified as at “high risk” of fire because of flammable cladding, as the NSW government fails to fulfil a promise to help homeowners remove...

Australia: Victorian Government bans high-risk cladding for new multi-storey buildings in ‘world first’

WOBO recognises the issues related to building products and their inclusion within the construction process and notes Victoria’s reaction. February saw the Victorian State Government’s prohibition of high risk external wall cladding products come into force. Victoria’s Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, announced that flammable...

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