WOBO is pleased to provide a link to the National Construction Code seminars 2021. The National Construction Code (NCC) Seminar series returns to the Australian capital cities again in May 2021. The seminars provide a deep-dive into selected NCC content, and an overview of some...
Paul Myers provides an update for February 2021 in the activities of WOBO within the global context. The goals of WOBO can be supported through the promotion, development and delivery of Building Codes, Regulations and Standards. Communications should be addressed to the WOBO Secretariat; mdabdoub@wobo-un.org WOBO...
WOBO is pleased to provide a link to the potential impacts of developments within the UK. Do you remember when we recently asked you to send across your burning industry questions? Well, we have followed the majority by selecting the top 3 main topic areas...
WOBO is pleased to provide a link to a series of technical talks promoted by FIREX. We are delighted to announce FIREX Tech Talks is back for 2021! This will be an exciting opportunity for you to hear from leading suppliers in the fire safety sector, including...
WOBO thanks RESNET and ICC for their commitment to energy code compliance. The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) and the International Code Council entered into a formal agreement to build a stronger relationship between the two organizations and to improve energy code compliance. The goals...
WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks the BBA for the opportunity for its members and fellow professionals to participate in the consulatation. It is almost 1,000 days since Dame Judith Hackitt published the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety in May 2018. The report...
WOBO is pleased to provide a link to the Leaf International Virtual Conference. LEAF International launches its Virtual Series 2021 with the first conference Designing the Post-Pandemic City, taking place on 29 April. This event will focus on the role of urban design and technology in a post-crisis...
WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide the opportunity for members and fellow professionals to contribute to the development of British Fire Safety Standards. BS 5839-9 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Part 9: Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning...
WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide an update in respect of the UK Chief Inspector of Buildings. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the appointment of a Chief Inspector of Buildings to establish and lead the new Building Safety Regulator. Peter...
WOBO thanks Judy Zakreski, Vice President of Global Services ICC, for the link to the article on adapting building standards. The devastating storms and associated power outages in Texas are yet another reminder that our infrastructure and #buildings need to be #resilient to #extremeweather. We’re working globally to ensure that #buildingcodes are...
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