WOBO thanks Bsi for the link to British Standards and the opportunity to request a free demonstration. Access health and safety standards with British Standards Online Today’s work environment is stressful, especially now that workspaces have moved inside the home. As organisations prepare to enter...
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...
WOBO is pleased to provide the link to the CIOB Scholarships. To support their drive for improving quality in construction CIOB has set up a specific Construction Innovation and Quality Scholarship. This gives the successful applicant crucial construction management experience and supports a research project...
WOBO would like to thank Andrés Valencia Correa for the link to his article. New Zealand has had a number of wildfires this season. It is clear that wildfire is becoming an increasing issue requiring a systematic research effort. In this context, WOBO would like...
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...
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...
WOBO was pleased to receive a legislative update and links in respect of COVID for your use. Welcome back to a brand new year and it’s crazy to think that we’re already nearing the end of the first month of 2021. With the pandemic still rife...
WOBO has received an update in respect of fire safety measures proposed for Wales. The Welsh Government wants to extend fire safety requirements to all buildings in Wales featuring more than one residential unit. It also proposes that all “higher risk” buildings must use their...
The Governors provide an update for January 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 is pleased to provide members and fellow professionals with a link to the Masters in Renewable Energy in the Marine Environment and the opportunity to advance their qualifications Renewable energy plays a more and more important role. At a social level, renewable energy contributes to...
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