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Applications invited for the Northern Ireland Building Regulations Advisory Committee

15 Oct 2020 David Gibson Legislation, Press

The Department of Finance has launched a public appointment competition to recruit six members to the Northern Ireland Building Regulations Advisory Committee (NIBRAC). www.finance-ni.gov.uk/news/applications-invited-northern-ireland-building-regulations-advisory-committee Applicants must have proven and current experience in at least one of the following disciplines: Building regulation enforcement Building surveying Construction...

UK: – Structure CROSS Newsletter 60

15 Oct 2020 David Gibson Articles, Press

Structural incidents/accidents are all around us and are sometimes caused by a lack of professional understanding, inadequate risk assessment and poor communication. 979 Outdoor video screens – This report is to raise concerns about certain video screen systems being used out of doors for public...

Australia: 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) delayed

15 Oct 2020 David Gibson Legislation, Press

WOBO has been advised that against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has presented a variety of significant challenges for the building industry, regulators and consumers, Building Ministers have agreed to a four month delay to the adoption of NCC 2022. NCC 2022 is...

Saudi Arabia: Covid-19

15 Oct 2020 David Gibson Articles, Press

WOBO Governor Harbi Arafat provides a short review for Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia as a country started to be affected by the virus some three months later than China. In the early stages of the pandemic, whilst trying to avoid wide spread infection, a traffic...

NEW ZEALAND BIM EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM 2020 – Call for papers

13 Oct 2020 David Gibson Events, Press

WOBO members and fellow professionals are invited to submit papers and participate in the New Zealand BIM Education Symposium 2020 (BENZ) The BIM Education New Zealand (BENZ)Bim New Zealand is organising its first Building Information Modelling (BIM) Education Symposium on Wednesday 25 November 2020. The...

The LABC Warranty Technical Manual Version 9

13 Oct 2020 David Gibson Press, Publications

Legislation may suffer a “time lag” in respect of defects – warranty providers can react immediately and are able to update their guidance relative to claims and provide support both to the professionals and industry at large. LABC warranty – Version 9 of their Technical...

Fire Australia 2021 welcomes you to Sydney

13 Oct 2020 David Gibson Events, Press

Nathan Semos, Chief Operating Officer, Fire Protection Association Australia invites you to participate in their Fire Conference 2021. Save the Date! Fire Australia 2021 welcomes you to Sydney. International Convention Centre, Sydney, Tuesday 11 – Thursday 13 May 2021. conference @icc-sydney @fpa_australia Fire Australia 2021...

New York City: Department of Building’s Energy – Efficiency Grading Program Launches

11 Oct 2020 David Gibson Articles, Press

WOBO has received notification in respect of a reminder that the the city’s annual energy efficiency letter grade sign program, which was instituted by 2018’s Local Law 33, officially went into effect on October 1. It is essential that members and fellow professionals note the...

UK: SHP legislation update eBook – October 2020

11 Oct 2020 David Gibson Press, Publications

The Safety and Health Practitioner has provided the opportunity to review the current legislative developments within the UK. This publication supports the webinar scheduled to take place on 14th October 2020. Professionals need to keep up to speed with changes that will impact on society...

International Fire Standards – Common Principles – Safe Buildings Save Lives

08 Oct 2020 David Gibson Press, Publications

The safety of people must be seen in a global context and it is rewarding to see publications linking global activities and the creation of understanding linked to the promotion of common standards and principles. The International Fire Safety Standards Coalition (IFSSC) are pleased to...

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