WOBO acknowledges the fluctuation in temperature and general atmospheric conditions that interact with society and found the work carried out by the Seismology Research Centre of interest in the identification and emergency management of both assets and the infrastructure. The Seismology Research Centre, or SRC,...
WOBO President Paul Myers and WOBO Governor David Gibson were provided with the opportunity to participate in the UNHABITAT World Cities Day 2020 Conference. The key elements under review included climate change, risk assessments, poverty and sustainability. The key theme was how to capture “the...
Heads Up!!! ICC 2021 International Codes available for purchase and pre-order. IBC, IFC and guides to Significant Changes Browse the latest arrivals and reserve your full-color illustrated guides to the most critical updates. Building Fire Plumbing/Mechanical/Fuel Gas Also available...
As professionals we are working under demanding conditions and high expectations but difficulties in delivering the services industry and society demands. Covid-19 and the associated lockdowns do however provide the opportunities for professionals to review their personal development plans and fulfill the CPD requirements of...
As professionals we are working under demanding conditions and high expectations but difficulties in delivering the services industry and society demands. Covid-19 and the associated lockdowns do however provide the opportunities for professionals to review their personal development plans and fulfill the CPD requirements of...
WOBO members and fellow professionals have the opportunity to participate in “Net Zero Live” – Free Registration Join Building and Housing Today as they host a two-day live event consisting of webinars, exclusive research and insight, plus thought leadership, exclusively on the topic of net...
The Scottish Government have published their response to the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 1 Report. You can view it here https://bit.ly/3kGEgr0 Scottish Government response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 recommendations produced for Scottish Ministers by the Scottish Government Grenfell Inquiry Fire Safety Working Group (GIFSWG...
Paul Myers provides an update of his participation at the UN-HABITAT’s “Global Observance of World Cities Day” the opportunities for WOBO members and fellow professionals to support the initiatives set out within the Roundtable discussions that centred on sustainability. These issues can be supported through...
The HSE Construction eBulletin: October 2020 provides an update in respect of construction fire safety and provides a direct link to the advertisment for the role of the Chief Inspector of Buildings to lead the new Building Safety Regulator (closes 6 November). The Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) Managing Risk Well Working...
LABC Warranty have published updated, additional guidance on the use of rendering on different substrates. The guidance also includes specification and quality assurance guidance on site-made renders, together with a specification pro-forma you can hand to your risk management surveyor. They have also published a...
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