Dwellings, energy efficiency improvement – a move towards the retrofit plan. Many of you will know about PAS 2035, the domestic retrofit specification that was published by BSI, including direct from input from Elmhurst. It outlines the functions of Retrofit Assessors, Retrofit Coordinators and the...
Performance based design, an alternative to prescriptive requirements. Abstract Prepared by the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers Performance-Based Structural Fire Design presents recommended alternatives to the prescriptive procedures for structural fire design of buildings as described in the nationally adopted...
Fire Safety is a major problem, failures can be within the design, construction and inspection of the built environment. We must get it right!! Fire issues are a major concern within the UK and I would like to thank Anthony Walker for providing the information...
WOBO, as an Affiliate of the UN-Habitat, is pleased to provide an update of “Urban October”. The theme of World Cities Day 2020 is Valuing our Communities and Cities. More information including concept notes, key messages, round tables and much more is available here. Urban October...
Fire Safety is key, however, regulatory changes are often piecemeal and go without challenge until disaster strikes. This situation has occurred in conjunction with the Grenfell Tower incident. WOBO Governor David Gibson has been granted permission from Dr Jonathan Evans, Chairman and CEO, Ash and...
As a stimulation to development, the planning system in England has been adapted to allow changes to existing buildings, extensions, change of use and the LandTech guide provides a reference point. In our free eBook, we show you how to use permitted development rights correctly,...
Australia invests in Net Zero construction. Frasers Property Australia will build 51 medium density energy efficient homes to demonstrate the feasibility of achieving zero energy demand homes at scale. Net Zero Energy Demand homes have the potential to reduce energy costs for homeowners and residents...
Current and proposed regulatory changes will form a significant shift in the consideration of new build and alterations to existing buildings – WOBO members and fellow professionals will be key in supporting both the changes and reinforcing the “cultural shift” required within the industry. ...
Fire safety is a permanent feature of building design and WOBO is pleased to provide an opportunity to review current initiatives and participate in free online training through Fire Risk Consultancy. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has updated guidance on simultaneous evacuation from blocks...
In considering the evacuation, in the event of a fire occurring, of both new and existing buildings it is essential that professionals reflect on the demographic changes taking place within the global context. Abstract Ageing populations are generating new challenges for the safe design of...
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