Join your colleagues at the first ever digital Tall Building Fire Safety Conference, going live on Wednesday 30 September 2020. This brand-new format makes it easier than ever to hear from high-level international speakers covering the latest building and fire safety legislation from wherever you...
The development of the built environment is about people and their actions. The “Built to Last 2020” conference addresses the here and now best practice with a key focus on resilience. Friday, 30 October 2020 / The Cordis Hotel, 83 Symonds Street, Auckland & Streamed live...
The UK in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and Dame Hackitt’s “Building A Safer Future” report is proposing a new Building Safety Bill. This process is complex and the article prepared by LABC Warranty is excellent in providing a focus on the key elements...
WOBO is currently aware of the need to regenerate the construction industry and review activities in the global market. David Gibson identified an article by Turner and Townsend which is made available for your information and consideration Like the rest of the world, COVID-19 has...
WOBO is aware of developments taking place that reflect incidents and research carried out relating to the built environment, as part of this process members and fellow professionals are provided with the opportunity to review this initiative in respect of sprinklers in school buildings. Ministers...
WOBO Members and fellow Professionals deal with risks on a daily basis, however, the focus is on the “here and now” geared to the location and development of specific buildings. There are many instances where the global element is sidelined and not given due consideration. ...
Modern buildings seek to maximise the inherent properties of the materials used, however, the provision of fire safety often requires those materials to be upgraded to meet the fire resistant time periods specified within the appropriate codes or regulations. The Association for Specialist Fire Protection...
In support of accessibility WOBO encourages its members and fellow professionals to reflect on the Australian Government’s Consultation in respect of Premises Standards and submit their views by the close of play on 2 Nov 2020 by completing the form with comments and respond by...
Governor David Gibson, as part of WOBO’s research into remote inspections, is pleased to provide information relating to details of his communications with Dr Andrew Agapiou in respect of his current research project into remote inspection. “The use of advanced photogrammetry and Artificial Intelligence technologies...
The WOBO Governors acknowledge and recognise the problems related to COVID-19 and the availability of its members and fellow professionals to carry out site inspections, linked to projects under construction, and the need to explore alternative approaches. ICC have prepared a guidance document for use...
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