Safety is key to all professionals working within the built environment. The e-book provides an update in terms of activity and highlights future actions. Health and safety has never been a bigger part of the national consciousness as it is during the coronavirus pandemic. Buoyed...
WOBO Governor David Gibson has worked closely with the BRE Group in the past and is pleased to advise members and fellow professionals of their ability to offer support to both individuals and organisations wishing to work or promote products within the UK. The Building...
Governor David Gibson would like to thank Anthony for providing an update in respect of fire statistics relating to the UK Anthony Walker FRICS MIFireE, Director at Topscan UK Ltd and RICS UK and Ireland World Regional Board member Fire Safety: Fire Statistics The latest Fire...
WOBO commends the action of CABE and supports the “Building a Safer Future Charter”. Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) is pleased to become a Registered Signatory of the Building a Safer Future Charter. CABE recognises that becoming a Registered Signatory is an important first...
WOBO welcomes the proposals to improve the standard and compliance of designs throughout the development process and encourages its members and fellow professionals to review and comment on the proposals being considered by the Australian Building Codes Board. A discussion paper addressing the process associated...
WOBO thanks ICC and Richard for their news and article in respect of the Native American Heritage Month. Richard Hauffe is a senior regional manager for Government Relations of the International Code Council whose region includes Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. He...
WOBO has been informed that the UK government’s landmark legislation to transform the environment has returned to Parliament after a pause due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Environment Bill sets out a comprehensive and world-leading vision to “allow our environment to prosper for future generations and...
WOBO has been advised that the WSSET series of on-line lectures will be continuing. The details for this month’s lectures are below and I have attached a poster with more information. These lectures are open to WSSET members* only. WSSET 2020 Lecture Series (On-Line) Date: Thursday 26 November...
WOBO Vice President Raymond Chan was pleased to present on the “Implications of Sustainability for Building Professionals” to the World Institute of Sustainable Development Planners – WISDP in Hong Kong Raymond, a Certified Sustainable Development Planner, as part of WOBO’s collaboration with the WISDP and...
WOBO Governor Stephen Jones attended the NHAB virtual webinar – a real reflection of society housing activity and the impact of COVID-19. Stephen attended the virtual webinar, “The Future of Urban & Suburban Housing in the Wake of COVID-19” and the presentations from the...
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