WOBO receives many communications that reflect on activities linked to COVID-19. The following article reflects the need to consider risks and potential disasters that may occur in conjunction with the COVID pandemic. The article is of particular interest as it reflects developments dating back to...
Developments within the built environment are a major investment – materials, time and money. The article by Dean Oliver focusses on the use of system construction utilising light weight, pre-frabricated steel columns and trays with a potential for significant reduction in the construction programme. An...
Australia’s Build week is the largest virtual event comprising 6 stages each hosting a summit reflecting a choice of construction, BIM, digital construction, sustainability and safety, infrastructure and transport. The event provides an opportunity for professionals to dip in and out to suit their individual...
Robin Whitlock’s article on the Renewable Energy Magazine website provides a reminder of the opportunity for participation in the Helsinki Energy Challenge where they are seeking new innovative solutions to create a carbon-neutral solution for urban heating. The Helsinki Energy Challenge has been set up to find...
The UK Engineering Council has provided information in respect of a Webinar on new BSI standards for the built environment BSI, the British Standards Institution, will run a free online webinar on Thursday 24 September for people working in every aspect of the design, build and...
Leaf International addresses 2 areas that are part of the WOBO focus – resources and sustainability. “Transforming today’s cities into sustainable cities is one of the main tasks to transition to the circular economy. In a world where several resources are becoming scarce, the wellbeing...
David Gibson, Governor, has identified this publication and believes that this free to download guide will assist in the design, specification and installation of building services penetrations to ensure fire compartmentation is maintained. www.thebesa.com/firestopping The aim of the guide is to encourage all stakeholders in...
The built environment and its development relies on the expertise of the development team reflecting both academic and vocational expertise – however, in these difficult times linked to legal responsibility and liability, there has been a drift towards greater reliance on third party certification....
COVID 19 – Following on from our recent Governors “ZOOM” meeting Raymond Y M Chan, Vice President, WOBO, Hong Kong SAR has provided a summary of his experiences. Effects of Covid-19 on Construction Industry in Hong Kong COVID-19 has affected communities globally. In this difficult...
Carbon dioxide drawn from the construction industry and related processes, such as steel mills, power plants and cement manufacturing facilities, may soon be injected into concrete to help the industry reduce carbon emissions. Research and development on the use of CO2 in concrete Mitsubishi Corporation...
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