Providing access to clean drinking water has been a challenge in some parts of the world for years. As the population grows and resources shrink, it becomes an even more pressing matter. New solar technology provides a possible solution by desalinating saltwater with minimal energy...
PAT Testing – be prepared for the autumn!! PAT Testing is changing in September. As the experts, Seaward are supporting the PAT industry by keeping you up to date with the changes in the new 5th Edition Code of Practice through their free educational events....
James Eade, author of the 5th Edition, gives a brief insight into the changes to this important Code, due for publication later this year. He provides an update that reflects on the history of the code for discussions relating to appliances or equipment and reflects...
A revised and updated addition by Mohammad Karamouz, Azadeh Ahmadi, and Masih Akhbari provides a detailed review of the vulnerability and processes associated with ground water, ground water systems and the hydrologic cycle – a positive publication. Increasing demand for water, higher standards of living,...
The final version of the Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors in Victoria, will commence on 1 January 2021 The Code applies to any building surveyor undertaking a statutory role either in public or private practice, and also applies to consultant building surveyors in non-statutory...
Successful utilisation of energy resources is dependent upon human behaviour and the actions taken within the built environment. Codes create standards, success is based on the human interface. Abstract Given that human behavior is increasingly recognized to play an essential role in building energy use,...
Fire and Water are killers and need full consideration at all times, both on small and major projects. This article provides food for thought…. Thinking about home improvements? Think about flood resilience During the summer months, many of us turn to garden projects and to...
The Built Environment is ours – this is your opportunity to participate in its development Consultation description The Planning for the future consultation proposes reforms of the planning system to streamline and modernise the planning process, bring a new focus to design and sustainability, improve...
WOBO Members and fellow professionals are dealing with a range of codes, regulations and performance criteria requiring decisions based on both their qualifications and experience – risk assessment. This is an ongoing process and the article linked below, written by Tony Roscoe, Head of Consulting...
The Scottish Government has published a consultation paper on Proposed Changes to Pre-Application Consultation Requirements in Planning. This forms part of their wider work on planning reform and includes implementation of provisions in the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019. This is not COVID-19 related. You are...
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