Hackitt – Building Safety Competence

WOBO thanks CABE for the link to the article. Hackitt urges professional bodies to push new building safety competence standard Dame Judith Hackitt has called on the five professional bodies that have been licensed to award the Engineering Council’s UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence and...

CROSS Structural and Fire Safety Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided by CROSS to support and expand professional knowledge. CROSS-UK Newsletter 77 Overview – Read the Newsletter CROSS-UK Newsletter 77 includes expert comment on fire and structural safety reports made to CROSS.  The PDF version, accessed via the button below, also...

GlobalData Construction Industry Updates

WOBO thanks GlobalData for the links to indicative developments taking place within the global setting. LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INDUSTRY Wates wins $148.9m Victoria Tower refurbishment contract in UK The restoration of the Grade I-listed tower is expected to continue until 2031. Bouygues UK to...

Scotland News Updates

WOBO appreciates the links and updates provided by the Scottish Government. Planning, Architecture and Regeneration News Information updated: Planning Fees The second phase of changes to planning fees come into effect from today. The three sets of regulations, laid last month, come into force today...

UK Health and Safety Executive News

WOBO recognises the activities of the UK Health and Safety Executive. Public consultation: CCUS and offshore hydrogen – Regulatory proposals for carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) and offshore hydrogen production HSE’s work supports innovation, productivity and economic growth in Great Britain and businesses that adopt...

International Codes Council News

WOBO acknowledges the works carried out by ICC and the links provided. Registration is open for the Best Building Safety Event of the year! Build your network, build your future. REGISTER NOW Annual Conference 19 – 22 October 2025 EXPO 19 – 20 October 2025 Hearings...

Energy Digital News and Updates

WOBO recognises developments taking place and thanks Energy Digital for the links provided. Technology & AI – Top 10: Data Centre Energy Leaders In association with AVK, we spotlight some of the leading energy leaders that are committed to advancing sustainability in the data centre industry....

Health and Safety News and Updates

WOBO thanks HSM for the links provided in respect of health and safety matters. Raising standards with new scaffold inspection guidance THE SCAFFOLDING Association has published the first in a new series of guidance documents designed to support scaffolding professionals and promote safety best practice...

GlobalData Construction Industry Updates

WOBO thanks GlobalData for the links to indicative developments taking place that may have opportunities for both members and fellow professionals. LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INDUSTRY POWERCHINA unveils 100MW solar project in Zambia The project is set to serve 150,000 households and result in a...

Renewable Energy News and Updates

WOBO acknowledges the links provided in respect of energy developments within a global setting. CorPower Ocean to Develop UK’s Largest Wave Energy Array at EMEC The wave energy developer, CorPower Ocean, has signed a berth agreement to build a 5 MW wave energy project at...

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