Recent News & Press

WOBO is grateful for the news items provided by edie. Pressing challenges: What should sustainability professionals set as their New Year’s Resolution? Businesses continue to grapple with the current economic downturn, the agreements both made and missed at COP28 are only just starting to take...

WOBO members and fellow professionals continue to appreciate the news updates provided by IFSEC INSIDER. The fundamentals of the golden thread of building information – “Accountability at every level” Much is talked and written about the “golden thread” of building information, but what exactly is...

WOBO Governor David Gibson invites members and fellow professionals to consider the attached development opportunities. Understanding The 2021 International Residential Code January 30 – 31, 2024 & February 1, 2024 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM CST Take part in a 3-day course assimilating the use and...

WOBO Governor David Gibson invites members and fellow professionals to consider the attached development opportunities. We would like to invite you to sign up for one of our first free-to-attend CPD accredited webinars of 2024.  Entitled  ‘An Introduction to Lithium-ion Battery Fires – A Burning...

WOBO welcomes the news and development opportunities promoted by Health and Safety Matters. High performance head protection THE NEW EVO ALTA offers all-round impact protection. The mountaineering-style helmet features a specialised shell structure and internal liner to increase durability and shock absorption performance, with an...

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for their news updates. Turtle Launches UK’s First Wind and Solar Powered Defibrillator  Turtle Defib Cabinets – a manufacturer of defibrillators and supplier of medical equipment – has designed and engineered the first solar and wind powered defibrillator cabinet in the UK.  The launch of...

WOBO thanks “edie” for the range of news items available for its membership. UK Government forges ahead with green hydrogen for industry, backs 20% blends in gas grid The UK Government has thrown its weight between 11 green hydrogen generation and use projects spearheaded by...

ICC News and Global Developments. Dubai Municipality Joins the Code Council’s MENA Building Science Advisory Council Dubai Municipality’s participation in this council underlines its unwavering commitment to enhancing building safety standards in Dubai and the wider MENA region. Read More       Water Reuse...

WOBO thanks Fire Safety Matters for their news and updates. Body-worn cameras used to monitor cladding remediation projects INSURANCE COMPANY AXA UK is providing body-worn cameras for contractors so that they can record essential safety work transacted on those buildings containing flammable cladding and insulation....