International Code Council News

WOBO thanks ICC for a sample of their news updates. “International Building Regulatory Stocktake: Comparing building regulatory systems in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.” The webinar is available for you to benefit from the information that the presenters shared. There was plenty of helpful...

CPD Activities and Learning

Ongoing professional development is essential to WOBO members and fellow professionals. Explore the challenges and opportunities facing the NHS on the road to net-zero emissions while continuing to provide critical services to society. The NHS’s overall climate commitment is to cut emissions across all scopes by 80% by 2032, or sooner...

Dates for your Diary – Development Opportunities

WOBO is pleased to provide links to exhibitions, CPD and learning opportunities. HSM Live Scotland is a one-day, free-to-attend conference, which will be held on 16 November 2023 at the Edinburgh International Convention Centre. Here’s what you can expect: • Over 200 Delegates: Network and collaborate...

Renewable Energy News

WOBO appreciates the updates from Renewable Energy  Exergy and Geothermal Engineering Sign Contract for UK’S First Deep Geothermal Power Plant Exergy International and Geothermal Engineering Ltd., the UK’s leading developer and operator of geothermal plants, signed a contract for the supply of a 3 MWe...

Fire Safety Updates

Fire Safety – always on the move! Fire Safety In The Digital Age: How Technology Is Transforming Fire Protection In today’s digital age, technology has taken over almost every aspect of our lives, including fire safety and protection. From advanced fire detection systems to smart...

“edie” update news items

WOBO appreciates the news items and updates from “edie”. Coal consumption reached an all-time high in 2022, IEA confirms Global coal consumption reached a record high last year and is likely to plateau in 2023. Declines in consumption in Europe have more than been offset...

Australia Update

A reflection on developments taking place in Australia. Improved condensation management in NCC 2022 NCC 2022 builds on the NCC 2019 provisions to further decrease health risks associated with condensation in new homes. We’ve introduced new provisions and made improvements to the existing provisions. It’s...

International Code Council Updates

WOBO congratulates Judy Zakreski and thanks ICC for the update in terms of developments taking place. Code Council’s Judy Zakreski Appointed to Serve on Industry Trade Advisory Committee Committee members are appointed jointly by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to...

Development and Learning Opportunities

Professional development is essential for WOBO members and fellow professionals. Webinars Working at Height Safely in Heavy Manufacturing – 6 September 2023 at 10:30am-11:30am – Register to attend Enforcement of the newly amended Fire Safety Order – 15 September 2023 at 10:30am-11:30am – Register to attend Protecting Educational Environments...

Health and Safety Matters

WOBO thanks HSM for a selection of news items. Tata Steel fined after worker suffers brain damage TATA STEEL UK has been fined £120,000 after a worker suffered serious head injuries after being hit in the face with a scaffold pole, causing him to fall...

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