Professionals need to be vigilant throughout the construction process Hot spots: fire hazards multiply to threaten construction sites While UK construction output witnessed a decline in the year of and following the Covid pandemic, construction fires in the latest ONS figures show an increase in...
WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for a sample of their Energy Updates New Infrastructure Bill aims to improve delivery of renewable energy projects in Wales A new bill laid before the Senedd, is aiming to modernise and simplify the processes behind developing infrastructure projects in Wales,...
WOBO thanks edie for the selection of news items. EU slams Indonesia’s attempts to water down anti-deforestation laws Indonesia and Malaysia have accused the EU’s anti-deforestation law of unfairly penalising small farmers, arguing that the regulation’s complex requirements will financially strain those least able to...
Feel free to have a look at European developments and get involved!! With more than 60 sessions and 300 speakers, the 17th edition of the European Sustainable Energy Week will take place in Brussels and online and will focus on: skills for the clean energy...
WOBO is pleased to provide the following opportunities for development. Building Safety Leadership Experience New for 2023, the Building Safety Leadership Experience* provides a unique opportunity for members to engage with leaders and stakeholders at the International Code Council Annual Conference and Expo. Participants will attend...
WOBO thanks SHP and FSM for their updates. New guidance released on car park design as growth of e-vehicles impact fire considerations Published on 5 June, ‘Car Park Design’ provides new guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers designed to address the modern challenges that...
WOBO thanks ICC for the links to sample articles within their publication BSJ Weekly. Village of Arlington Heights Achieves IAS Building Department Recognition Congratulations to the Building & Life Safety Department of the Village of Arlington Heights, Illinois, for becoming the first building department in...
Health and Safety issues lead to prosecutions. Harmful asbestos stored near school and girl guide centre by conman ordered to pay more than £80,000 A conman who deceived customers over the disposal of harmful asbestos in more than 40 towns and cities across England has...
WOBO thanks Fire Safety Matters and IFSEC INSIDER for their news items. UK Government injects £18.6 million to fund common alarm system installations THE UK GOVERNMENT has announced a further £18.6 million to fund the installation of a common alarm system to replace ‘Waking Watch’...
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