Report; Construction Site Fires

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...

Renewable Energy Updates

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,...

edie Update

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...

Dates for your Diary

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...

Fire Safety Updates

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...

International Codes Council News

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...

edie News

WOBO thanks “edie” for links to a sample of their news reports. Researchers have ‘little confidence’ that national net-zero targets will be met A new study published today (8 June) in the journal Science ranked the net-zero emissions targets of every country with more than...

Health and Safety Updates

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...

Fire Safety Updates

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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