Recent News & Press

WOBO notes the home energy efficiency measures proposed by Australia. Building Ministers have agreed to lift the energy standards of new homes through the National Construction Code (NCC). As of NCC 2022, new homes and apartments will need to achieve the equivalent of “7 stars” NatHERS...

WOBO notes the initiative taken by Yorkshire water. Yorkshire Water is set to add 28 solar projects across its sites and facilities, following a £25m investment that will help the firm build towards its net-zero target. In a week where water companies have been criticised for...

WOBO recognises developments taking place in terms of energy and resources. The developers of the Seagreen offshore wind farm, off the coast of Angus, have confirmed that the first of its 114 turbines has begun generating energy. SSE Renewables and TotalEnergies, which have partnered to...

WOBO thanks ICC for the links to developments in Australia and New Zealand JAS-ANZ Accredits ICC-ES for Product Evaluation to WaterMark Scheme Brea, CA – ICC-ES PMG, the premier product certification program for Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) products, is now accredited by the Joint...

WOBO thanks the Health and Safety Executive for the opportunity for members and fellow professionals to participate in their survey. Help us test our new online guidance The government recently launched a consultation, Health is Everyone’s Business, to help minimise the risk of ill-health related job...

WOBO thanks “businessreview webinars” for the links to this event for better tunnel safety.   Smart/SENSORS for Better Tunnel safety – JES, we can! Date 13 October Time 3PM BST / 10AM New York Duration 60 Minutes Price Complimentary Hosted by Business Review Webinars IT...

WOBO appreciates the safety update from Barbour. Barbour welcomes you to the August edition of their monthly Barbour newsletter. They would like to share some of their key content and news with you, including: Your ESG questions answered by VinciWorks A free directors briefing covering fire protection...

WOBO notes the activities taking place in Australia and thanks Judy Zakreski for the link. The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB), a government entity that develops the model building code for all provinces and territories in Australia, is in the process of updating its Indoor...

WOBO thanks CABE for their contribution towards competency development and the link for members and fellow professionals to contribute. An industry led working group has published a new Competence Framework for Designers in the Built Environment industries for consultation. Working Group 7 of the Competence...