Recent News & Press

WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks IFSEC GLOBAL and Ron Alalouff for an external paper on developments taking place in England. Ron Alalouff examines some of the draft conduct provisions for building control approvers and inspectors that have been published by the Building Safety Regulator. The...

WOBO recognises the need for the management of asbestos within the built environment and the action taken by the HSE, England. HSE inspectors to assess the management of asbestos in schools What is happening? HSE will be carrying out a programme of inspections to primary...

WOBO is pleased for the success of the Urban Forum held in Katowice, Poland 2022 and to make you aware of the opportunity to bid for and host the forum scheduled for 2026. Write to us at unhabitat-wuf@un.org WUF13 is open for expression of interest for...

WOBO thanks Shelter for the opportunity for members to review the activities taking place. Do you want your picture to be on the cover of Shelter Projects? The Shelter Projects Photo Competition 2022 is now live! How can we capture the essence of a shelter project in...

WOBO emphasises the need for safety and working below ground level. Did You Know? Trenching fatalities increased at an alarming rate during the first half of 2022, surpassing last year’s total by 68%. In response, Assistant Secretary of Labor Doug Parker is taking more extreme measures to...

WOBO appreciates the support and updates provided by OSHA. Did You Know? OSHA encourages employers and workers to commit to workplace safety and health during Safe + Sound Week, August 15-21. Register now to participate in this nationwide event that recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs and...

WOBO thanks the Australian Building Codes Board for the update in the provision of CPD and the opportunity for training providers. As we move towards NCC 2022, our NCC 2019 online courses will no longer be available for purchase after 31 August 2022. Rather than...

WOBO thanks CABE for the article and link to the Welsh Regulatory changes. The regulations and Approved Documents F (ventilation), L (conservation of fuel and power) and O (overheating) for domestic buildings are due to come into force on 23 November 2022. Welsh Government publishes...

WOBO is aware of the developments taking place in the UK in respect of existing buildings – safety is paramount. The Building Safety Act introduces a set of new roles and responsibilities for people who manage occupied, high-rise residential buildings. Although the Act has become law, the...