Recent News & Press

WOBO thanks the Scottish Government for the links to developments taking place. New building standards relating to energy and environment come into effect from 1 December 2022. Read more https://gov.scot/policies/building-standards/monitoring-improving-building-regulations/ Building regulations Building regulations set out technical requirements applicable to building work to protect the public...

WOBO appreciates the continued support of Renewable Energy through the provision of articles and information links. Finland to Build a National Hydrogen Infrastructure A national hydrogen network will be established in Finland. On Wednesday June 22, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supported expanding the...

WOBO thanks CROSS for the link to their newsletter. Overview CROSS-UK Newsletter 65 has been published and includes expert comments on fire and structural safety reports.     Read the Newsletter Concerns over robustness of some 20 year old buildings Fire protection to light gauge...

WOBO appreciates the prompts from IFSEC GLOBAL. Prevent, enhance, expand – What place does IoT have in the fire industry in 2022 and beyond?  At FIREX 2022 in May, experts from across fire and security discussed how IoT technology is being implemented to improve fire...

WOBO thanks ROCKWOOL for the ipdated information provided. The ROCKWOOL FIREPRO® range is expanding with the addition of new FIREPRO Silicone X, a versatile silicone sealant suitable for linear joint seals in wall and floors. As a ‘Type X’ solution, the new product is suitable...

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to the editorial by James Moore. New Government fire guidance covers information boxes, evac alert systems and tougher EWS standards The Government has announced new fire safety guidance for England, designed to ensure tall buildings are made safer...

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to the article by Ron Alalouff. The pros and cons of having just one staircase in high rise residential buildings was the subject of an impassioned debate on Tuesday 17 May at the 7th International Tall Buildings Conference,...

WOBO thanks the European Commission for details of activities and the opportunities to participate within Europe. The latest newsletter from the European Commission provides information on both activities and funding availabilities, and opportunities for experts to sign up and assist the EU in their work....

WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks OSHA for the opportunity for WOBO Members and fellow professionals, and their organisations to seek training funding. OSHA announced funding opportunities for $11,787,000 in grants through its Susan Harwood Training Grants Program. Nonprofit organizations have until August 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET to submit...