Scotland: New building standards relating to energy and environment come into effect from 1 December 2022.

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...

Renewable Energy Updates

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...

CROSS-UK Newsletter 65

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...

European Opportunities

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....

OSHA: Did You Know?

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...

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