WOBO thanks “edie newsroom” for its updates. The UK Government has published a new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, confirming £1.6bn of public funding for charging points. Additionally, BP is announcing a £1bn investment in rapid charging stations. Teased by the Department for Transport (DfT) late on Thursday...
WOBO thanks ROCKWOOL for their latest update to Healthcare in Construction. Start designing and building structures with health in mind by downloading our comprehensive new guide, ‘ROCKWOOL for Healthcare Construction’. Offering a deep-dive into healthcare building regulations, best practices and case studies, ‘ROCKWOOL for Healthcare...
WOBO thanks CROSS for the link to their latest newsletter. CROSS-UK Newsletter 64 has been published and includes expert comments on fire and structural safety reports. Download Newsletter Newsletter content Fire safety risks with lithium-ion batteries CROSS Safety Report Concern over modelling of concrete frame...
WOBO thanks ICC and would promote Safety Month to WOBO members and fellow professionals. The theme for the 42nd annual Building Safety Month is Safety for All: Building Codes in Action. This year’s campaign will cover topics that impact our everyday lives: energy, careers in building...
WOBO recognises the work in progress through the BBA. A thought-provoking look at what imminent changes will mean for the construction industry in terms of building safety and what more can be done to make the construction industry and the current building practices safer? “Building...
WOBO thanks WOBO Governor Omkar N. Channan for the link to the UN-Habitat SAGE group. The President of the 76th session of the General Assembly His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Shahid, will convene a High-Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on 28 April 2022 in New...
WOBO thanks WOBO Governor Omkar N. Channan for the link to the Youth Forum. The 2022 Annual Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum takes place at a critical point in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be an opportunity for young people...
Last chance to register for “electrocution” free webinar. Did You Know? Electrocution is one of the four leading hazards faced by workers in the construction industry. As part of a joint effort to raise awareness about these hazards, OSHA, the Associated General Contractors of America and CPWR...
WOBO appreciates the opportunity for its members and their organisations to participate. Until March 31 you have the opportunity to present your proposal to the Advanced Architecture Awards 2022 , which are held within the framework of REBUILD (April 26-28 | Madrid – IFEMA). Some awards focused on...
WOBO thanks the Australian Building Codes Board for the update. The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is launching the ‘LOOK for the WaterMark’ campaign in response to low awareness of the WaterMark Certification Scheme, and the potential pitfalls of using uncertified products. The WaterMark Certification Scheme ensures plumbing...
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