Building science benefits through collaboration. The International Code Council recently hosted the inaugural meeting of the MENA Building Science Advisory Council at the Code Council’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regional office in Dubai. The new advisory council will promote collaboration among regional experts...
Fire must be contained!!! Once again, the role of fire doors in keeping people safe from tragedy was underlined in January, as a blaze in a New York City apartment block killed 17 people. The fire, which was the deadliest in the city for over...
Fire Safety – how high can you reach? On the afternoon of 7th March, London Fire Brigade confirmed reports of a major fire at the Crawford Building, a block of flats and offices on Whitechapel High Street, near Aldgate in East London. 25 fire engines...
WOBO supports the work carried out to restore and maintain the current eco systems and thanks “edie” for the link. A coalition of the world’s largest environmental NGOs is urging developed nations to pledge at least $60bn for international finance for nature in developing countries...
WOBO thanks “edie” for the link to airflight development. Airbus has signed a partnership agreement with CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines. The companies will work on a hydrogen demonstration programme, with an aim of delivering a test flight...
WOBO thanks WOBO Governor Omkar N. Channan for the provision of a link from The United Nations in respect of climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a United Nations body solely dedicated to looking at the science behind climate change, released today its much-anticipated...
WOBO welcomes manufacturer’s support in the effective design of buildings. Design and build effective high rise structures with our comprehensive new guide, ‘ROCKWOOL for High Rise Residential Projects’. The guide takes a close look at the role of high rise developments in our society and...
Energy conversion- a collaborative approach. WestWind Energy has entered into a new strategic partnership with Shell to support its development of wind energy projects in Australia. Shell will take a 49% interest in WestWind and invest in growing and accelerating the company’s pipeline of new wind...
WOBO Governor David Gibson was pleased to receive the link to the IFSEC Fire Safety e-book. In a year filled with arguably just as much uncertainty as the last, in 2021 the fire industry remained dedicated to meeting challenges head on. The COVID-19 pandemic may...
WOBO and its members welcomes Gary and his new role within the ABCB The latest update from the Australian Building Codes Board provides an introduction to their new Chief Executive Officer, Gary Rake, and provides an update on developments taking place including advice for plumbing...
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