Recent News & Press

Renewables – fuels of the future. Renewable energy use not only replaces conventional power but also reduces it to the extent of 40%. This is because solar and electrical-based systems are more efficient than conventional fuel-based systems. The efficiency improvement is of the order of...

OSHA welcomes your comments and support. OSHA is extending the comment period on two initiatives to protect the safety and health of workers. These extensions will allow more time for input from the public. The comment period for the Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 Vaccination and...

WOBO welcomes the work carried out by The Science Journal for kids and teens. With virtual reality (VR), you can look and move around in a digital world. We wanted to know if VR could help construction engineers plan their projects. To find out, we...

WOBO recognises and applauds the redevelopment of industrial zones. Energy giant BP has announced plans to co-locate a new 500MW green hydrogen facility with its blue hydrogen facility, proposed for Teesside. The firm said it will apply for permission to build a 60MW green hydrogen...

ROCKWOOL updates its support for the construction industry – design through to construction, inspection and certification. Why visit the high rise hub? The hub is the best place to access ROCKWOOL for High Rise Residential Projects, a comprehensive new guide covering key high rise topics...

WOBO thanks “edie” for the update in respect of European developments. The European Commission is considering a new EU-wide requirement to measure the carbon emissions associated with construction materials throughout their whole lifecycle but is expected to stop short of regulating. Buildings are responsible for...

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to the paper by Stephen Harris. Stephen Harris Staff Engineer at UL UK, introduces the standard testing requirements for reaction to fire of building products, looks at what can influence fire test performance and examines the added value...

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the reminder in respect of sprinklers and ongoing maintenance and testing. According to the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), fire sprinkler systems can reduce injuries by at least 80%, reduce property damage by 90% and substantially reduce damage to...

WOBO thanks “edie” for the link to this article. The new German coalition has announced big plans to accelerate the energy transition, aiming to “ideally” exit coal by 2030, quadruple solar PV installations on all rooftops and push renewable energy capacity to 80% of the...