WOBO Governor David Gibson would like to thank members and fellow professionals who have taken up the opportunities provided by the links which reflects their commitment to professionalism

CPD webinar – semi-automated fire-stopping design and QA on Everton stadium

4 December at 11am – In association with Ideagen Mail Manager – FREE to attend

Learn about the semi-automated process for the design development and quality assurance of fire-stopping and BWIC design at the new Everton stadium.

There are around 14,000 independent penetrations in the Everton stadium, and knowing each one is correct is a hugely difficult task.

BDP Pattern worked with main contractor Laing O’Rourke and software developer Solibri to create the software to ensure 100% validation.

BDP Pattern will detail how Fire Stopping of Service Penetration Checks application:

• unifies responsible parties (fire engineers, designers and installers) by requiring the latter to adhere to manufacturer specifications;

• encourages ownership by reducing the level of resources required to implement a robust fire safety process; and

• continually provides end-users with safety information that is 100% validated to help safely operate the building.

In the second half of the webinar, Ideagen Mail Manager will focus on an often-neglected part of information management: email management.

Email is by far the most common project correspondence tool, but poor management can mean project information is lost and time is wasted searching emails. Poor email management may even contribute to disputes.

This webinar is free to attend. Those who complete the webinar live via their own registration link qualify for an hour’s CPD. The webinar will be recorded and will be available to watch on demand shortly after live broadcast.

New sections of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 came into force on 26th October 2024, placing a legal duty on employers to proactively prevent workplace sexual harassment.
Employers must now take action before an incident occurs or face potentially serious legal consequences. 

We’re here to help 
To help you meet these legal duties, we’ve updated our eLearning Bullying and Harassment courses, which offer engaging, interactive learning. This training for your teams will help you to reinforce appropriate behaviour and foster a healthy workplace culture.

Courses include: 

Tackling Sexual Harassment at Work: A Complete Guide

Understanding and Confronting Sexual Harassment at Work

Sexual Harassment: The Worker Protection Act (2023)  – And many more

Did you know some of our eLearning courses can be translated into over 30 languages? This ensures high-quality and consistent learning across your sites globally. 

View the updated course list – barbour-ehs.com/e/999491/elearningEM/

CODE ENFORCEMENT CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – CECDP program provides participation in all BFCA courses:

• Basic Blueprint Reading
• Basic Code Enforcement
• Building Department Basic
• Role of the Inspector
• Legal Aspects of Code Admin.
• Illinois Accessibility Code
• Int. Residential Code
• Int. Residential Code – Electrical, Mechanical, Plan Review, Wall Bracing
• Int. Building Code
• Int. Building Code – Plan Review
• Int. Swimming Pool & Spa
• Int. Property Maintenance Code
• Int. Zoning Code
• Int. Fire Code
• Performing Fire Inspections
• Two certification Test Prep Classes plus two one- week internship at a local municipality.
• This 13 week, 5 days a week, curriculum is designed to provide qualified candidates with the fundamental knowledge and field experience to obtain or enhance employment opportunities. The program represents a unique and effective approach to educating and preparing individuals to become employed in various code related professions.
• The Code Enforcement Career Development program is an ideal choice for individuals from any occupational background desiring a career change, whether or not they have beginning or advanced skills in construction related fields. The CECDP provides a solid foundation of education and preparation for any number of related professions such as a municipal inspectors, working for a developer or design firm, an insurance field inspector, or an employee in a corporate safety or construction department.

For more information regarding CECEP, please call (847) 428-2951.

The next term of the Code Enforcement Career Development Program begins January 13, 2025 and ends on April 11, 2025

Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live Manchester brings together the industry’s leading brands – Manchester Central | 22-23 January

From training providers to workwear manufacturers, governing bodies to equipment specialists, the vast range of exhibitors that you could meet span across the industry.

This January, more than 100 exhibitors will be showcasing their latest products and services as well as offering live demonstrations and essential face-to-face engagement with visitors, ensuring you have the tools and advice you need to prioritise health, safety and wellbeing culture in your workplace. Click here to view the full exhibitor list.

Register for your free pass – forms.reg.buzz/shwfs-live-north-2025-splash

PUBLIC SPACE ACADEMY

Dear public space lovers,

Welcome to all and especially to our new members and subscribers! We are always delighted to see our network grow and to be able to share our work worldwide! With so many new insights and encounters from the training event we coordinated at the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo, we are as motivated as ever to give it our best!

As winter falls upon us here in Europe, we’re winding down our in-person activities and turning our attention back to providing fresh online experiences for our learners. Thus, we invite you all to take a break from your end-of-the-year rush and join us for the return of the keynote lecture series that is restarting after an extended summer break! November also marks the start of our first Mentorship Programme cohort, but don’t worry if you missed it, the applications are already open for the next year!

In this short newsletter, we’ll introduce the next keynote speaker and give you a glimpse of our amazing time in Cairo.

One of the most popular activities of the Academy – our keynote lecture series – is back to bring new insights to all public space enthusiasts!

For the November lecture, Ehsan Ranjbar, a researcher from Iran, will share his work and experiences on public space transformation! Join the LIVESTREAM on our YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter accounts on the 28th of November, at 4 pm CET.