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Pioneering regs for Sweden and France mandate more wood

31 January 2022
As with any new year, 2022 begins with new laws and regulations. Fortunately for building with wood, Sweden and France have pioneering new regulations that mandate consideration of embodied carbon, referring to the carbon emissions stemming from manufacture, installation, up-keep and
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Resolutely awarded throughout 2021

31 January 2022
Resolute is justifiably proud of the recognition it has received for leadership in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, as well as for its business practices after scooping 32 awards and distinctions in 2021. Source: Timberbiz INTERNATIONAL BIG Awards for Busin
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National Association of State Foresters survey points to its key roles in the US

31 January 2022
The latest survey by the National Association of State Foresters in the US has found that state forestry agencies continue to play key roles in protecting and enhancing America’s forested landscapes even in the face of modern challenges, including COVID-19, catastrophic wildfire, and
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Award winner uses CLT and glulam to blend into surroundings

31 January 2022
An award-winning architect inspired by nature has used cross-laminated timber and glulam in a Victorian re-build project that blends with its surrounding rocky landscape. From the remnants of an old property outside Geelong, Melbourne-based Level Architekture, together with Vistek Str
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HIA submission on housing pre–Federal Budget

31 January 2022
There is an exceptionally high level of residential building underway, and the pipeline implies that a high level of activity will be sustained throughout 2022. The number of new homes that commenced in 2021 was comparable to the all-time high recorded in 2016 the HIA has stated in it
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Federated Farmers seek review of ‘special forestry test’

31 January 2022
Federated Farmers is calling on the government to live up to its pledge and review the Overseas Investment Act “special forestry test” and be fair to sheep and beef farmers. Source: Hawkes Bay Today We understand that Forestry Minister Stuart Nash and Agriculture Minister
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Neville Smith to expand operations with 30 new roles

31 January 2022
Just two years shy of its 100-year business milestone, Tasmania’s Neville Smith Forest Products is looking to expand its already sizeable workforce with around 30 new roles now on offer across its three sites. Source: Timberbiz Chief Executive, Andrew Walker said these roles, wh
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Porta reaps the benefits of solar in Tasmania

31 January 2022
Porta, a Victorian-based timber operation, recently upgraded its Bridgewater site in Tasmania with the installation of a sawmill alongside the existing drying, conditioning and finishing operations. This change now allows the site to receive green hardwood logs directly – a component
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Soaring timber costs place huge pressure on Vic builders

31 January 2022
Soaring building material costs, especially timber like treated pine, is placing huge pressure on Victorian tradies and could send some bust, industry insiders warn. Source: Sunday Herald Sun Skyrocketing costs for building materials could send Victorian tradies to the wall, industry
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NZ council to hit forestry owners for road damage

31 January 2022
After reporting a five-year spend of nearly NZ$1.5 million on repairing roads damaged by logging trucks, a Taranaki council is looking to charge forestry owners more to save ratepayers footing the bill. Source: Stuff The Stratford District Council said costs to repair the unsealed roa
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