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US blast testing mass timber

26 July 2024
The US government is funding “blast testing” of mass timber construction systems, with the Department of Defence and the State Department keenly interested in using cross-laminated timber in various building environments. Source: Timberbiz That is, according to Kevin Naranjo, National
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Host of international speakers for TimberConstruct

26 July 2024
Xu Fang, Director of the American Softwoods’ China Office Softwood Export Council, is the latest confirmed speaker for TimberConstruct, Australia’s largest timber construction conference and exhibition, to be held in Melbourne on 12-13. Sources: TimberConstruct, Timberbiz More than on
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Professor Singh’s wood science contribution recognised

24 July 2024
The Director of the Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life has been recognised by The Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST) for her contribution to wood science and her renowned research excellence. Source: Timberbiz The Centre is a FWPA-supported initiative that aims to
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Heyfield MASSLAM facility open day

19 July 2024
Australian Sustainable Hardwoods, Australia’s largest hardwood manufacturer, is inviting architects, engineers, specifiers, and building developers to visit its MASSLAM facility at Heyfield in Victoria as part of a free open day. Source: Timberbiz This unique opportunity allows guests
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World architects award Tas forestry building

17 July 2024
The University of Tasmania Forestry Building has won the Building Technology category in the 2024 WAFX Prizes, awarded by organisers of the World Architecture Festival. Source: Timberbiz In all, 33 future projects are recognised in the WAFX Prizes. An overall winner will be announced
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FSC webinar today for FSC Regulatory Module Risk Assessment Framework

10 July 2024
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published the FSC Regulatory Module, an updated FSC Risk Assessment Framework, and various Advice Notes to bolster its commitment to sustainable forestry. These changes are immediately effective for users of the FSC Regulatory Module. A webinar
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FSC Forest Week

05 July 2024
FSC Forest Week is an annual campaign in which FSC and major global brands celebrate their collective sustainable forestry efforts and encourage consumers to take action for our forests. This year the event will be from 21-27 September. Source: Timberbiz Last year more than 1,270 comp
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Vic and Tas winners at the Timber & Hardware Awards

21 June 2024
The National Timber & Hardware Association’s 2024 Victoria & Tasmania Timber & Hardware Industry Awards have showcased the outstanding achievements and contributions within the industry and recognised the exceptional talent and dedication of all participants. Source:
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T3 Collingwood wins award with the last of Vic hardwood timber

19 June 2024
A 15-storey office tower, with a six-star energy rating, manufactured in Heyfield has won the Australian Institute of Architects 2024 Vic Chapter Awards – Commercial Architecture category. Source: Timberbiz The striking T3 Collingwood building claims the title of Australia’s tallest t
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Industry transition information sessions for contractors

17 June 2024
AFCA will hold industry transition information sessions for its Victorian members, the following events will be held on Thursday 20 June. Source: Timberbiz Information sessions in Bairnsdale for businesses impacted by the closure of native timber harvesting and who are weighing up the
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