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VAFI industry dinner – celebrating 130 years

10 March 2016
This year the VAFI Annual Industry Dinner is a particularly special event, as it marks 130 years of industry representation in Victoria. Source: Timberbiz The dinner, to be held on Friday 18 November, will be a great celebration of an industry and an association with a proud history a
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FWPA workshop for field force program

03 March 2016
Recent changes to the building code that make it easier and more cost-effective to use timber framing and massive timber in buildings of up to 25m (usually 8 storeys) offer a once in a generation opportunity to the timber industry. Source: Timberbiz Through the WoodSolutions program,
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AUSTimber – industry-led initiatives for safety issues

25 February 2016
At this year’s AUSTimber, ForestWorks will host a session about the opportunities for industry-led initiatives to manage safety issues facing the industry. Source: Timberbiz Speakers at this event are: Diana Lloyd from ForestWorks who will provide an update of the FOLS Skills Verifica
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Structural timber production tech night tonight

25 February 2016
Hear about advanced solutions for structural timber production including glulam and CLT and other technology from Europe for structural timber production tonight in Melbourne. Source: Timberbiz The PrefabAUS Seminar Space will be the venue on 25 February for the event which will be at
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DesignBUILD incubator for industry

18 February 2016
DesignBUILD is championing emerging talent and innovation in Australia’s architecture, building, construction and design industries through its new program DesignBUILD Incubator. Source: Timberbiz The program powered by Cbus Super will be a key feature at this year’s DesignBUILD at th
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Minister Ruston to chair FIAC event

18 February 2016
Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Senator Anne Ruston will chair the 6th Forest Industry Advisory Council (FIAC) meeting to discuss issues affecting the sector. Source: Timberbiz Minister Ruston said a range of issues would be discussed at the meeting, including
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Timber building design Masterclass from BDAV

11 February 2016
Wood Solutions is presenting a Masterclass for building design professionals on designing with timber and the Building Designer Association of Victoria (BDAV) is encouraging members to participate. Source: Architecture & Design To be held in Melbourne at the Victoria University Co
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2016 Wood Design Awards

04 February 2016
WoodWorks has revealed its winners for the 2016 Wood Design Awards. Source: Gizmag Intended to promote the benefits of building from timber, this year’s 16 winners comprise a varied assortment including a fire station, museum, library, and pavilion. The most eye-catching winner
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$14m forest training centre in Tasmania

04 February 2016
An Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre has officially been launched in Tasmania, where researchers will work with industry to transform the Australian forest products sector. Sources: Timberbiz, ABC Rural The ARC Training Centre for Forest Value, based at the University
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Frame conference covers NCC code changes

04 February 2016
Australia’s growing urban population is having a major impact on property development from increasing density of living in inner and middle suburbs within our cities, encouraging construction of mid-rise and high-rise multi-residential apartments to meet demand. Source: Timberbiz Comm
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