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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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Forestry UK gender pay gap report

28 January 2022
The Forestry Commission in the UK has published its gender pay gap report for the 2020-2021 year it publishes the mean and medium gender pay gaps, the bonus pay gap and the proportions of male and female employees in each pay quartile. Source: Timberbiz The average (mean) hourly rate
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Komatsu Mobile Fuel Tank – quicker safer onsite refuelling

28 January 2022
Refuelling can take up a great deal of your time when working in the forest, this is why Komatsu offers a fuel tank that increases forest machine productivity while being rugged enough to handle demanding forest environments. Source: Timberbiz As with all Komatsu products, the Mobile
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Wooden bleachers conceal student hub in Tokyo

24 January 2022
A sloped roof lined with wooden bleachers and plants conceals the student hub that Japanese studio Kengo Kuma and Associates has created for the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Sources: Kengo Kuma, Dezeen Named the Hisao & Hiroko Taki Plaza, the building sits partially below ground
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EU turns to WTO about Russia trade restrictions

24 January 2022
The EU is requesting consultations with Russia at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning export restrictions placed by Russia on wood products. The export restrictions consist of significantly increased export duties on certain wood products and a drastic reduction in the numbe
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Lumber rallying again with increase in housing

24 January 2022
Lumber prices are rallying again as housing demand remains hot and supply-chain disruptions continue to drag on. A recent survey of home builders revealed that many expect lumber prices to continue to go up in 2022. Source: Business Insider Currently, the commodity is worth US$1,188 p
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China wood conference highlights development of CLBT from bamboo

24 January 2022
Engineered wood products (EWPs), including cross-laminated timber (CLT), are in increasing demand in China’s ancient building renovation or pseudo-classic building construction markets. These activities are related to China’s cultural tourism promotion. In addition, EWPs are used in d
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Japan explores wooden sidewalks for safety and sustainability

21 January 2022
The idea for a wooden sidewalk came to Akihiko Higuchi after his grandmother lost her eyesight. Instead of a sidewalk of asphalt, could one be made with something else that is safer for the visually impaired? The answer was wood, which also made it eco-friendly. Source: Inquirer Kyush
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