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Timber at all things fenestration

05 September 2019
AusFenEx19 is a window and glass conference, or a conference for all things fenestration, which was held in Sydney at the International Convention Centre Sydney over two days in late August. Responsible Wood attended to promote forest certification and the use of wood in that industry
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New Standards Manager for FSC Australia

05 September 2019
  FSC Australia has appointed a new Standards Manager, Stefan Jenson, who will join FSC Australia on 9 September. As a past board member of FSC Denmark, Stefan has a strong understanding of, and commitment to, FSC. Source: Timberbiz Mr Jenson has significant experience working in
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Update to recommended practices for timber decks

29 August 2019
Now is the time of year when Queenslanders are encouraged to check the structural integrity of decks and balconies before a summer of outdoor entertaining, Timber Queensland will announce updates to their recommended practices for building residential timber decks at a Timber Floors a
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Australia must have safe compliant buildings

29 August 2019
The Australian public must be protected through safe, compliant buildings and that will only be achieved through buy-in by everyone involved in the building and construction industry and with everyone being accountable for their own work, a NSW upper house inquiry has been told. Sourc
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Monash hall wins Melbourne Design Award

26 August 2019
Gillies Hall, the new 150-bed residential accommodation complex on Monash University’s Peninsula campus, was awarded Gold at the 2019 Melbourne Design Awards. Named after Monash alumnus and prominent Australian political satirist, actor and director Dr Max Gillies AM, Gillies Hall was
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Uni SA to host Responsible Wood AGM in Mt Gambier

26 August 2019
The University of South Australia’s Mount Gambier Campus will be hosting Responsible Wood’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 22 October 2019. Speaking ahead of the announcement, Responsible Wood CEO, Simon Dorries, spoke of the importance of the Green Triangle to the Australian fores
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FSC Australia farewells CEO Sara Gipton

26 August 2019
The Forest Stewardship Council Australia has announced that Sara Gipton will step down as Chief Executive Officer at the end of September 2019. Ms Gipton has played a critical role in FSC Australia’s successes over the past two years, including the finalisation, launch, and implementa
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Master Builders predict a downturn in commercial building

21 August 2019
Forecasts released by Master Builders Australia suggest that the next few years will be a bit softer on the commercial building front. The favourable economic backdrop is forecast to propel commercial building forward by another 6.5% during 2019/20. Source: Timberbiz However, market a
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Maryborough timber industry day

21 August 2019
The Maryborough timber industry day held last weekend was attended by local parliamentary members and media from various sources. Presentations were made by Sam Slack (Slacks Hardwood), Mick Stephens (Timber Qld), Michael Guerin (Agforce) and Sean Ryan (PFSQ) emphasising the strength,
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Timber Floors & Decks: Reducing Risk seminar

20 August 2019
Timber remains one of the top choices for flooring and decking. However, choices made at the design and installation stages can impact appearance, durability and maintenance requirements. This seminar to be held on 17 September at Victoria Park Golf Club in Queensland will address the
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