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CSIRO workshop in Tasmania

05 November 2015
Pre-fabricated engineered wood for construction such as CLT and glulam are well established overseas and the industry is co-hosting a CSIRO workshop about ways to kick-start innovation in the forest industry in Australia. Source: PR Wire, Timberbiz This is a key question for the indus
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National design competition for landscape timber

05 November 2015
Intergrain has partnered with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) to launch a national design competition that challenges young designers to explore imaginative ways to use timber in design. Source: Architecture & Design Intergrain’s inaugural Urban Timber Proj
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Clarence Valley timber history

05 November 2015
If you know anyone involved with the Clarence Valley timber industry in years gone by, Glenn Reid wants to hear from you. Source: Daily Examiner Until Saturday afternoon, a photographic history of the north coast timber industry will be on display as part of the Jacaranda Woodwork Exh
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Global wood and laminate market

29 October 2015
The global wood and laminate flooring market is expected to reach US$92.64 billion by 2020. Source: Market Watch Technological advancements have led to the development of new innovative products and do-it-yourself (DIY) installation techniques, which has substantially widened the scop
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EPD from WoodSolutions

29 October 2015
WoodSolutions has new plywood, particleboard and MDF Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) available to complete the full suite available to Australian designers seeking Green Star and environmental ratings for their projects. Source: Architecture and Design The increasing prefere
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Masters of hardware is Danks

22 October 2015
Woolworths’ Masters home improvement chain is considered unsaleable after losing more than $600 million over the last few years, but the same can not be said for Woolworths’ Home Timber and Hardware chain, aka Danks. Source: The Australian Financial Review Hundreds of inde
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Timber transforming the concept of “daggy dongas”

22 October 2015
The mindset that prefabricated buildings are only “daggy dongas” is changing and timber products are playing a key role in the acceptance of entire buildings or significant parts being manufactured in advance and then installed or assembled on site. Source: Timberbiz Off-site construc
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New home sector stars for economy

15 October 2015
The latest ABS housing figures confirm the new home building sector as the star performer of the Australian economy said the Housing Industry Association (HIA). Source: Timberbiz “Despite a modest decline in new dwelling commencements in the June 2015 quarter, there was still a record
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WoodSolutions Residential Timber Framing Seminar

15 October 2015
Listen to the industry leaders and architects and be inspired, ensure your residential timber building knowledge is up-to-date, explore the economics of timber as structural and decorative members of residential buildings at this WoodSolutions event. Source: Timberbiz If you design, s
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GPS trackers hidden in timber to nab thieves

30 September 2015
Construction companies are beefing up security measures, including hiding GPS trackers in loads of timber, in a bid to track down “unscrupulous builders and tradies”. Source: The Daily Telegraph Police in Adelaide’s south have revealed they are investigating claims rogue builders are
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