Spot lumber prices, as reported by Random Lengths (an industry publication), have been on the rise, but slowly and unsteadily. Softer than expected demand from housing and elevated inventories to date have helped alleviate some of the upward pressure on prices. Source: Spendmatters Sp
Nigel Brabyn drills in on a key asset of Nelson Forests – its data repository, which is set to grow exponentially as digital tools are used in logging production. Source: CIO When Mr Brabyn took on the newly created role of business performance analyst at Nelson Forests Limited (NFL),
After a successful trial last summer, a program aimed at reducing the use of methyl bromide has been opened up to exporters. Source: Radio New Zealand Methyl bromide is an ozone depleting gas used to fumigate logs and other timber products and is the main treatment for exports to Aust
Tai Hollingsbee, principal of engineering company GHD, presented his views on timber construction at a recent conference held by the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australia (EWPA). Sources: The Sydney Morning Herald, Illawara Mercury Mr Hollingsbee does not waste time wonder
The death of a Murupara forestry worker has been described by the Rotorua coroner as the “most unfortunate and tragic accident” at an inquest held in Rotorua into the death of 63-year-old father of four David Charles Beamsley. Source: New Zealand Herald Mr Beamsley, who wa
China put the brakes on log imports this year after excess supply resulted in a build-up in its ports. Source: Radio New Zealand The report, by the market analysts AgriHQ, said migration from rural to urban areas in China would maintain the demand for construction. Analyst Ivan Luketi
Edith Paarhammer of Paarhammer Windows & Doors has been recognized with the title of AWA Woman of the Year for her contributions to the Australian window industry. Source: Timberbiz The AWA has initiated the award to recognise the outstanding contributions made by women to the win
Australia’s vast and complex land surface has been exposed in new ways thanks to comprehensive nationwide digital maps of our soils and landscapes. Source: Timberbiz The entire country is now represented as a digital grid with two billion ‘pixels’ that are about 90 b
Proposed changes to the building code could further the construction of timber buildings to heights of 25 metres. Sources: Sourceable, Architecture & Design Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is developing a proposal for the inclusion of a deemed-to-satisfy requirement in
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