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FWPA’s efforts have paid off, with the 2019 amendments to the National Construction Code (NCC) heralding a new era of opportunity for mid-rise timber buildings. Responding to a successful,…
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A new report exploring the long-term potential of establishing new timber plantations in Australia, indicates an additional 200,000 to 250,000 hectares of new softwood plantations wo…
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Australia’s commercial timber plantation estate is fundamental to the sustainability and competitiveness of the Australian forestry sector and growing the estate has been a key Australi…
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Strength verification of MDF products and fitness for purpose in structural application: Assessment of the structural behaviours and fitness for purpose of MDF stair solutions. The aim of…
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Amidst the descending gloom in Australia’s housing market, there are of course bright spots that represent navigational beacons. Right now, it is difficult to bypass the role and importanc…
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One way or another, the North American lumber market is significant to the market in Australia. Supplies from the US and Canada are one consideration, but more importantly, European supplie…
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Imports of sawn softwood products lifted to a record 917,914 m3 over the year-ended November 2018. The rise of 58.9% compared with the prior year was dominated by structural grades, especial…
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Economists are sometimes described as the dismal scientists. Perpetually capable of trawling up data that takes the gloss off joy and puts the boot into even modest failings. Thus it is with A…