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The recent changes to the building code that make it easier and more cost-effective to use timber framing and massive timber in buildings of up to 25m (usually 8 storeys) offer a once in a genera…
The recent changes to the building code that make it easier and more cost-effective to use timber framing and massive timber in buildings of up to 25m (usually 8 storeys) offer a once in a genera…
PLEASE NOTE: Incorrect due date was published in The Australian on February 10th 2016. The correct due date for all proposals is Tuesday 15th March, 2016. Forest and Wood Products Australi…
A Corvallis startup is making strides to be the first to introduce a formaldehyde-free adhesive used to manufacture particleboard and medium density fiberboard. If successful, the innova…
Australian climate change policy has largely overlooked the potential role of forestry in mitigating climate change. When determining the climate impacts of any industry sector, it is imp…
FWPA invites the submission of detailed research proposals for projects commencing from 1 May 2016 addressing published FWPA industry research priorities. Details of current research pr…
WoodSolutions will continue their role as exclusive “Principal Supporter” for this year’s Frame Australia Conference, to encourage awareness of the latest developments in timber and woo…
The molecules of plant fibers are being transformed into a light-weight material five times stronger than steel. Cellulose nanofiber has the potential to be used to make everything from aut…
The research institutes Innventia and Swerea SICOMP have worked together to develop the first carbon-fibre composite ‘demonstrator’ from softwood lignin. The lightweight, fuel-effici…