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EPD Database a carbon accounting roadmap

01 May 2024
WoodSolutions has launched a new EPD Database providing a carbon accounting roadmap for the building industry. Source: Timberbiz There is considerable discussion among governmental bodies, regulatory agencies, sustainability rating systems, and professionals within the industry regard
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Non-conforming imported LVL

01 May 2024
As the use of engineered wood products (EWP) continues to rise across Australia, so does concern over the impacts of non-conforming and incorrectly branded timber products being imported into the country. Source: Timberbiz The Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia (EWPAA
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Hyne Group acquires Express Pallets

01 May 2024
The Hyne Group is expanding its pallet manufacturing arm following the acquisition of Rodpak in Melbourne by though the acquisition of Express Pallets and Crates (Express), based at Narangba near Brisbane. Source: Timberbiz Express has been in operation for some 35 years, under the ow
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WoodSolutions Sydney Opera House webinar

29 April 2024
The world-heritage listed Sydney Opera House, designed more than 60 years ago and arguably the most well-known and iconic building in Australia, has recently enjoyed a major renewal which has won a host of awards, including the 2023 Australian Timber Design Award. Source: Timberbiz Di
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Chinese delegation explores timber opportunities in Australia

29 April 2024
A delegation of senior Chinese timber industry players from the China Timber & Wood Products Distribution Association (CTWPDA) visited Australia. With stops in Canberra, Tasmania, and Sydney, the delegation was on a mission to forge partnerships and explore opportunities in Austra
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SA wins top spot in HIA’s Housing Scorecard

29 April 2024
The HIA Housing Scorecard report ranks each of the eight states and territories based on the performance of 13 key residential building indicators against their decade average, covering detached and multi-unit building activity, renovations, housing finance and rates of overseas and i
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WA pumps $67M into new jobs after killing native forestry

29 April 2024
WA’s Cook Government’s Forest Management Plan 2024-2033 (FMP), which supports the decision to bring commercial logging of native forests to an end, will be bolstered with a $67.2 million investment over the next four years. Source: Timberbiz “This funding will support that
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The future of trucking in Australia, a comprehensive report

25 April 2024
Isuzu Australia has released new independent industry research revealing evolving trends and challenges within Australia’s road transport sector. Developed in conjunction with external research specialists, The Future of Trucking Report: The Way Forward is the largest and most compreh
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The alliance pushing the Federal Government to double Australia’s housing fund

25 April 2024
An alliance of housing, property and social service organisations is pressing the Federal Government to significantly amplify its efforts to alleviate the national housing shortage. Source: Timberbiz The Property Council of Australia, National Shelter, the Housing Industry Association
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Sumitomo Forestry Australia builds to rent in Brisbane

25 April 2024
Sumitomo Forestry has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sumitomo Forestry Australia is partnering with the Australian company Cedar Pacific Investment Management on a Build-To-Rent (BTR) multi-family housing development project. Source: Timberbiz This is the first time Sumit
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