Principles of Timber Design
11 January 2018
The University of Queensland’s School of Civil Engineering is pleased to announce the first in a series of Timber Design Continuing Professional Development courses for architects, engineers and design professionals. Source: Timberbiz The Principles of Timber Design: Continuing Profes
Continue Reading →Waratah parts online
21 December 2017
Waratah has served the global forestry industry for more than 40 years, pioneering mechanized harvesting with first-class products of quality, durability, and reliability paired with great customer support. Source: Timberbiz The company has always been in the forefront of technologica
Continue Reading →Heyfield Mill cost Victorians $50M
21 December 2017
Victorian taxpayers forked out more than $50 million to buy the Heyfield timber mill, it has emerged. Source: The Weekly Times The State Government paid $50.6 million to buy the Australian Sustainable Hardwood timber mill from the Hermal Group in September. The Government had remained
Continue Reading →Seeking your comments on an amendment to AS4707
21 December 2017
Responsible Wood is seeking your comments on a proposed amendment to AS4707:2014. AS4707 is the Australian adoption of the PEFC International Chain of Custody Standard. Source: Timberbiz In the adoption process, the word “Country” in the PEFC document was translated as “State” in AS4
Continue Reading →National Institute for Forest Products Innovation launched in Hobart
21 December 2017
Tasmania’s status as a national leader in forestry practices and innovation has been cemented with the official launch of a new National Institute for Forest Products Innovation hub in Launceston. Source: Timberbiz The Institute is backed by $4 million funding from the Australian and
Continue Reading →Vale Ken Hall
21 December 2017
People in the forestry and timber industry have been saddened at the sudden passing of Ken Hall, long-time harvest and haul contractor based in Scottsdale, Tasmania. Ken was 68. Source: Timberbiz He leaves his wife Karen; Manuel and Ange; Taneil and Luke; Candice and Justin; Denham; C
Continue Reading →Christmas wishes
21 December 2017
Ryan Media staff and management would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and fabulous New Year. Ryan Media office will be closed from Monday the 25th of December and re-open on Tuesday the 2nd of January This is the last of Daily Timber News for this year. We extend best wishes to all
Continue Reading →Communal build-to-rent models a key to the housing crisis
14 December 2017
Rent-based housing models and carbon-neutral skyscrapers are among the projects of almost 100 UNSW Masters of Architecture students which went on show. Source: Timberbiz As “Generation Rent” are forced out of the housing market, a UNSW Masters of Architecture student has d
Continue Reading →Victorian timber shortage will add costs
14 December 2017
Wood suppliers are warning the lack of product has hit statewide and will delay thousands of building projects in the coming months as the crisis worsens. Source: The Herald Sun Fresh fruit, food, beer and other household goods will also be hit because of added costs for timber crates
Continue Reading →Director sought for National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
14 December 2017
The National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life was created to ensure Australian design guides and standards remain world class in light of climate change, new engineered timbers and changes in building design. Source: Timberbiz Its researchers have also been tasked with dev
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