Timber
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Bamboo explored for Australian construction
University of Queensland Ph.D. student Mateo Gutierrez suggests exploring the use of bamboo as a sustainable flooring and furniture option. However, the material isn’t ... -
Salvaged timber put to good use in communities
Flood-damaged timber from the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales has been put to good use in hundreds of public projects. The timber ... -
A decision on timber cladding
The Wood Cladding and External Fixtures Alliance met this week to discuss the Australian Building Codes Board’s (ABCB) decision regarding timber cladding and the ... -
Global growth in mass wood is now underway
Portland Oregon was host to the International Mass Timber Conference this March. Attracting 1,600 delegates from 30 countries across forestry, building design, development, manufacturing ... -
Hop on the CLT bandwagon
A Sydney-based cross laminated timber (CLT) specialist has recently completed its first residential project using the material. Cameron Grimes takes a look at some ... -
Hyne Timber announces significant expansion to GLT manufacturing
Hyne Timber has announced a significant expansion to its Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) manufacturing capability in Maryborough, Queensland. This expansion investment, with the support ... -
Why re-stumping is important
House foundations repairs, such as re-stumping, are crucial to ensuring the safety and stability of buildings because, as with any physical support, foundations are ... -
XLam opens Cross Laminated Timber plant in Wodonga
XLam’s Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) plant is now running in Australia with production commencing at the new Wodonga facility. CLT is part of a ... -
First CLT plant in Australia now underway
XLam has announced its new manufacturing plant for Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) at Wodonga is now underway and has commenced supply of prefabricated CLT panels. ... -
Hyne Timber upgrades Tuan Mill
Hyne Timber has announced it is currently upgrading key saw line components at its Tuan Mill in Queensland, including equipment upgrades to more accurately scan ...
