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BVN & TTW win 2020 ATDA with Marrickville library
Marrickville Library wins the coveted overall award for the 2020 Australian Timber Design Awards. Congratulations BVN and TTW
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New WoodSolutions InFocus Videos
WoodSolutions launches : InFocus - a new video series offering insights into the forest and wood products industry
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Build or rebuild with timber in a BAL-rated location? Yes, free information is available.
Forest and Wood Product Australia Limited (FWPA), the industry body that resources WoodSolutions, has updated resources to help re-build resilient homes in bushfire-prone areas. A program of workshops and further informational resources will be rolled out over the coming months in fire affected communities.
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Women in Construction at Sydney Build Expo 2020 - free rego
Sydney Build, is set to host its largest Women in Construction Summit ever, with an impressive line-up of female ambassadors and industry professionals at the International Convention Centre in March.
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New Design Guide: Mid-rise Timber Building Structural Engineering
The new design guide has been written to  provide structural engineers with the information they require to confidently design a mid-rise timber building.
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2019 changes to the National Construction Code (NCC)
Changes to the 2019 National Construction Code Volume One (NCC) increase the range of buildings, up to an effective height of 25m, in which fire-protected timber construction systems can be used.
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DeHavilland Apartments - mid-rise timber challenges in WA
We spoke to Stuart Hawley, a Perth builder/developer from Bluerock Projects, who is hoping to use his latest project as a demonstration to drive the uptake of timber mid-rise building systems
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Bunjil Place - Grand Prix winner in the 2018 Australian Timber Design Awards
Melbourne’s City of Casey’s spectacular new entertainment precinct, Bunjil Place, added the Grand Prix Award at the Australian Timber Design Awards (ATDA) to its impressive list of achievements.
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Hear a material disruptor at Frame Australia 2018 - Register Now!
Now in its 20th year, Frame Australia 2018 –Timber Offsite Construction (Monday & Tuesday 18-19 June at Park Hyatt Melbourne), features serial construction disruptor Nick Milestone as a keynote speaker
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Inspiring Examples
A spotlight on timber's natural features and vast range of available finishes, accentuating its beauty which, alongside its many other advantages, makes wood the building material of choice in a wide range of applications.
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