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Henley and the halo effect
When a building company is owned by a business with deep roots in forestry, it’s only natural those values shape how they think about building homes. In turn, that commitment to sustainability ...
Builder AS 1684 Framing Residential
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HIA GreenSmart 2023
WoodSolutions was proud to sponsor the recent HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards. These awards celebrate visionaries in environmentally focussed home construction and design, championing innovative solutions for enhanced home efficiency.
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Hickinbotham Group: South Australia’s largest builder is backing timber framing
South Australia’s top home builder, and 7th most prolific in Australia according to HIA’s Top 100 Builders report for FY25, The Hickinbotham Group is proud to use timber framing – and they’re ...
Builder AS 1684 Framing Residential
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How do the 2022 NCC changes affect timber?
The National Construction Code 2022 (NCC) is to be released shortly and the following article provides some background to changes that may have an impact on the timber industry. The NCC sets the mi...
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How timber framing in Australia is sourced
If trees absorb the carbon dioxide that contributes to global warming, how can harvesting them for timber framing be good for the environment?
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How timber framing in Australia is sourced
If trees absorb the carbon dioxide that contributes to global warming, how can harvesting them for timber framing be good for the environment?As one of our oldest and most popular building resources, ...
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Iconic Sydney Opera House Concert Hall takes home prize
Last night’s 24th annual Australian Timber Design Awards saw an Australian icon take the big win. The Sydney Opera House Concert Hall renewal project took home the awards for Interior Fit out – Commercial as well as the major award in the ceremony held last night, in Melbourne.
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Industry and University Educators unite to talk timber education and R&D
WoodSolutions' Education Program delivered its third Industry-University Educator workshop last week, supported by the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design & Planning, and School of Civil Engineering.
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Industry takes centre stage in achieving net-zero emissions with innovative three-part carbon series
In a bid to combat climate change and achieve emission reduction targets, the Australian Government set ambitious goals, legislating a 43% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050...
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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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