XLam Appoints New CEO
As Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) continues to grow in popularity, CLT supplier XLam continues its growth too with the appointment of new Chief Executive Officer Gary Caulfield.
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National Construction Code change: the industry responds
The recently announced changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) will open Australia’s timber industry up to significant new sales opportunities and has the industry buzzing.
Read MoreUPDATE: Buyers for Masters circle in
Fairfax media reported earlier this week that several global private equity companies, including Blackstone and TPG, were in talks with Woolworths over the potential sale. Blackstone refused to comment on the rumours except...
Read MoreNational Construction Code proposal passes
Regarded as the most significant shake up to Australia’s timber industry in 30 years, the National Construction Code Board’s (NCCB) approval of a deemed-to-satisfy proposal will now make it easier for developers to use timber in mid to high-rise construction. TimberTrader News associate editor Megan Macdonald sat down with Ric Sinclair, managing director of the FWPA, in this exclusive interview about the announcement.
Read MoreGet your skate on
Hurfords Wholesale has shown how distinctive timber choices and fittings can meet a unique client brief, in a project which saw the company deck out a local skate shop with fittings that captured an outdoorsy vibe.
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