One of my biggest dilemmas arose in March 1995 when I accepted a full page advert from McKern Manufacturing, the producer of “Builder’s Steel Framing Studs”. According to the company, the studs allowed for a composite timber-steel product that was around 50/50 timber and steel.
Read MoreRecently, I’ve been getting to know the diverse and down-to-earth timber industry as the new Associate Editor of TimberTrader News. What has struck me most is the passion and enthusiasm among members of this industry, including young professionals committed to its longevity. This month’s interview subject, Natalie Kimber, is no exception and, recently joined the Victorian Association of Forest Industries as their new Media and Communications Officer. Natalie was kind enough to let TimberTrader News quiz her on her new role and provide us with her industry insights.
Read MoreLooking back over the three editions that made up our portfolio for 1985 I have come to the realisation that 30 years is really not that long ago. In fact, I expect many reading these pages today will exclaim, “I remember that” and “I remember that, too”, numerous times as we take a trip down memory lane.
Read MoreOur policy of featuring people, people and more people hasn’t changed and the first edition of this year was no different. We featured a section called “2004 National Nights of Excellence’ where photos from awards nights and events were scattered throughout the magazine. Neville Smith Timber celebrated their 80th birthday and we had a wonderful story on Michael Kennedy, of Kennedy’s Classic Aged Timber, who told us of his passion for recycled timber and the design and application possibilities for the product.
Read MoreIn the city of Launceston, Tasmania, the University of Tasmania’s School of Architecture is the home to a variety of courses that, together, offer students a multi-disciplinary education across the design and building sector.
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