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NHBC and CPA detail more bright construction news
Further positive news on the construction front from the NHBC, Construction Products Association and the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has given building product manufacturers further hope that a recovery in the construction sector is gathering pace.
Indonesia signs FLEGT VPA agreement
The signing by Indonesia this week of its Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) under the EU’s Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade Action Plan (FLEGT) has been broadly welcomed by the timber industry.
New Combilift sideloader wheeled in at merchant
Skipton based Merritt and Fryers is the first company in the UK timber and merchant sector to take delivery of the recently launched Combilift 4-wheel sideloader.
Robots in the frame for timber construction
Researchers in Germany are developing a robotic prefabrication system for lightweight timber construction aimed at the building industry.
Stewart Milne welcomes energy target delay
Stewart Milne Timber Systems has backed moves by the Scottish government to delay the introduction of energy efficiency targets for the construction industry.
Baltic softwood prices set to rise
Buyers of Baltic softwood are braced for price rises in the last part of the year of up to €10, according to EUWID.
EFI looks at science of the future
The European Forest Institute’s (EFI) science and policy forum brought together 250 forest scientists and experts from all over Europe to network on the future of forests.
Wood pellet exports threaten OSB upscale
Demand for wood pellets in the EU, particularly the UK, could start to compete with supplies of timber products for the recovering US housebuilding market.
EU forest strategy draws fire and praise
The EU Forest Strategy finally adopted by the EU Commission has been largely welcomed by industry and commerce, but criticised by some environmental groups.