The construction industry is welcoming the federal government's commitment to growing more timber amid supply shortages, but the forestry sector remains tentative. Industry groups are waiting to hear ...

UP to $27 million will be injected into the SA forestry industry to provide a short-term stimulus to promote long-term investment, says Treasurer Jack Snelling. The government previously offered the ...

Australia's timber shortage is not just hurting builders but is having a "big domino effect" on trades dependent on the construction industry, an emergency summit at South Australian Parliament has ...

Builders fear a crisis brought on by unprecedented housing activity and a key shortage could trigger job losses and business collapses, a state MP warns. SA Best has called an emergency summit on June ...

China’s suspension of both SA and Tasmanian timber imports this week comes after a similar ban was slapped on Victoria and Queensland. Australian wine, beef, barley and seafood also have been targeted ...

Treasurer Jack Snelling said Carter Holt Harvey had knocked back its first offer of financial help, but the government was preparing a new package. He declined to reveal the proposed amount but said ...

Sawmilling South Africa (SSA) and the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) have both proposed that timber be designated a construction material of choice. This will assist in ...

The Annual Timber Engineered Product Awards was hosted by the Institute for Timber Construction (ITC-SA) at Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on 19 August. The event showcased and rewarded top class ...