by Working Forest | Feb 1, 2018 | Articles
MIRAMICHI, N.B. – Opportunities NB and the New Brunswick government are investing up to $1 million to support a $10-million upgrade of Arbec Forest Products’ production facilities in Miramichi. The investment will secure new equipment and technology for a facility...
by Working Forest | Jan 18, 2018 | Articles
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, recently announced funding of $6.45 million for six projects in British Columbia to promote innovation and diversification in forestry and support collaboration with...
by Working Forest | Jan 9, 2018 | Articles
A construction resource for tall wood buildings and mass timer design is now available from Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. “Ontario’s Tall Wood Building Reference” provides background and references to assist applicants, reviewers and designers...
by Working Forest | Jan 9, 2018 | Articles
The global market for glue-laminated timber or glulam is anticipated to reach US$8 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is likely to register an annual growth rate of 5.9 per cent in terms of value from 2017...
by Working Forest | Jan 2, 2018 | Articles
WASHINGTON – Modular construction, using timber as a key element, is a credible solution to fast and sustainable house building, says Finnish lumber company, Metsä Wood. However, the lumber producer believes that more needs to be done in terms of sharing knowledge and...
