Wood Construction

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  • May 22, 2012 08:34

    U.S.: building permits up 25,7%

    The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for April 2012: [more...]

  • May 22, 2012 08:17

    U.S. softwood and panel markets - week 20, 2012

    Framing lumber trading quieted at the mill level, as buyers were cautious about placing orders for shipments beyond the first week of June... [more...]

  • May 21, 2012 15:00

    Construction output up by 12.4%

    In the construction sector, seasonally adjusted production rose by 12.4% in the euro area in March 2012, compared with the previous month. The highest increases were registered in Germany (+30.7%), France (+17.8%), the United Kingdom (+14.8%) and Italy (+9.5%)... [more...]

  • May 18, 2012 13:26

    No market shutdown for Södra Timber

    Södra Timber has decided not to implement any market shutdown ahead of the summer. This decision means that all softwood sawmills will just be closing for the summer holidays as usual. However, it is not possible to rule... [more...]

  • May 17, 2012 09:56

    Latvia: sharp reduction in log exports

    Latvia exported until beginning of March 2012 572.000 cbm, 25% less logs than during the same period of the previous year. The exports of softwood logs decreased by 1% reaching 40 000 cbm, those of industrial... [more...]

  • May 16, 2012 14:22

    Sources for two latest sawmill blasts identified

    As WorkSafeBC reported Monday the ignition sources for the two latest sawmill blasts are identified. While the investigations are ongoing sawmills in the area are facing rising premiums asked by insurance companies... [more...]

  • May 16, 2012 10:07

    Interfor reports net loss of $ 6.5 million

    Interfor reported a net loss of $6.5 million in the first quarter of 2012. Lumber production in the first quarter was 323 million board feet, up 29 million board feet (+10%). Although the economic outlook for China appears less robust in 2012 compared to recent years, Interfor expects lumber imports to China to grow. [more...]

  • May 15, 2012 21:31

    U.S. softwood and panel markets - week 19, 2012

    Framing lumber trading moderated following several weeks of hectic activity... [more...]

  • May 15, 2012 15:50

    Latvia: increase in timber exports

    The exports of timber from Latvia have reached a level of 317 000 m³ at the end of February 2012, noticeably more than the level reached at the same time period the year before. The exports of... [more...]

  • May 15, 2012 11:11

    US: Builder confidence increased

    Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes had a significant increase in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. The index increased 10 points [more...]