The Sawmill Productivity Improvement Award
The competition is encouraging participating sawmills to improve, thereby becoming more competitive. […]
SSA Chairman’s report
At the recent annual general meeting of Sawmilling South Africa, chairman, Duncan Mackay, presented his report. […]
Timber process innovation boosts supply-chain sustainability
An innovative project by the Weatherboard timber sawmill in Creighton, KwaZulu-Natal has boosted efficiencies, saved fuel and reduced environmental impact for the sawmill and its parent company – global supply-chain CHEP. […]
Technical Matters: Durability
By Neil Summers, AHEC Technical Consultant This is the fourth in a series of technical articles that aim to inform the reader of the different technical properties of wood and how these properties can affect [...]
Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation
Courtesy Wood for Good: www.woodforgood.com Winner of the 2014 EAA Building of the Year Award, the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation is a major refurbishment of an 18th Century Old Royal High School at the [...]
81-87 Weston Street
Courtesy Wood for Good, www.woodforgood.com A study in craftsmanship of wood joinery and concrete walls, this mixed-use, mid-rise building comprises eight spacious, multi-level apartments and a ground floor office space below. […]
A week to go for WoodEx
WoodEX for Africa, Africa’s premier trade expo will be held at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg alongside the African Construction Expo and the Deck & Flooring Expo, WoodEX for Africa 2022 presents the ultimate industry [...]
Alfriston school swimming pool
Wood features in the award winning Alfriston School’s new swimming pool and helps to create a calm environment for both the school’s pupils and the local community. […]
Technical Matters: Characteristics of Hardwood vs Softwood trees
Know your wood By Neil Summers, *AHEC Technical Consultant – Welcome to Technical Matters […]
Technical Matters: Wood & Water
By Neil Summers, AHEC Technical Consultant. This feature will describe the significance of moisture content and the relationship between water and wood. […]