According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Canadian exports and imports fell for the second straight month in […]
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Mass Timber Construction Continues to Grow Across the US
According to the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and WoodWorks™- the Wood Products Council – mass timber construction is continuing to […]
Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners Learn About Impact of Northern Pulp Shutdown
The recently announced closing of the Northern Pulp Mill in Nova Scotia, which is scheduled to take place on, or […]
U.S Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly
Freddie Mac has reported the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®. The weekly average rate for new mortgages, as […]
U.S. Census Bureau Reports on Monthly Construction Spending for November 2019
Total construction spending during November 2019 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,324.1 billion, 0.6% above the […]
Canadian Scientists Study how to Adapt Building Codes to Weather Changes
When storm winds howl and rivers flood, buildings take the brunt. And as climate change makes all kinds of extreme […]
U.S Mortgage Rates Rise as Optimism Drives Yields
Freddie Mac reported that the weekly average rate for new mortgages, as of 26th December 2019 were up. A 30-year […]
Kenora Forest Products is For Sale Following Owner’s Bankruptcy Filing
Kenora Forest Products, located in Kenora Ontario is for sale. The Ontario sawmill has been shut down since September, affecting […]
Canadian Forestry Sector Transitioning to Meet Climate Demands
Canada’s shift to a low-carbon economy is causing the forestry sector to transform itself. Bob Larocque, the senior vice-president of […]
Recent Federal Ruling on O&C Lands Ensures Sustained Lumber Harvest & Public Access
On November 25, 2019, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled in favor of the Association of O&C counties in a […]