Norvik hf have shareholders approved the SEK1.54 billion ($143.50 million USD) public takeover offer of Berg Timber, according to Timber Trades Journal.
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Melbourne, Australia’s Tallest Mass Timber Office Building is Completed, and a Second Is on the Way
Melbourne, Australia’s tallest mass timber office building has been completed, according to ArchitectureAU. The 15-story, 18,200 m2 building was built with sustainability in mind.
Canada’s 2022 Labor Shortages Cost Independent Businesses $38 Billion in Lost Revenue
Ontario small businesses missed out on over $16 billion (CAD) in revenue opportunities in 2022 because they had to turn away contracts or sales due to a labor shortage, according to a report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business reviewed by Ontario Construction News.
Weyerhaeuser to Invest $96 Million in Its Dodson, Louisiana, Sawmill
Weyerhaeuser announced, through a press release issued by Louisiana Economic Development, that it is investing $96.2 million to modernize and decarbonize its lumber mill in Dodson, Louisiana.
BC Government Announces $6.49 Million in Additional Funding to Support Wood-Product Manufacturing
BC is contributing as much as $6.49 million (CAD) through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund to fund three capital projects and three planning projects.
US Monthly Construction Spending Increases Month-Over-Month and Year-Over-Year in October
Total construction spending during October was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,027.1 billion, 0.6% above the revised September estimate.
Monthly Mortgage Payments Fall While New Listings Increase
The typical US homebuyer’s monthly mortgage payment during the four-week period ending November 26th was $2,575, down from $2,739 last month, Redfin reported.
Brazilian Exports of Wood-Based Products Decline Year-Over-Year in October
Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) in October fell 31.0% in value compared to October 2022, according to the International Tropical Timber Organization.
Housing Starts in Japan Decline for Fifth Consecutive Month in October
Japan reported on Thursday that housing starts in Japan declined for the fifth consecutive month in October, according to Business Insider.
Canadian Employment and Unemployment Changes Modestly in November
Canadian employment was little changed in November, with 25,000, or 0.1%, new jobs created. This is the second consecutive month of little change.