Members of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers (IBB) have rejected the labor agreement that was worked out between the railroads and the leadership of 12 different rail workers unions. The IBB represents about 300 rail employees.
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Stora Enso and Voodin Blade Technology Announce Partnership to Develop Sustainable Wind Turbine Blades
Stora Enso and Voodin Blade Technology, a German-based startup, announced on Tuesday that they have signed a partnership agreement to develop sustainable wind turbine blades made of wood using Stora Enso’s LVL, a mass timber product.
BC Announces New Rural Economic Diversification Program
The BC Government announced that it is investing as much as $33 million (CAD) in 2022–23 to support projects that promote economic diversification, resilience, clean-growth opportunities, and infrastructure development.
Mortgage Credit Availability Declines for Eighth Consecutive Month in October
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index report, which analyzes data from the ICE Mortgage Technology, Mortgage credit availability declined for the eighth consecutive month in October.
Producer Price Index for Final Demand Up 0.2% in October and 8.0% Year-Over-Year
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today) that the Producer Price Index for final demand, seasonally adjusted, increased 0.2% in October. On an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand advanced 8.0% for the 12 months ending in October.
Typical US Home Buyer Earnings to Qualify for a Mortgage at Current Rates up 45.6% Year-Over-Year
Redfin reports that according to their estimates, a homebuyer must earn $107,281 a year in order to be able to afford the typical monthly US mortgage payment of $2,682.00. That number is up 45.6% from a year ago.
Roseburg Forest Products’ California Veneer Plant Resumes Operations After September 2nd Mill Fire
Roseburg Forest Products on Friday (11-11-22) announced that it began full operations of its Weed, California, veneer manufacturing plant on Wednesday, returning 145 team members to full schedules after implementing new safety procedures and keeping city and county leaders informed since the September 2nd mill fire.
Washington, DC’s First Mass Timber Commercial High-Rise Opens
Washington, DC’s first mass timber commercial office building has opened at 80 M Street. The new mass timber structure is located atop the oldest high-rise building in DC’s Navy Yard neighborhood. The project used about 1,380 tons of mass timber.
University of Washington Home to a New Mass Timber Building
The University of Washington is now the home of Founders Hall, the new location of the Foster School of Business. According to the project’s design architect LMN Architects, the 84,800 square foot mass timber building was designed to create a new hub for community, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Investment in Canadian Building Construction Declines in September
Statistics Canada reported today that investment in building construction in Canada declined 0.6% to $20.9 billion (CAD) in September. Investment in residential building construction declined 1.3% to $15.4 billion. Single-family home investment fell 1.3% to $8.5 billion.