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Participants
Funding agencies
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Forest and Wood Products Australia
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The Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPRA) provides a national, integrated research and development focus for the Australian forest and wood products industry.
The FWPA is funded by the industry and the Commonwealth. It is committed to research and development that promotes internationally competitive and environmentally sustainable practices, enhances employment opportunities and contributes to growing Australia’s reputation as an innovative producer of high quality forest and wood products.
The FWPA is providing the base funding for the project's research program.
http://www.fwpa.com.au
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Australian Greenhouse Office
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The Australian Greenhouse Office is the lead Australian Government agency on greenhouse matters. The Australian Government recognises that climate change is a global issue and all nations should take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Australian Government has invested $1.8 billion in responding to climate change, taking cost effective steps to address emissions and support our long-term objectives."
http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/
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Researchers
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Timber Research Unit, School of Architecture, University of Tasmania
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The Timber Research Unit is an industry funded, strategic research facility of the School of Architecture. The Unit's aim is to foster the use of timber as a building material that is efficient, economic, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible. To achieve this, the Unit works closely with the building design professions and the national timber industry to conduct a wide range of educational, research and consultancy activities. The Unit is active across several research areas, namely Timber in ESD building; Developing hardwood production techniques; Extension for timber production and use; and Education and research training
http://oak.arch.utas.edu.au
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School of Architecture, University of Tasmania
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The School of Architecture has a special interest in three broad areas of research, which are ecologically sustainable development; history and theory of architecture, landscape and urbanism; and timber in design and construction. The School offers an integrated architectural education combining design studio with support studies in history, theory, technology and professional practice.
http://www.arch.utas.edu.au
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Major sponsors
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cb&m design solutions p/l
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cb&m design pty ltd has agreed to be the developer for the project. They are working with the University researchers in developing practical solutions for the houses and will manage the construction.
Apart from the key design role, cb&m design solutions p/l are the developers of this project and will make the houses available to the market upon completion. cbm design solutions p/l is an innovative team of people dedicated to providing solutions to our clients' needs through the principles of good design.
cbm operates in the building industry with a selective focus on the design and construction of unique non-traditional new homes, as well as the design and project management of selected building and development projects.
cb&m design solutions p/l will work with local contractors to produce the best results in terms of heightened environmental performance outcomes in the most effective manner. This information will be made available to the industry through cb&m design solution’s relationships with the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and the Master Builders Association (MBA), to help influence sustainable outcomes for the building industry.
http://www.cbmdesign.com.au
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Readymix
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Readymix operates from 10 concrete plants spread thoughout the state of Tasmania & is part of Rinker Group Limited which is one of the world’s top 10 heavy building materials groups, with operations in aggregates,cement, concrete, asphalt and concrete pipe and products. Market capitalization is around US$14billion. Rinker has over 14,000 employees in over 780 sites across the US, Australia and China.
http://www.readymix.com.au/
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Carter Holt Harvey - Futurebuild
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Hyjoist® is straight, lightweight and dimensionally stable with consistent load bearing capacity. Services can be installed within the floor cavity. 100% renewable plantation pine. Made in Australia. Available ex-stock in lengths 4.2-13.2m
http://www.chhfuturebuild.com/
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Carter Holt Harvey - StructaFlor
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Carter Holt Harvey StructaFlor is the most trusted brand in particleboard flooring.
Continuous monitoring delivers a quality product that won't let you down. The unique production process means StructaFlor is pressed upside down forcing the resin to the surface. Due to the high resin-enriched surface, StructaFlor ensures outstanding weather durability.
http://www.chhwoodlogic.com.au/Home/
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CSR Bradford Insulation
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CSR Bradford Insulation has successfully satisfied insulation needs for over 70 years in the Asia Pacific region through the manufacture and supply of quality insulation products.
Supporting our manufacturing and distribution network is a team of highly trained and experienced staff with world class engineering knowledge, research and development, technical and customer service skills.
http://www.bradfordinsulation.com.au
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CSR Gyprock Plasterboard
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Gyprock® plasterboard is a machine made sheet composed of a gypsum core encased in a heavy-duty linerboard. The linerboard is folded around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core. The board ends are cut square. Gyprock® plasterboard is used as an internal lining board to provide smooth, strong, long-lasting walls and ceilings for homes, offices, hospitals, hostels for the aged, schools, shops and factories.
http://www.gyprock.com.au
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CSR PGH Bricks
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PGH® is part of CSR’s Building Materials division and is a leading manufacturer of quality clay bricks and pavers made at factories in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. The company markets under the PGH brand in most states and territories of Australia. In New Zealand, PGH manufactures and markets clay bricks and pavers under the Monier™ brand. CSR’s plants in Australia and New Zealand produce an extensive range of bricks and pavers to suit residential, architectural and commercial projects. Some of the premium bricks in the PGH range are still made by traditional methods, but modern equipment and technology has made it possible to keep up with demand and deliver standards of colour and textural consistency the equal of any in the world.
http://www.pghclay.com.au/
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Tasmanian Timber Promotion Board
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The Tasmanian Timber Promotion Board aims to promote the use of wood, in Tasmania and elsewhere. It is charged particularly with promoting timber produced in Tasmania.
The Board conducts research into the use of wood and its derivatives, sawn timber and timber products, markets timber and timber products, and
disseminates information on using timber and timber products.
http://www.tastimber.tas.gov.au
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Other sponsors
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Becks Proprietary Limited
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Becks Proprietary Limited is a privately owned Tasmanian company that has been servicing the needs of Tasmania for 72 years. We supply an extensive range of products to the construction and retail industries, supplying timber, hardware, trade electrical, plumbing, heavy building material, trusses, wall frames, garden products and much more.
http://www.becks.com.au/
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Bluescope Steel
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BlueScope Steel is the leading steel company in Australia and New Zealand, supplying a large percentage of all flat steel products sold in these markets. The company's products play a big part in people's everyday lives, being vital components in suburban houses, landmark buildings and structures, popular makes of cars, and containers for food and beverages.
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/
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Protek
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Protek Building Surveying Services are leaders in the field of Building Surveying in Tasmania. Services extend State-wide and include all aspects of building surveying. Their focus is on professional delivery of service. They are proud to offer friendly and helpful staff to assist the developer to achieve Building Code compliance.
http://www.protekco.com.au
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Readymix
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Readymix operates from 10 concrete plants spread thoughout the state of Tasmania & is part of Rinker Group Limited which is one of the world’s top 10 heavy building materials groups, with operations in aggregates,cement, concrete, asphalt and concrete pipe and products. Market capitalization is around US$14billion. Rinker has over 14,000 employees in over 780 sites across the US, Australia and China.
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/
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Smorgon Steel
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Smorgon Steel Group Limited is Australia's largest vertically integrated producer of steel and the leading supplier of steel products in its key markets.
http://www.smorgonsteel.com.au/
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