In March 2020, FII China and RCC China completed a survey report on the impact of #COVID19 on China’s wood trade, construction and real estate industries. In July 2020, a follow-up survey was conducted to assess how COVID-19 continued… more
China’s Gross domestic product (GDP) grew 3.2% year-on-year in Q2 2020, recovering from a record contraction in Q1 as lockdown measures ended and policymakers stepped up stimulus measures to combat the impact of the pandemic crisis. So… more
As the world continues to recover from the COVID-19 induced economic recession, South Korean President Moon administration has proposed spending $60 billion over the next five years on the Korean New Deal to prepare the South Korean… more
Since confirming its first domestic case of COVID-19 infection on Jan. 20 in South Korea, the COVID-19 outbreak has battered the nation’s exports and depressed local consumption. The pandemic has brought the global economy to a… more
As the COVID-19 Pandemic curve has been flattened and under control in South Korea, cancelled trade shows have resumed. Custom home builders, who rely more on a person to person consultation with their clients, have been hit harder due to… more
The push for wood has been supported by one of Korea’s largest TV channels Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation(MBC). The media outlet recently featured a TV program headlined “The recent trend is wood frame building: the building with wood… more
May total housing starts continued to trail year prior results, falling 12.3% to finish at 63,683 units. Owner occupied housing declined 20.7% and rental housing fell 8.1%. Wooden housing fell 15.6% to 35,632 units. Post and beam starts… more
As a result of a multi-year market access initiative aimed at opening the Japanese market up for nail-laminated timber (NLT), COFI recently received certificates from MLIT* for the quasi-fire resistive structure approvals. The approvals… more
With its environmentally friendly and economical design, the Muratakai Shonan Oba Hospital recently opened on July 1, 2020. The hospital is located 50 km southwest of Tokyo in Fujisawa City in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is one of the largest… more
Evo Wood, a well-known furniture manufacturer based in Gurgaon, has pioneered a new application for B.C. forest products – thin panels used for decorative furniture overlays.
Looking for a solid wood substitute and an alternative to… more
Dialogue
Delving into the wood construction world, to understand the essence of modern wood construction to see how wood, this ancient and historic building material, is being re-interpreted in this modern society
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The Prefab Building Development 2019 Report released by MOHURD indicates a positive trend for the growth potential for off-site construction and prefabrication in China. Together with the new green building evaluation standard issued on… more
This Policy Briefing is developed by FII China to provide an update to Canadian stakeholders on China’s current economic situation, policies and government directions relating wood, construction and real estate industries in 2020.
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On June 18, 2020, Canada Wood China organized an event in partnership with the Guangdong Provincial Construction Sustainability and Prefabricated Industry Association to celebrate the launch of the Guangdong Wood Structure Branch… more
Two prominent wooden warehouses were recently designed and built by platform frame construction (total floor area for each building is approximately 1,400 m²) in an economical and environmentally friendly way in Fukushima Prefecture. The… more
Educational seminars and training workshops are two key tools used by the Forestry Innovation Investment (FII) team in India to inform local manufacturers, stockists, architects and other key stakeholders on the merits and applications of… more
A recent third-party cost comparison report conducted by a Korea general contractor company shows wood infill wall system can save 20% construction cost over traditional concrete walls. The study was done for the Seoul City Social Housing… more
IDS is one of the leading architectural firms in Korea and considered as the champion and leader in the sustainable architecture of wood buildings, notably through the design for Korea’s tallest modern wood construction.
Its… more
The design of a high-end residential complex in Gyeonggi Province, Korea, was released recently. The project will be comprised of 34 post-beam wood houses using glue-laminated timber (Glulam) made of Canadian fiber and all other framing… more
BC softwood lumber exports:
Softwood lumber exports from BC have declined in volume quarter on quarter since 19Q2. In 20Q1 the total exports further slipped by 9.7% over 19Q4, reaching 3,979K m3. The export volume of 20Q1 stands at 78.4%… more
