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Hot Topic Hawke’s Bay
Hot Topic Hawke’s Bay
Opinion
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Engineered wood a vital construction sector tool for sustainability

In light of government's climate emergency declaration, it's time to look at wood, says Scott Watson.

Scott Watson
Thu, 24 Dec 2020

The government’s recent climate emergency declaration and its requirement for the public sector to be carbon neutral by 2025 means it is time for the construction sector to take a closer look at wood as an alternative to concrete and steel.

Cost is often cited as a reason not to introduce

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Scott Watson
Thu, 24 Dec 2020
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