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How much wood could the market absorb? A lot more
The pandemic and wildfires have seriously hampered supplies of lumber, and construction companies are paying dearly.
Builders grapple with land shortage, lumber costs
U.S. homebuilders are poised to benefit this spring homebuying season. But soaring lumber prices and a shortage of construction-ready land could limit their ability to capitalize on strong market trends, analysts say.
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A Sheridan business has more than 2 million board feet of reclaimed lumber available.
Wood industry launches online calculator to show benefits of wood
A group representing wood industry associations hopes that a new online calculator will show businesses benefits of using wood as a construction material, particularly on non-residential buildings.
Stimson lumber mill explodes again, continues to operate
The Stimson Lumber Mill in Gaston caught fire and exploded on Tuesday.
Second draft of LEED 2012 focuses on materials
The second draft of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design 2012 standards is out, and the U.S. Green Building Council is accepting public comments from Aug. 1 to Sept. 14. The new draft reflects thousands of comments made on the first draft and includes some major changes, especially in the materials and resources section.
LEED pilot credit spurs new debate on certified wood
As debate continues over proposed changes to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system, forest certification is emerging as a heated issue. A pilot credit announced last week moves away from the Forest Stewardship Council-only policy, although the U.S. Green Building Council has not made final decisions about how to deal with the complex issues surrounding wood certification.
Rising lumber prices have saw mills looking for buyers overseas
Prices for logs have skyrocketed lately because of foreign demand. This has left local mills in a bind because lumber prices remain low.
EPA rule worries Oregon timber industry
An Environmental Protection Agency rule regulating biomass facilities could affect the way the timber industry disposes of waste wood. Most Oregon timber facilities burn unused wood and convert it into energy, much like biomass. Timber businesses say added regulations and expenses could hurt the bottom line and result in job losses.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
