German timber associations warn “construction boost” alone won’t solve housing crisis

Germany’s federal government has unveiled its so-called “Bau-Turbo” initiative to accelerate housing…

German sawmill industry heads towards lowest production in years

Germany’s sawmill industry is heading in 2025 toward the lowest production volume…

German and Austrian timber industries welcome EU deforestation law postponement

The European Commission’s proposal to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by…

German timber associations warn “construction boost” alone won’t solve housing crisis

Germany’s federal government has unveiled its so-called “Bau-Turbo” initiative to accelerate housing…

Warnings that EUDR could create supply chain chaos

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), set to apply from December 31, 2025…

New CLT plant in Germany

Josef Schmelter GmbH is expanding its operations with the construction of a…

German timber associations warn “construction boost” alone won’t solve housing crisis

Germany’s federal government has unveiled its so-called “Bau-Turbo” initiative to accelerate housing…

Construction recovery: Germany sees sharp rise in building permits

Germany saw a significant recovery in building permits for residential construction in…

EUDR could cost German timber industry billions

The German timber sector faces substantial financial and operational challenges due to…

Global softwood lumber market faces uneven demand and high costs in 2025

In 2025, the global softwood lumber market is experiencing a complex mix…