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Fondart Funds Wood Trades School in Tortel

Fondart Funds Wood Trades School in Tortel

The boardwalks of Tortel are a natural reflection of a history tied to wood and its many uses for habitability and daily life. Building on this tradition, the Tortel Woodworkers …

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Pioneering program will drive industrialized housing construction in Ñuble

Pioneering program will drive industrialized housing construction in Ñuble

The Regional Productive Development Committee approved the Integrated Territorial Program (PTI) for Industrialized Housing Construction. With a budget of $139 million for its first year, it aims to transform the …

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Conaf Drives Native Forest Recovery in O'Higgins

Conaf Drives Native Forest Recovery in O'Higgins

The National Forestry Corporation (Conaf) took the initiative in the battle against damages caused by wildfires, implementing an ambitious restoration project in the commune of La Estrella.Conaf's executive director, Rodrigo …

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Bloqus: The LEGO-Style Social Housing Revolution in Chile

Bloqus: The LEGO-Style Social Housing Revolution in Chile

In an effort to address the housing deficit and promote sustainability, the Universidad San Sebastián (USS), with the support of CORFO Biobío and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development …

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Urban Tree Study: Only 3 Communes in Greater Concepción Meet WHO-Recommended Index

Urban Tree Study: Only 3 Communes in Greater Concepción Meet WHO-Recommended Index

Urban growth and climate change make it essential for cities to have a significant number of trees to reduce temperatures and promote community health, especially for older adults, who may …

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Wood 4.0: Robotics and Technology Drive the Transformation of the Industry in Biobío

Wood 4.0: Robotics and Technology Drive the Transformation of the Industry in Biobío

The timber industry in Biobío is steadily advancing toward automation and digital transformation, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the University of Bío-Bío, the company SSGM, and the support of …

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