by FTMA News | Apr 3, 2019 | 2019 National Conference
Over the years we have had many presentations on Mid-Rise and this year we decided to have fabricators talk about the realities of the projects being done. Now, I have been told by many people that three storey buildings are not Mid-Rise and I know that but the fact...
by FTMA News | Apr 3, 2019 | 2019 National Conference
WoodSolutions seemed to be the key word of the conference as they have their hand in so many pies within the timber supply chain. Eileen Newbury, the National Program Manager at WoodSolutions provided delegates with a brief overview of the new market opportunities for...
by FTMA News | Apr 3, 2019 | 2019 National Conference
There has been a strong loud message within the frame and truss sector and respective timber supply chain that we need a coordinated approach to promoting the benefits of timber framing. Let’s face it, there are plenty of benefits, but are we getting the message...
by FTMA News | Apr 3, 2019 | 2019 National Conference
Clive Martella, FTMA Board Member and Director of MB Prefab Framing in Geelong was down to earth, funny, straight up, hardworking and such an honest person. Clive was an essential person within the FTMA Board. Not only was he one of the people who worked hard to get...
by FTMA News | Apr 3, 2019 | 2019 National Conference
As we learnt at the conference, WoodSolutions are undertaking many projects within the timber supply chain to help the industry grow, innovative and improve. One of those projects is one being undertaken by Chris Hay of Manufacturing Logistics exploring why Builders...
by FTMA News | Apr 3, 2019 | 2019 National Conference
For those outside our sector this type of presentation can be dry but to our sector this is our lifeline and to have someone as dynamic as Tim Woods of Industry Edge present on the current housing market is something I always enjoy. There is so much negative news in...