by FTMA News | Mar 29, 2025 | Industry News
About the Timber Circularity Project The Timber Circularity Project is focused on identifying circular pathways for preservative treated timber and engineered wood products (EWP) to keep timber out of landfill. The Australian government is driving the move towards a...
by FTMA News | Mar 28, 2025 | Industry News, People Business
Written and provided by FTMA’s HR Partner, HRAnywhere Heated discussion leading to termination. Was it a dismissal or resignation? The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with an unfair dismissal claim where the central question was whether a worker had...
by FTMA News | Mar 28, 2025 | Industry News
Written and provided by Alares. Insolvencies remained historically high in February, more than 50% above pre-COVID levels, and higher again than February last year. Is this now the new normal, or will insolvencies trend back to historical levels once the “catch...
by FTMA News | Mar 28, 2025 | FTMA Safety First, Industry News
Written and provided by Andrew Kidd, Chair of the FTMA Frame and Truss National Safety Council Highlighting the Importance of Machinery Safety and Guarding This month we will have look at why it is important to ensure that all your plant, machinery and equipment is...
by FTMA News | Mar 28, 2025 | Industry News
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh On March 8th 2025, it was International Women’s Day. To celebrate, over the month of March FTMA has been publishing articles showcasing 4 incredible women in the Timber Industry. Read all the articles below… “All of us...
by FTMA News | Mar 26, 2025 | FTMA Framed Faces, Industry News
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh “I’ve overcome some barriers, but it’s helped shape me, who I am today. And it’s certainly not going to stop me for the future.” Jacinta Colley, Sales Director for Vida Wood Australia On March 8th 2025, it was...