Walls Plus to Move 4 Those That Can’t

This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. On the 2nd December – this weekend (!) – Walls Plus Ballarat owners, Ian and Sue Booth are really going the distance. Imagine this – 60 studio bikes, 12 hours, spinning those peddles, no breaks. The...

Showcasing Carbon Warrior at Key Trade Expos

Throughout 2022, Carbon Warrior, the environmental initiative of FTMA, has been making its presence felt at various trade shows, effectively communicating the benefits of offsite prefabricated timber frames and trusses to a diverse audience comprising builders,...

Monthly Credit Risk Insights by Alares

This piece was written and provided by Alares. Insolvencies in October remained ~15% above pre-COVID levels following the consistent trend throughout 2023. Court recoveries from the big four banks and small business restructuring appointments remain high, while the...

Is Your Wood Compliant?

This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. Timber Queensland’s Advice on How to Fulfil Your Obligations Using certified timber, or compliant timber is an industry standard, for a couple of important reasons. It is safety assured. It is environmentally...

The War on Waste

This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. Why We Need to Stop Using the ‘W’ Word The other day I was sat in a meeting, discussing circular economy approaches, specifically concerning what to do with wood waste from the vineyard and timber industry. A point got...