by FTMA News | Nov 28, 2023 | Industry News
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...
by FTMA News | Nov 28, 2023 | Industry News
This piece was written and provided by the Timber Framing Collective. As part of our goal to keep the structural timber category strong in the Australian market, the Timber Framing Collective (TFC) is focused on ensuring that, even with the pressure to grow supply...
by FTMA News | Nov 28, 2023 | Industry News
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,...
by FTMA News | Nov 28, 2023 | Industry News
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...
by FTMA News | Nov 28, 2023 | Industry News
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...
by FTMA News | Nov 28, 2023 | Industry News
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...