by FTMA News | Mar 24, 2022 | Tech Talk
A CodeMark Certified Product Given the current Supply Chain uncertainties, and continuous search for product to just enable building progress, it is good to know that there are systems to guide the purchaser. An essential requirement for all building products and...
by FTMA News | Feb 25, 2022 | Tech Talk
Earthquake Design Unlike its trans-Tasman neighbour, Australia has been spared from a major earthquake event so far. Surely its position on the Australian plate is a good reason for that but we cannot expect such luck to last forever. According to Geoscience...
by FTMA News | Dec 20, 2021 | Tech Talk
Introduction of New Glulam Grades & Products With yet another challenging year coming to a close, I’m sure we are all looking forward to a well-deserved break from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, timber supply issues and the booming construction industry as a...
by FTMA News | Nov 25, 2021 | Tech Talk
Coping with Timber Shortages The Australian timber industry is currently coping with a severe short supply of structural timber. While local producers are making every effort to bridge the supply chain, there is a major influx of natural sawn and other engineered...
by FTMA News | Oct 28, 2021 | Tech Talk
Highlighted Changes of New AS 4055 and AS/NZS 1170.2 There are two major Australian standards for wind loads and wind actions for the building industry to follow. They are AS 4055 – Wind load for housing, and AS/NZS 1170.2 – Structural design actions Part...
by FTMA News | Sep 25, 2021 | Tech Talk
Common Site Issues Construction schedules can often be challenging and any impacts to the flow of installation can be costly and lead to frustration. However, a number of the issues we see are repetitive and can be easily avoided on site with a little attention to...
