by FTMA News | Jul 14, 2020 | Tech Talk
THE MATRIX OF TRAINING Training isn’t just important to a company, it is vital. In our industry, if a detailer leaves or if business ramps up, hiring a new or replacement designer becomes a necessity. But training in general is not something that should be limited to...
by FTMA News | Jun 8, 2020 | Tech Talk
DRIED vs. GREEN TIMBER From day to day, most people have some contact with dried or green timber in specifying and designing timber structures. When designing with dried timber, we must use dry timber during manufacturing timber structural components. The consequence...
by FTMA News | May 13, 2020 | Tech Talk
MACHINE DRIVEN vs HAND-HAMMERED NAIL Timber connection systems rely on a combination of the correct product, fasteners and installation practices to achieve their required capacity. They are typically designed and tested by the manufacturer using their proprietary...
by FTMA News | Apr 9, 2020 | Tech Talk
SOME RAMIFICATIONS FROM NCC 2019 Now that NCC 2019 is out and being enforced, a couple of hidden “gems” have surfaced that FTMA members and their customers should be aware of. Unfortunately, neither of them are on the positive side of the ledger this time round. To...
by FTMA News | Feb 26, 2020 | Tech Talk
BOUNCY FLOORS – DON’T BLAME THE JOISTS! As our houses become more modern, clients’ requirements become more challenging. Home-owners and architects are demanding more open-plan spaces for living areas. Commercial projects tend to require wide open spaces...
by FTMA News | Dec 16, 2019 | Tech Talk
IS YOUR BUILDING STABLE? As we move towards Christmas holidays our minds turn to the great Australian tradition – having a BBQ and entertaining family and friends in outdoor Alfresco areas. House designs are often built around these entertainment hubs as we seek...
