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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.74
N.D.I.S. CEILING HOISTS This edition of Tech Talk was written by Dean Ashton, Senior Structural Engineer, for FTMA Principal Partner Multinail. There has been a large increase in the number...
Delivering Value Beyond Price: How MBS Building Supplies Leads with MiTek Solutions
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Principal Partner, MiTek. In a market where price can often feel like the only driving force, fabricator businesses like MBS Building Supplies, led by...
FTMA State Seminars 2025: A Resounding Success Featuring Industry-Leading Insights
The FTMA State Seminars have once again solidified their place as an integral event in the fabricator calendar, bringing together fabricators, expert speakers, and our valued partners. We have so...
Judy Tilling – A Courageous Leader and a Beacon of Inspiration
RIP Judy TIlling Judy Tilling was a remarkable woman whose legacy will forever be etched into the fabric of our industry and our hearts. Judy was more than just an industry colleague; she was a...
Timber and Sustainability: A Chat with David Rowlinson
Written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, STAXA. With sustainability becoming more important in construction, timber is getting a lot of attention for all the right reasons—it’s renewable,...
Changing Construction with DindasJoist Engineered I-Joists
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Dindas Australia. When it comes to modern construction, precision, efficiency, and innovation are not mere preferences; They are...
Energy Prices Set To Increase AGAIN
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Choice Energy. From July 1, 2025, for businesses in Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia, and August 1, 2025, for those in...
Outstanding Collaboration and Innovation at Timbertruss Industry Safety Day
Outstanding collaboration and innovation at Timbertruss Industry Safety Day Safety has always been the backbone of our industry, and it was fantastic to witness the incredible effort put into the...
Manufacturers… Input Needed ~ Timber Systems Designer Course
Written by Kat Welsh Andrew Jones and Renika Muthaya, from purple infinity, are midway through building the Introduction to Timber Systems Design (online pre-employment program). And they need the...
Mentoring Program for Women – Forestry Australia
Forestry Australia Invites Expressions of Interest for Mentoring Program for Women in Forestry Forestry Australia are running this exciting mentoring oppurtunity and are looking for expressions of...
Weinig at the LIGNA 2025: Innovations for a Smarter, More Sustainable Woodworking Industry
Photo credit: Weinig Australia Written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Weinig Australia. LIGNA 2025 proved once again why it is the world’s leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood...
People Matters with HRAnywhere – June 2025
Written and provided by FTMA’s HR Partner, HRAnywhere Changes to Pay from Julst 1st Earlier this month, FTMA members were informed that the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has awarded a 3.5%...
Monthly Credit Risk Insights by Alares
Written and provided by Alares. Insolvencies in May hit another all-time monthly high as the ATO continues to turn the screws on businesses and directors who fail to lodge and pay. In terms of the...
Safety Matters # 7 When Loading or Unloading Near Overhead Power Lines
Written and provided by Andrew Kidd, Chair of the FTMA Frame and Truss National Safety Council Many frame and truss manufacturers will regularly face the risks associated with delivering their...
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