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Bottom Plate Requirements for Double-sided Plywood Wall Bracing Units Consulting engineers commonly specify double-sided plywood bracing units when there is insufficient width for single-sided...
Transforming Construction in WA: The Rise of Offsite Prefabricated Trusses
FTMA Members out in force, attending the meeting In the ever-evolving world of roof construction, staying informed and agile is more critical than ever. The recent FTMA Australia meeting hosted by...
Safety, Speed and Efficiency: Unlock the Benefits of MiTek Posi-Strut Cassettes
Written and provided by FTMA Principal Partner, MiTek. In an increasingly competitive construction industry, fabricators are under pressure to innovate, boost efficiency and ensure the highest...
MeyWALL: LVL Wall Framing
Written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Meyer Timber. MeyWALL: LVL Wall Framing meyWALL is a high-performance LVL solution designed for use in manufactured wall frames, offering superior...
How to Enter the Draw to Win a Month’s Electricity – With Choice Energy
Written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Choice Energy. Why Choose Choice Energy as Your Energy Broker? When it comes to managing your energy costs, Choice Energy provides significant...
Design Guides That Matter #9 – Written for the Industry BY the Industry
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh What You Need to Know About Moisture Management of Timber Frame Construction Welcome back for the September edition of Design Guides That Matter #9. Where we...
STRUCTApanel 12mm: The Superior Panel for Livable Housing Design
Written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner Australian Panels The recent updates to the Livable Housing Design Standard by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) introduced new requirements...
Showcasing the Combi-CSS – Tilling Timber Case Study – with Combilift
Written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner Combilift One of the problems that came to the fore during the COVID-19 supply chain crisis, was Australia’s imbalance of shipping containers. This...
Turning Waste into Value: Circularity at OneFortyOne
Written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner OneFortyOne OneFortyOne is pleased to share a new video, showcasing how the redeveloped Glencoe Nursery is repurposing waste products to protect...
Alpine Truss Celebrate RU OK? Day With Staff Service Awards and Launch of EAP
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh Alpine Truss have been making September all about their staff. On the 12th September, RU OK? Day happened, and at Alpine Truss they didn’t just acknowledge this...
People Matters with HRAnywhere – September 2024
Written and provided by FTMA’s HR Partner, HRAnywhere Casual employees – Fair Work changes as of 26 August 2024 As part of the Fair Work ‘Closing Loopholes’ reform, the definition of a...
Machinery For Sale – September Adverts
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. FTMA has new adverts on the Machinery For Sale page. Worldwide Truss and Frame are selling 2 x Bostich Portal Gantry with 20 t. Press and 2 x Pedestal Truss Setup...
A Tribute to Nev Smith – Dynamic Timbers’ Founder
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh A Tribute to Nev Smith 1952 – 2024 Thoughts with The Smith Family, and the Dynamic Timbers Community Unfortunately, at the beginning of August came the sad...
Monthly Credit Risk Insights by Alares
This piece was written and provided by Alares. Most of the key business risk factors remain high as the ATO and major lenders remain vigilant in their recoveries. Key highlights in August •...
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