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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.32
In a Timber Shortage, Know Your Strengths If the current global pandemic isn’t enough for Truss & Frame fabricators to deal with, they are also faced with the uncertainty of timber supply....
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Is Your Workplace a Supportive Work Haven?
Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) is a significant issue in Australia affecting approximately one in four women. DFV can happen to anyone, regardless of where they live, their profession, their...
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Who Has a Working Crystal Ball?
Back in January, we were preparing messages focussed on bouncing back into a buoyant market and supporting our customers to get back to ‘normal’. February brought to light the very real timber...
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The Perfect Circular Economy
What We Do reDirect Recycling has been formed out of long-term investment into the Circular Economy via the Borg network of companies and recent acquisitions that feed into its vertical integration...
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HomeBuilder Extension to Hopefully Bring Relief!
FTMA Members have all been under the pump, trying to keep up with the ever-increasing demand created by the HomeBuilder program, however, it was getting to a stage where there were serious concerns...
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Celebrating Women in Trade with Bowens
Wednesday 17th March 2021 was the first real face to face event I have attended since my board came to town in February 2020, so to say I was keen to get back to it was an understatement. The event...
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Hundegger extends Service Support in the Region
Back in early 2019 after an internal reshuffle, at Hundegger Australasia Pty Ltd we made a conscious decision to expand our Technical Service Department and to decentralise the long-standing...
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I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar
In 1972, Helen Reddy released I Am Woman, which fast became an anthem for the women’s movement and after nearly 50 years since its release, the song was sung by a friend’s daughter in Woiwurrung,...
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An Open Letter to the Market from the Independent Hardware Group
Our industry finds itself in unique circumstances. Grappling with soaring interest in house and renovation projects, the sudden growth in global demand for materials has caused a sizable shift in...
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Opportunities for Mid-Rise Lightweight Framing
This article was written and provided by Laurence Ritchie of the WoodSolutions Mid-Rise Advisory Team. Almost unheard of a decade ago, mid-rise timber construction is quickly gaining traction in...
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It’s a Great Time to Do Timber Business in Queensland – in person
Spirits were high last month when for the first time in over a year, industry stakeholders came together in person for Timber Queensland’s Doing Timber Business in Queensland one-day symposium in...
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Machinery for Sale – Owen AutoBench Series 3
MACHINERY FOR SALE FTMA Australia Member, Alpine Truss Pty Ltd has the following item for sale: Owen AutoBench Series 3 $32,000 2011 Good Condition If interested please call George Prothero of...
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Policy Alignment Needed to Stabilise Australian Housing Boom
Timber industry advocacy groups are calling for the Federal and State Governments to work together in National Cabinet to implement policy alignment measures to deliver the best long-term outcomes...
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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.31
UNDERSTANDING THE CERTIFIER PERSPECTIVE I have a friend of 15 years who had a long career in carpentry, building inspection and building education. He always enjoyed trying to shock me with stories...
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