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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.68
MULTIPLE SUPPORTS AND LOAD REVERSAL This episode of Tech Talk was written by Vaimiti Rigal – Structural Engineer for FTMA Principal Partner Multinail. When detailing trusses and frames, we...
Safety Matters #1 The Hazards of Noise – with Andrew Kidd
Written and provided by Andrew Kidd, Chair of the FTMA Frame and Truss National Safety Council Noise is a Common Hazard In early September the FTMA had a few members make contact asking about the...
Trussted Insight – Latest Edition Has Landed for FTMA Members
Turning the housing tap back on… easier said than done, and where will the work be? With Tim Woods of IndustryEdge, October 2024 Action and plans to meet Australia’s housing needs look set to define...
A Step Towards a Greener Future – Official Launch of Report – Recommendations for Australian Government
L-R – Dr. Alastair Woodard (WPV), Kersten Gentle (FTMA), Lesia Goodwin (Gippsland Forestry Hub), Jon Lambert (Heartwood Unlimited). L-R – Jon Lambert, Kersten Gentle, Lesia Goodwin, Dr....
Womersley’s Rocketship Has Landed
Written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Baumann Sideloaders Australia. Long loads and narrow driveways. It’s a problem that the Womersley family has faced for generations, and they’re not...
The Advantages of Using Engineered Wood Products in Construction
Written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Dindas Australia. Builders, designers and contractors always look for ways to build stronger, more sustainable buildings. Over the years, the...
Unanimous Support at FTMA’s Special General Meeting
The landscape of organisations is evolving, and it’s crucial for Associations to adapt accordingly. That’s why we’re excited to announce the adoption of the new FTMA Australia...
Cross Laminated Timber and Lightweight Hybrid Construction
Written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Timberlink. NeXTimber® by Timberlink® was thrilled to present at the recent Timber Construct conference in Melbourne. Jeremy Church, General Manager...
Lights, Camera, Action!
Attention all shutterbugs and camera-wielding wizards of the frame and truss industry! FTMA Australia is rolling out the red carpet for some Hollywood-style glamour right in your workplace. Forget...
Are Your Employees Invested With the Best?
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, First Super. First Super’s performance has been recognised by Money magazine as the Best of the Best – Balanced Super Product¹,...
People Matters with HRAnywhere – October 2024
Written and provided by FTMA’s HR Partner, HRAnywhere Role Restructuring? What You Need to Know… Often times, a business may no longer need an employee’s role to be done by anyone...
Weinig Australia FTMA’s New Supporting Partner Bringing the Latest Machinery to Australian Frame and Truss
This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. Photo credit: Weinig Australia Many of Australia’s frame and truss fabricators will be familiar with the name Michael Weinig, their range of OptiCut...
Key Outcomes from the September FTMA Strategic Technical Group Meeting
The recent FTMA Strategic Technical Group (STG) meeting in September was a crucial gathering marking significant discussions on offsite elemental prefabrication technologies and the future landscape...
Precision Docked-To-Length Studs: Optimizing Wall Framing – With Staxa
Written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, STAXA. Precision Docked-To-Length Studs: Optimizing Wall Framing Production Operations The transition from traditional nominal length studs to...