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Executive Officer’s 2020 Summary
Tough times do not last however tough people do and 2020 has shown how tough our industry is. Within weeks of last year’s AGM, fires were beginning to ravage the landscape. No one at the time could...
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Onsite TRUST is a MUST!
The building industry (like most) is constantly looking for ways to save time – but some areas simply cannot be compromised. At the end of the day safety onsite and quality of work have to be...
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Brace Yourself for 2021!!!
The Engineered Wood wholesale and distribution space in Australia in world rankings is right up there when it comes to warehouse investment, saw technology, service model on piece orders, variety of...
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The Effects of Cutting or Cancelling Your Business Interruption Insurance
Economic uncertainty may have prompted you to reduce, change or cancel your business interruption insurance. That’s a natural reaction in these uncertain times. However, as your broker/advisor,...
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That’s a Wrap for FTMA Webinars for 2020
Recently at our board meeting, the FTMA Chair Jamie Dahlsen reflected on the 2019 FTMA AGM which for the first time wasn’t done face to face, but via teleconference on a great little Bluetooth...
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Lessons Learnt from 2020
2020 has been a complicated year to say the least for a lot of companies. Combilift had to shut our manufacturing facility in Ireland for a month, our global markets of which there are close to 100...
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Proposed AS 1684 Series Amendments: 2020
AS 1684 Residential Timber Framed Construction, also commonly referred to Timber Framing Code, is the principle Standard covering design criteria, building practices, tie-downs, bracing and span...
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Introducing New Sponsors Wurth!
As experts in the Construction and Wood industries, we are proud to provide high quality, locally accredited products to general builders, construction sites, carpenters, joiners, electricians,...
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New Timber Frame Home Demonstrates Affordable, Environmentally Sustainable Design
Timber frame homes are quicker to build, with less waste than brick construction The home is environmentally sustainable, affordable and achieves a 7-star NatHERS energy rating In an industry...
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The new Gippsland Forestry Hub is ready to support Gippsland
The Gippsland Forest Industries Hub (GF Hub) has officially been launched and stands ready to contribute to the future of the forest and wood products industry in regional Victoria. The Gippsland...
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Timber Disruption or Timber Shortage, The Reality is Things are Tough on the Ground
Article by Kersten Gentle There was no chance at any stage this year that Australia was going to run out of toilet paper, but the reality on the ground told a completely different story. Scenes of...
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FTMA Housing Update #6
Briefing: Stimulus Works its Magic on Dwelling Approvals Prepared by IndustryEdge, November 2020 (Including more analysis on timber supply) In numbers to make a Treasurer happy, September’s dwelling...
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Framing at a Sprint
Author: Warwick Porter, National Machinery Sales Manager – Multinail Prefabricated timber frames have been a part of our industry for a long time now, but with the changing skillset being used on...
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Stora Enso’s planting season in full speed: more than 41 million tree seedlings in 2020
In 2020, more than 41 million tree seedlings will be planted in the forests of Finland, Sweden, Russia and the Estonia by Stora Enso. In the southern parts of the countries, the planting season...
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