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Revolutionising Frame and Truss Manufacturing: The Power of Real-Time Optimisation
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Vekta Automation. In today’s fast-paced frame and truss manufacturing environments, efficiency and waste reduction are paramount....
Addressing the Housing Shortfall at the Timber Construct Conference
The recent Timber Construct Conference, held at Rydges Melbourne on August 12 and 13, was a resounding success, thanks in large part to the exceptional efforts of Andrew Dunn in curating an engaging...
How to Tackle High Business Energy Prices in 2024
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Choice Energy. On the 21st August, FTMA had a successful online attendance for a collaborative webinar with HRAnywhere and Choice...
Timber Circularity Project Webinar: Frame & Truss Unused Resources Survey Findings and Case Studies
About the Webinar The webinar will showcase findings from the National Frame and Truss survey conducted online between February and May 2024. The survey was designed to help understand current...
The Importance of Unity in Independence
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Independent Hardware Group. Now more than ever, independent trade operators face a crucial opportunity for unity. Brett Martin,...
Design Guides That Matter #8 – Written for the Industry By the Industry
This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. What You Need To Know About Building Timber-framed Houses to Resist Wind Welcome back for the August edition of Design Guides That Matter #8. Where...
A Super Year for First Super Members
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, First Super. It’s been another great financial year for our First Super FTMA members. First Super delivered positive returns for all...
People Matters with HRAnywhere – August 2024
Sham Contracting – Are your contractors actually bone-fide employees? Both Fair Work Australia and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have indicators to determine which workers are employees or...
Get Ready for the September FTMA Lucky Members Draw!
As we roll into September, it’s time to rev up your excitement for the FTMA Lucky Members Draw! With a tantalising $200 Meat Tray or its vegan equivalent up for grabs, this draw is designed...
Monthly Credit Risk Insights by Alares
This piece was written and provided by Alares. The new financial year has started with a spike in winding up applications as both the ATO and major lenders clamp down on their recoveries. Key...
Machinery for Sale – Supersaw
MACHINERY FOR SALE FTMA Australia Member, Prospect Frame & Truss has the following item for sale: Supersaw $7,000 +GST Automated Length Stop Serviced regularly Available for immediate pick up If...
FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.65
Short Wall Bracing for Open Plan Living Modern homes often feature open plan living areas with large window and door openings, which resulting in a minimal number of walls for bracing applications....
60 Years of Lasting Connections
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Principal Partner, Pryda. This year Pryda celebrated its 60th birthday. If you’re reading this article, chances are you already know a bit about Pryda,...
Inaugural Meeting of the Frame & Truss National Safety Council
We are excited to share that the first meeting of the Frame & Truss National Safety Council (F&T NSC) was a resounding success, marked by energetic discussions and innovative ideas aimed at...
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