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Why Workplace Safety Matters in the Timber Industry The timber industry has experienced significant growth and transformation in recent years, becoming more complex with advancements in technology...

Why Fabricators Need Carbon Warrior This article was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. World Environment Day was on June 5th. To help raise awareness, FTMA has been releasing articles throughout...

This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Programmed Timber. As another financial year comes to an end, business owners and those managers charged with financial responsibility...

This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, First Super. ​Super Guarantee rate goes up from 1 July A reminder to Employers – the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate will rise to...

This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. What You Need To Know About EXPAN Guides Welcome back for the June edition of Design Guides That Matter #6. Where we are showcasing the incredible...

As the construction landscape evolves, the Timber Construct Conference emerges as a beacon for those at the forefront of innovation. Scheduled for August 12-13, 2024, this pivotal event will convene...

In an effort to bring some excitement and joy to our members, the FTMA Free Lucky Members Draw will become a regular monthly draw. It all began a few months ago when I won two tickets to a Panthers...

Pinelock Systems – The Fabricator Demonstrating Timber Has the Answers This article was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh The UN’s World Environment Day (WED) was on June 5th. The annual event...

Showing Steel the Timber Framed Door – How Bendigo Truss Are Promoting the Carbon Warrior Message This article was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh The UN’s World Environment Day (WED) is on...

This piece was written and provided by FTMA Principal Partner, Multinail Australia. How Fortruss is revolutionising Timber Prefabrication with Multinail’s PieceGiver Ashley Young, the owner of...

This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. Why Businesses Need to Invest in Their Staff There’s a distinctive mindset around many work cultures. The employee is lucky to be there, to receive...

This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, AB Phillips. The Frontier of Timber Fabrication Technology in Australia The timber industry in Australia is on the brink of a major...

This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Vida Wood Australia. Vida Wood Australia source 90% of their raw material from Sweden, the home of their sawmills. Sweden consists of...