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Casual Employment Rules – Back to the Future?
People Business is a column focusing on HR, IR and WHS issues. This piece was written and provided by Peter Maguire, owner and practice leader of Ridgeline HR. In recent years, there have been...
Building Successful Independents
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Independent Hardware Group. What an exciting time to be a part of Independent Hardware and Building Supply. At Independent Hardware...
FATSO producing data we have NEVER seen!
FTMA Australia recognises that if we are learning anything as an industry it is that we are not just individual businesses operating as silos, but we are connected in our goals, projects, assets,...
Workplace Family and Domestic Violence Leave Requirements
This article was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. This month, FTMA’s campaign information was regarding the legislation requiring workplaces to have a Domestic and Family Violence Leave Policy in...
Managing Psychosocial Hazards – Part 1
People Business is a column focusing on HR, IR and WHS issues. This piece was written and provided by Peter Maguire, owner and practice leader of Ridgeline HR. Around Australia, State Governments...
Timber Buildings and Embodied Carbon
This piece was written by FTMA Strategic Partner, Meyer Timber and first published in Timber Trader News. This seemingly esoteric term is a vital tool in meeting our carbon targets. By Afzal Laphir,...
AKD Leading the Cascade – Collaboration is Key
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, AKD. We can ensure timber framing remains the preferred solution in the Australian market, compared with steel alternatives. How?...
FTMA State Seminars – Book the Date NOW!
FTMA Australia is hosting State Seminars and we encourage you to lock the dates in your diary now. As reported in last months FTMA News, we hosted our first State Seminar in Western Australia on the...
Monthly Credit Risk Insights by Alares
This piece was written and provided by Alares. Insolvencies in June remained above pre-COVID levels, continuing the trend for 2023. As we enter the new financial year we can see that the ATO Court...
World Cup Fever
World Cup Fever has definitely hit the Gentle household, with Nikita booked to go to 10 World Cup games including the final. Nikita is an avid sports fan and it’s been a dream of hers to attend the...
The Insurance Audit helping Timber Mills stay really covered
One of the great benefits of being a FTMA member is the free Insurance health checks offered by our preferred insurance partner, AB Phillips. Unlike most insurance brokers, who don’t...
Circular Economy Researcher Visits East Coast Frames and Trusses
This article was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. The University of the Sunshine Coast’s National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life has begun an important project that has significant...
2024 FTMA National Conference ‘Looking outside of the Triangle’
The FTMA Australia National Conference dates are locked in, and, for the first time in a decade we are bringing the conference back to Victoria. Ensuring northerners don’t freeze, we have booked the...
WoodSolutions x Timber Framing Collective – The Benefits of Timber Framing Webinar Online Now
This piece was written and provided by the Timber Framing Collective. Are you a Frame and Truss Manufacturer looking to stay ahead of the curve? Are you up to date on timber framing supply? Do you...
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