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Emerging Leaders Conquering Kokoda
The latest edition of FTMA’s F&T Time Podcast focuses on the emerging leadership program run by AKD Softwoods which involves taking students, teachers and staff to PNG to trek the Kokoda Track’s...
FTMA Trussted Insight – June 2023
Risk and risk management in a difficult housing market With Tim Woods of IndustryEdge, June 2023 This Trussted Insight episode focuses on some measures of risk in Australian housing markets – where...
Local Decisions for the Local Market: Pryda’s Guiding Principles for Software Development
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Principal Partner, Pryda. We’re incredibly proud of our diverse local Software, Sales, Engineering, and Builder Solutions teams and the work they’ve been...
Collaboration & Innovation Shine Through at FTMA WA State Seminar
This article was written by FTMA CEO, Kersten Gentle On Tuesday 27 June, FTMA Australia hosted our first Western Australian State Seminar in Perth which was a resounding success with a new sense of...
Buyer Beware: Import Standards
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, STAXA. The growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly construction materials has led to a rise in timber usage in building...
Getting Really Covered
Having an insurance broker who keeps you really covered We often hear from our members about the difficulties around insurance. Finding the right policies, keeping premiums under control and...
Monthly Credit Risk Insights by Alares
This piece was written and provided by Alares. Insolvencies in May remained above pre-COVID levels and marked the highest monthly total in many years. A number of key risk indicators also increased...
What Changes NCC 2022 Brings from May 2023
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Dindas Australia. The adoption of the NCC 2022 regulation on 1st May 2023 will bring about some changes that may impact floor plan...
South Australia’s Budget – the Road to Recovery or More Debt?
This artcle was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. Currently The South Australian Government is in a bit of debt. By the 1st of July, it will clock up the sizeable amount of $26 billion. But that’s not...
Timber Framing – A Natural Choice for 7+ Star Home Energy Ratings
This piece was written and provided by the Timber Framing Collective. Many of the things we buy are classified with star ratings, from fridges to even our most expensive investments – like our...
Queensland Industry Looking Forward to the Lifting of the Water Rule to Unlock Plantation Investment
Last year before the Federal Election, we had Mick Stephens of Timber Queensland, join us for an F&T Time episode to discuss the water rule around plantation investments (catch up here). Since...
How FTMA are Supporting its Members Achieve ‘Healthy Habits’ and 7 Key Tips for Winter Wellness!
This article was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. FTMA’s member campaign this month has been focused on Men’s Health Week, from June 12-18. ‘Healthy Habits’ is the theme this year, drilling down...
Everyone Has a Role to Play!
Everyone along the supply chain plays a critical role in ensuring that products or services are delivered to customers in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner. Each person or organization...
Domestic & Family Violence Leave
This piece was provided by WorkHaven. Last year, we partnered with WorkHaven to develop a Domestic and Family Violence policy template for members. Since that time, there have been changes in...
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