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This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, AKD. One of the challenges we confront as an industry is ensuring we have enough timber for our country’s long-term demand. It is a...

This piece was written and provided by Alares. November saw an increase in insolvencies back above pre-COVID levels.  This follows a sharp drop in October, that may prove to be a one-off respite. As...

WA Members, Worldwide Truss and Frames hosted their first ever Builders Trade Day recently. Attendees were mainly current and “target” builders along with some prominent engineers and staff from the...

This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Programmed Timber Supplies. Invariably at this time of the year you start to raise your eyes to the horizon and think about what the...

One of our favourite things about the Carbon Warrior brand is that it opens the door to a conversation. I haven’t worn the Carbon Warrior t-shirt without being asked by someone ‘What is Carbon...

Last week the FTMA Board held our last meeting for the year and elected Aaron Hillman as our chair. Jamie Dahlsen has served as FTMA Chair since 2017 and has led FTMA through some very disruptive...

This piece was written and provided by FTMA Principal Partner, Pryda. One of our big takeaways from this year’s FTMA Conference was how valuable everyone found the opportunity to step back from the...

November is a time to reflect on the impacts of domestic family violence within the community. It is a time to raise awareness and education on this sensitive topic. We must talk more openly as...

FTMA has just completed the 2022 FTMA National Fabricator Census which has provided a great insight into our sector. The final copy of the Census will be provided to all FTMA Members and fabricator...

This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Hyne Timber. As Australia’s largest and longest-standing Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) manufacturer, Hyne Timber has heavily invested in...

This piece was written and provided by the Timber Framing Collective. Our industry plays a central role in tackling climate change and preserving the place we all call home, especially when we build...

Whenever someone new comes into our sector, I always get reminded how political our sector can be when asked, ‘what is it about the colours in your sector’. Blue, Green & Red are key colours...