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Own or Buying a Linear Saw – How About you Let Programmed Timber Pay For it?
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Programmed Timber. Well we’re not going to send out cheques or deposit funds into your account – because we can make your...
WoodSolutions and Holmesglen – Modelling the Future of Mid-rise Timber Construction
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh At Holmesglen Institute’s Chadstone campus (Victoria), there is a remarkable example of design technology and educational resource – evidencing the...
Industry and Academia Unite to Modernise Housing Construction
Latest News Media Release from Australian Forest and Wood Innovations Tuesday 19th November 2024 The timber framing industry is on the cusp of a major update, with a collaborative research project...
Monthly Credit Risk Insights by Alares
Written and provided by Alares. The ATO and major lenders are showing no signs of reprieve as insolvencies remain at historical highs. Key highlights in October Insolvencies continue to track more...
Australian Building Codes Board Release New Handbook on Modern Methods of Construction
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh In November, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) released a new handbook – Modern Methods of Construction. This publication has come about following...
Houston, We Have a Poplar… World’s First Wooden Satellite
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh LignoSat – the world’s first wooden satellite. Pictured: Takao Doi, a former Japanese astronaut and Professor at Kyoto University. Photo credit:...
Machinery For Sale – Latest November Adverts
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. FTMA has new adverts on the Machinery For Sale page. NOTHING says ‘incredible Christmas gift’ like buying your loved one, perhaps a Hundegger Speed-Cut...
Design Guides That Matter #11 – Written for the Industry, BY the Industry
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh What You Need To Know About – Timber Cassette Floors Welcome back for the November edition of Design Guides That Matter #11. Where we are showcasing...
Working With EWPs? Be Part of the Future
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh Fabricating with Engineered Wood Products? Want to Contribute to the Future of the Industry? When we commit to providing information for research, we’re also...
Hundegger Speed-Cut SC3 – 2010 Model
MACHINERY FOR SALE FTMA Australia Member, Truss Tech Australia have the following item for sale: Hundegger Speed-Cut SC3 – 2010 Model $150,000 +GST Comes with 4 stack mitre cutting head. All...
Machinery For Sale – Razer S5 Saw
MACHINERY FOR SALE FTMA Australia Member, Timber Walls and Trusses has the following item for sale: Razer S5 Saw $300,000 Approx 10 Yrs Old Great Condition Fully serviced Viewing by appointment only...
FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.68
MULTIPLE SUPPORTS AND LOAD REVERSAL This episode of Tech Talk was written by Vaimiti Rigal – Structural Engineer for FTMA Principal Partner Multinail. When detailing trusses and frames, we...
Safety Matters #1 The Hazards of Noise – with Andrew Kidd
Written and provided by Andrew Kidd, Chair of the FTMA Frame and Truss National Safety Council Noise is a Common Hazard In early September the FTMA had a few members make contact asking about the...
Trussted Insight – Latest Edition Has Landed for FTMA Members
Turning the housing tap back on… easier said than done, and where will the work be? With Tim Woods of IndustryEdge, October 2024 Action and plans to meet Australia’s housing needs look set to define...
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