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Economical or Green – Australian construction can have both
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Bronze Sponsor, Stora Enso Australia. Above: Australia’s First Wooden Office Building – International House SydneyAustralia´s first wooden...
read more4 Steps Towards a Greener Future
On Earth Day 2022, FTMA Australia released it’s Carbon Warrior Policy, 4 Steps Towards a Greener Future as we called on all levels of Government to become Carbon Warriors by investing in our planet,...
read moreNew & Easier Terms & Conditions for FTMA Members
Many years ago, FTMA worked with AMPAC Debt Recovery to develop a comprehensive Terms of Trade & Guarantee for our members. This has been updated several times over the years to ensure the...
read moreEconomic & Budget Update for 2022
Breaking Down the Budget in a Political Landscape Budgets are always a tad confusing with so many promises being made, but with an election just around the corner, this one is even more so. That is...
read moreBreaking the Bias with Bowens Women in Trade
Congratulations to Bowens for another brilliant Women in Trade event which was held at the spectacular Timber Yard in Port Melbourne on Friday 25 March 2022. Bowens first Women in Trade event was...
read moreFTMA Tech Talk – Ed.42
A CodeMark Certified Product Given the current Supply Chain uncertainties, and continuous search for product to just enable building progress, it is good to know that there are systems to guide the...
read more2022 National Conference | A Weekend Retreat!
We may be crazy, but the members have spoken and we are moving full steam a head for the 2022 FTMA National Conference, which for the first time ever, will be held as a weekend retreat on the 11...
read moreInnovation in Action
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Silver Sponsor, Vekta Automation. In business today it is necessary to be agile and responsive to change. But, to have that real edge- the ability to...
read moreMachinery for Sale – Truck Trailer with Crane
MACHINERY FOR SALE FTMA Australia Member, High Country Truss & Frames has the following item for sale: Truck Trailer with Crane $100,000 +GST Truck Trailer 13400 deck length 14600 OA length...
read moreImagine Losing Everything You Own
This year, Sly Bros celebrates 100 years in business, and have been on their current site for 90 years. They are one of the largest employers in the picturesque town of Woodburn which has the mighty...
read moreKeeping Our Heads Above Water
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Silver Sponsor, AKD Softwoods. Welcome to 2022 and AKD’s first article in FTMA News for this year. The start to 2022 has not been without its...
read moreAlpine Truss Turns 20!
FTMA would like to give a huge shout out to George Prothero and the amazing team at Alpine Truss who this year celebrates 20 years in business. George puts the success of the business down to their...
read moreAll is Okay at Wesbeam
Tuesday afternoon I received many calls from concerned FTMA members who had heard that Wesbeam had a fire at their plant. The only media report we could find, unfortunately was a little dramatic in...
read moreIndependent Hardware Group Proudly Supporting FTMA
This piece was provided by FTMA Bronze Sponsor, Independent Hardware Group. IHG’s mission is to help build successful independents! We prioritise: Growing Sales Reducing Costs And Making the...
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