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Hyne Timber’s Beam 15 | Get it in your plans today
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...
read more2022 FTMA National Fabricator Census
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...
read moreHard Times for Hardwood Sector
This rant was written by Kersten Gentle Everyone knows I have sawdust running through my veins and I am a passionate supporter of both the native and plantation-based forest industries. My...
read moreHistoric CEO’s Meeting is a Great First Step
Whenever someone new comes into our industry, I always get reminded how political we can be when asked, ‘what is it about the colours’. Blue, Green & Red are key colours within our sector as...
read moreAKD Goes Pink for October – The Colour of Love, Life, Hope & Care
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Silver Sponsor, AKD. 2022 is AKD’s fourth year of turning PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide invaluable...
read moreThe Federal Budget and the Economic Outlook 2022
The Federal Budget and the Economic Outlook 2022 FTMA has once again engaged Independent Economist & Political Analyst of HDD Consulting, Dr Harley Dale, to break down the latest Budget for us....
read moreThe Passing of a True Gentleman
When someone passes unexpectedly and at what we consider a young age, it is hard to fathom, and over the past week many have struggled to find answers to the passing of Bernie Wilson at the young...
read moreCarbon Warrior Spotlight: Timber Framing Manufacturing Sector Key to Net Zero Housing
Carbon Warrior will be doing a series of spotlight pieces on policies and case studies from around the world that showcase the important role timber plays in the fight against climate change. Be a...
read moreZonta’s Women and Careers Event Meets Hyne Timber
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Bronze Sponsor, Hyne Timber. Hyne Timber’s Tuan Mill has welcomed the opportunity this week, to host the Hervey Bay Zonta ‘Women and Careers’ event,...
read moreSustainable Timber Framing is a No-Brainer: An interview with Rene Klingstrom
This piece was written and provided by the Timber Framing Collective. There’s no doubt that the world is shifting to sustainable and renewable materials, and the construction industry is no...
read moreRebuild & Design: Wheelchairs are NO Barrier
There is no doubt our industry, along with all industries in Australia, are going through an employment crisis. No matter where you go, or who you talk to, fabricators and suppliers are struggling...
read moreLet’s talk Posi-bilities…
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Gold Sponsor, MiTek. MiTek’s advances in the development of engineered building systems, being used in building projects across the globe, gives us a...
read moreAKD Tech Note – Durability of Metal Connectors
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Silver Sponsor, AKD. Overview Connectors are an important part of any structure, and they need to be chosen to provide adequate durability as well as...
read moreLet’s Build a Better World. Let’s Build with Timber Framing
This piece was written and provided by the Timber Framing Collective. To build a home is to build a future. And if we’re to dream of a brighter future, we must take care of the home we all...
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