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FTMA HR Portal Here to Help FTMA Members
Earlier this month, we celebrated the launch of our new FTMA HR Portal, in partnership with HRAnywhere, with FTMA Member exclusive webinar. This comprehensive platform will help streamline your...
Backpack Bed For Homeless – The Australian Charity Saving Lives
This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. With Tony Clark – Founder & CEO. “It’s A Revolution of Happening. We’ve Just Got to Do Something. These are Human Beings.” It’s an...
Monthly Credit Risk Insights by Alares
This piece was written and provided by Alares. Insolvencies in January were 25% above pre-COVID levels – this follows a consistent trend from the second half of 2023. December and January are...
It’s Time to Look Outside the Triangle
Our upcoming 2024 National Conference is being held in Geelong on the 18 & 19 March, 2024. This is the first time out of Queensland in 10 years and the first time we have gone to the regions....
Walking the Talk: Pryda’s Mission to Optimise Timber Frame Design
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Principal Partner, Pryda. In this FTMA Principal Partner article, Pryda’s Software Portfolio Manager, Jay Griggs shares how Pryda is striving to drive...
Design Guides That Matter #1 – Written for the Industry BY the Industry
This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. What You Need To Know About Timber-Framed Construction: Townhouse Buildings 1A, Multi-Res 2&3 Welcome to 2024, and to FTMA’s new segment for...
Dindas isView®: A Game-Changer Solution for Structural EWP Projects
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Dindas Australia. In the ever-evolving landscape of structural engineering, embracing technological advancements is crucial for staying...
Introducing the FTMA HR Portal: Your One-Stop Resource for HR, OHS, and WorkCover!
It is our pleasure to announce the launch of our new FTMA HR Portal, in partnership with HRAnywhere, which will be a comprehensive platform which will streamline your human resources, occupational...
FTMA Strategic Technical Development – FTMA Members Driving their Own Future
Making a dollar these days in building just seems to be getting harder, and the pressures greater than ever. Apart from the core challenges for frame and truss fabricators of costs/margins,...
FTMA Award Categories New To 2024
This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. Open for Nominations now! With the new year comes the preparations for FTMA’s National biennial conference, March 18th and 19th in Geelong, VIC....
Baumann Sideloaders joins FTMA Australia as Supporting Partners: A New Era of Innovation and Quality in the Sideloaders Industry
We are thrilled to announce that Baumann Sideloaders, has joined FTMA Australia as a Supporting Partner for the next three years. This partnership underscores Baumann’s commitment to...
Choice Energy saves BB Truss & Timber $20,000 per year over 25 years through Solar
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Choice Energy. BB Truss & Timber is one of Victoria’s largest roof and floor truss manufacturers. As a leader in the industry for...
How Shackleton’s Adventures Inspire the Greatest Leadership
This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. Tim Jarvis AM – Keynote Speaker sponsored by MiTek Australia If for any reason you’re on the fence about committing to the FTMA 2024 National...
Timber Framing’s Role in COP28’s ‘Buildings Breakthrough’
This piece was written and provided by the Timber Framing Collective. The timber industry is well positioned as a leader on the world stage to help reach the goals set out by COP28’s Buildings...