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Timber Framing Campaign Shines at Master Builders Australia National Awards
Written by Christine Briggs Timber Framing Campaign Manager, WoodSolutions The 2024 National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards will be held in Hobart from 21 November to 23 November,...
Embracing the Elemental Approach in Modern Methods of Construction
The construction world stands at a crossroads, confronted with the dual challenges of escalating housing demands and pressing environmental concerns. Amidst this landscape, a new published report on...
Safety Matters #2 Forklift Safety in the Workplace – with Andrew Kidd
Written and provided by Andrew Kidd, Chair of the FTMA Frame and Truss National Safety Council Forklifts are indispensable tools, especially in the frame and truss manufacturing industry. However,...
People Matters with HRAnywhere – November 2024
Written and provided by FTMA’s HR Partner, HRAnywhere SAFEGUARDING YOUR BUSINESS AT THE END OF YEAR PARTY It is imperative to safeguard your business and the team by setting and maintaining...
FTMA’s Youngest and Newest Member Arrives!
Welcome to the world, sweet baby Emmie Peg McGonnell! The most wonderful good news this month is the arrival of dear little Emmie, born into the world on the 1st of November (Scorpio!!) at 8.58 a.m....
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 Lift Off on Test Mission to Reduce Mounting Space Debris When the Wright brothers started designing the first plane, probably many people thought they were batshit,...
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...
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