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Monthly Credit Risk Insights by Alares
This piece was written and provided by Alares. Most of the key business risk factors remain high as the ATO and major lenders remain vigilant in their recoveries. Key highlights in August •...
Campaign Update – Reaching Out to Builders to be Loud and Proud About the Timber Framing They Use
Written by Christine Briggs Timber Framing Campaign Manager, WoodSolutions My biggest objective this year is to leverage our Timber Framing campaign assets, which are being rebranded to...
Steps Towards a Greener Future – Gippsland Forestry Hub’s Upcoming Event
Written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh Mark Friday 18th October into your diaries, and head to the Morwell Innovation Centre, Morwell Victoria, for a lunch event collaboration between The Gippsland...
FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.66
Beyond Nails: Why Creeper Connectors Are Essential for Code Compliance When it comes to truss connections and hold downs, everyone accepts that, in accordance with AS1684, the minimum connector for...
Welcoming Andrew Kidd as Chair of the Frame & Truss National Safety Council
As the Frame & Truss National Safety Council (FTNSC) embraces a new chapter with Andrew Kidd as its Chair, we are not just gaining a leader, but a passionate advocate for safety within our...
AKD’s Commitment to Quality and Consistency – from visual grading to automation
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, AKD. In 2024, AKD commenced the installation of an advanced Lucidyne (now Microtec) GradeScan timber scanner, marking a significant...
Revolutionising Frame and Truss Manufacturing: The Power of Real-Time Optimisation
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Vekta Automation. In today’s fast-paced frame and truss manufacturing environments, efficiency and waste reduction are paramount....
Addressing the Housing Shortfall at the Timber Construct Conference
The recent Timber Construct Conference, held at Rydges Melbourne on August 12 and 13, was a resounding success, thanks in large part to the exceptional efforts of Andrew Dunn in curating an engaging...
How to Tackle High Business Energy Prices in 2024
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Choice Energy. On the 21st August, FTMA had a successful online attendance for a collaborative webinar with HRAnywhere and Choice...
Timber Circularity Project Webinar: Frame & Truss Unused Resources Survey Findings and Case Studies
About the Webinar The webinar will showcase findings from the National Frame and Truss survey conducted online between February and May 2024. The survey was designed to help understand current...
The Importance of Unity in Independence
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Independent Hardware Group. Now more than ever, independent trade operators face a crucial opportunity for unity. Brett Martin,...
Design Guides That Matter #8 – Written for the Industry By the Industry
This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. What You Need To Know About Building Timber-framed Houses to Resist Wind Welcome back for the August edition of Design Guides That Matter #8. Where...
A Super Year for First Super Members
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, First Super. It’s been another great financial year for our First Super FTMA members. First Super delivered positive returns for all...
People Matters with HRAnywhere – August 2024
Sham Contracting – Are your contractors actually bone-fide employees? Both Fair Work Australia and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have indicators to determine which workers are employees or...
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