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On Friday 8th March, International Women’s Day will be celebrating the theme ofCount her in: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. This article was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh We’re seizing...

This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. What You Need To Know About Timber-Framed Construction – Sacrificial Timber Construction Joints Welcome back for the February edition of...

In the rapidly shifting world of timber fabrication, adaptability is key. Technological advancements and changing market demands are reshaping the industry landscape day by day. At AB Phillips, we...

Impacts of hot climate conditions onwork, health and safety in Australia In Australia, workers in many industries are frequently exposed to hot ambient conditions, as most parts of the country...

We want you involved – what happens to your timber surplus / waste? This piece was written by FTMA’s Kat Welsh. The University of the Sunshine Coast’s Timber Circulatory project, funded by...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...