by FTMA News | Dec 15, 2019 | Industry News
A new resource for structural engineers – WoodSolutions Mid-rise Timber Building Structural Engineering design guide. The increasing use of timber building systems in mid-rise construction is creating a demand for engineering and design professionals familiar...
by FTMA News | Dec 15, 2019 | Stats & Facts
Building activity remains flat: pipeline still soft As befits its status as the major private sector driver of the domestic economy, housing is both simple and complex at the same time. Simple in that the linear supply chain for new housing is well understood: demand,...
by FTMA News | Nov 27, 2019 | Tech Talk
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RESTRAINT AND COMPRESSION BUCKLING Virtually all builders favour handling timber components over structural steel because of their natural ease of use and lightweight advantage. It should therefore come as no surprise that we receive a...
by FTMA News | Nov 26, 2019 | FTMA Safety First
It is increasingly evident that in running a business potential litigation can arise from even unlikely sources. An alarming trend which highlights the dangers for employers that can occur at this time of the year is the annual work Christmas function. In a previous...
by FTMA News | Nov 26, 2019 | Industry News
And the winner is …? Well, we’d like to think that all timber fabricators who buy from AKD are winners! In this instance, it’s about having some fun and not taking ourselves too seriously, especially during some more challenging market conditions compared to...
