by FTMA News | Nov 25, 2019 | Industry News
In 2017 I had the experience of going to Northern USA and Canada on a Wood Solutions Tour. The one thing I was particularly interested in seeing was how light weight timber-framed construction was incorporated into taller timber buildings. We saw example after example...
by FTMA News | Nov 25, 2019 | Industry News
WoodSolutions builds Mid-rise Advisory Team with a new resource for frame and truss manufacturers Following the success of the pilot program, the WoodSolutions Mid-rise Advisory Program (MAP) has been expanded. New Queensland-based, Dean Ashton has been appointed to...
by FTMA News | Nov 25, 2019 | Industry News
Here’s the latest in a series of articles from the timber industry super fund, First Super, with tips to help you make the most of your super. This time the focus is on the important step of letting your super fund know who you want to receive any benefits in the...
by FTMA News | Nov 1, 2019 | Tech Talk
WIND SPEED IN BUILDING DESIGN There are two main Australian Standards cover wind actions on structures, which are AS/NZS1170.2 Structural design actions Part 2: Wind actions and AS4055 Wind loads for housing. AS4055 defines wind classes for both non-cyclonic and...
by FTMA News | Oct 30, 2019 | Events
There is no doubt the frame and truss industry over the past few years has changed and with markets fluctuating, it is important more than ever, to explore new market opportunities for your business. We are fortunate that WoodSolutions has been running an innovative...
