by FTMA News | Aug 21, 2018 | Industry News
There has been a lot of talk in the industry over the past 12 months on the rise of the steel framing market. In my opinion a lot of the figures being pushed regarding the size of the steel market share is rubbish, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t grabbing some of...
by FTMA News | Aug 21, 2018 | FTMA Safety First
It’s hard to believe that we are in August and already we are seeing bushfires in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. A fortnight ago, I called Ashley Price of Key Building Components in Ulladulla, NSW. The fires were raging in the area and Ashley had sent his...
by FTMA News | Aug 21, 2018 | Industry News
During the first week of August, Nikita and I took to the road again, this time focusing on the fabricators in North NSW and Southern QLD in the lead up to the Queensland Members Focus Forum. Visiting plants during these road trips is the perfect way to talk to...
by FTMA News | Aug 21, 2018 | Industry News
Investment: [ɪnˈvɛs(t)m(ə)nt] NOUN: a thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future. Automating your truss and frame plant is an investment in your business and your future. Today, the Australian market has the benefit of having a...
by FTMA News | Aug 21, 2018 | Biz Buzz
Most businesses would not operate without a Public & Products Liability policy – But do they have the right cover? Insurance is like most things in life in that you only get what you pay for – In many cases the cheapest policies are not the right option and taking...