by FTMA News | Oct 31, 2022 | Industry News
This piece was written and provided by the Timber Framing Collective. There’s no doubt that the world is shifting to sustainable and renewable materials, and the construction industry is no different. Whether it’s through recycled or sustainably sourced materials,...
by FTMA News | Sep 30, 2022 | Tech Talk
Are Your Trusses Shallow? Land sizes are getting smaller, and the demand for energy efficient homes with maximised space and cheaper costs is on the rise. Open plans and higher ceilings are now the norm but building heights for Class 1 structures in NCC still remains...
by FTMA News | Sep 30, 2022 | Industry News
There is no doubt our industry, along with all industries in Australia, are going through an employment crisis. No matter where you go, or who you talk to, fabricators and suppliers are struggling to find workers. We have the lowest unemployment we have had in half a...
by FTMA News | Sep 30, 2022 | Industry News
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Principal Partner, MiTek. MiTek’s advances in the development of engineered building systems, being used in building projects across the globe, gives us a tremendous opportunity to drive global learning, new practises, and...
by FTMA News | Sep 29, 2022 | Industry News
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, AKD. Overview Connectors are an important part of any structure, and they need to be chosen to provide adequate durability as well as connection strength. This note is to provide advice on what metal...
