FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.34

Putting Timber Connections to the Test Testing is one of several tools for verifying compliance with the NCC, and it’s certainly the most hands-on (and the most fun). What follows is a peek behind the curtain at the process and how it produces results that can be...

Don’t Lock Yourself in to Increased Prices

FTMA Australia recently commenced monthly fabricator zoom meetings for each state and territory so members could discuss the issues they are dealing with and outline where they need assistance. One of those areas was the wording around quotes.  Traditionally it was a...

The Current COVID-19 Situation across Australia

Over the past few days, FTMA has done seven separate COVID Updates for the different states and territories. So, in case anyone has missed the many announcements across the country, here is what is happening: ACT With no local cases of COVID-19 you may have been...

Timber Shortage a Barrier

This article was written and provided by Simone Kerwin, Wangaratta Chronicle. A WORLDWIDE timber shortage has hampered a Wangaratta business’s plans to employ an additional 30 staff. George Prothero, managing director of Tone Road’s Alpine Truss, said the...