by FTMA News | Oct 13, 2020 | Industry News
An Update on the Buy Aussie Timber First (BATF) campaign from FTMA Sponsors – AKD, Hyne, OneFortyOne, Timberlink We are very pleased about the number of people and faces supporting the Buy Aussie Timber First framing campaign and the fact that they are coming from all...
by FTMA News | Sep 9, 2020 | Tech Talk
Lateral Restraints in Pre-Fab Timber Roof Trusses Design vs Installation! A truss is a very efficient structural member which consists of a group of ties and struts connected to form a structure that acts as a large span beam. The design of the truss is based on a...
by FTMA News | Sep 9, 2020 | COVID-19
The Premier today confirmed that worker permits will need to be reissued in coming weeks for Victorian workers to continue working, given the extended lockdown. As permits were due to expire, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews stated that: “Employers will be able to use...
by FTMA News | Sep 8, 2020 | Industry News
I landed in the Forest Products industry over 20 year ago and I have generally loved every minute of my career. I have experienced some real highs and worked through some difficult times as well. For the entire time I have been at AKD I have felt I have had the best...
by FTMA News | Sep 8, 2020 | FTMA Housing Update, Industry News
Briefing: There is no timber shortage Prepared by IndustryEdge, September 2020 Australia does not face a shortage in sawn timber in coming months, or anytime in the near future. This is why. A rumour will get around the world before the truth gets up in the morning....
