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 | 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...
by FTMA News | Sep 29, 2022 | Industry News
This piece was written and provided by the Timber Framing Collective. To build a home is to build a future. And if we’re to dream of a brighter future, we must take care of the home we all share—Earth. It’s time to work with nature and embrace the natural wonders of...
by FTMA News | Aug 31, 2022 | FTMA Housing Update, Industry News
After the Boom… Australia’s housing market is headed for its sharpest downturn in decades. Here are some clues about why, when, how bad it might get and what you can do about it. With Tim Woods of IndustryEdge, August 2022 Which housing market? In some respects,...
