by FTMA News | Aug 21, 2018 | Tech Talk
LIMITATIONS & DESIGN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSS FABRICATOR With the increasing complexity of architectural designs and engineers pushing the limits of truss technology the good old truss fabricator is being made to take on more responsibilities in the overall...
by FTMA News | Jul 17, 2018 | Tech Talk
MANAGING RISKS WITH HIGHLY REACTIVE SOILS Heaving slabs have caused grief for many homeowners who bought new homes built over highly reactive clay sites. Previously avoided, these locations are being built upon because of a shortage of available and affordable land...
by FTMA News | Jun 19, 2018 | Tech Talk
TAKING IT TO THE TOP WITH PARAPET DESIGNS Instead of finishing the roof lines with hip ends and eave overhangs, extending the wall to form a parapet may seem like a small detail, but it can make a dynamic change to the external facade and enhance the architectural...
by FTMA News | May 22, 2018 | Tech Talk
CALL OUT YOUR COMPLIANCE! All building work in Australia must comply with the Building Code, which ensures buildings are safe, healthy and durable for everyone who may use them. As suppliers of truss and frame, the importance of compliance cannot be overstated given...