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Fabricators Educating Builders
WA Members, Worldwide Truss and Frames hosted their first ever Builders Trade Day recently. Attendees were mainly current and “target” builders along with some prominent engineers and staff from the...
Value Extraction – Are you getting the best value from the resources that you use?
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Programmed Timber Supplies. Invariably at this time of the year you start to raise your eyes to the horizon and think about what the...
Start a Discussion & Create a Greener Future
One of our favourite things about the Carbon Warrior brand is that it opens the door to a conversation. I haven’t worn the Carbon Warrior t-shirt without being asked by someone ‘What is Carbon...
FTMA Welcomes New Chair
Last week the FTMA Board held our last meeting for the year and elected Aaron Hillman as our chair. Jamie Dahlsen has served as FTMA Chair since 2017 and has led FTMA through some very disruptive...
FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.48
With the United Nations’ commitment to reaching Net Zero Carbon emissions by their target of 2050, it is imperative that building designers understand the importance of sustainable building...
FTMA Trussted Insight – Edition 5
The outlook for building work in Australia With Tim Woods of IndustryEdge, November 2022 As building approvals fall, everyone worries over the future. In this analysis, we examine how much work is...
Big Picture Thinking, Bite-Sized
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Principal Partner, Pryda. One of our big takeaways from this year’s FTMA Conference was how valuable everyone found the opportunity to step back from the...
FTMA Planning for Our Future
There is no doubt the past few years during the pandemic, FTMA has been busy supporting members. Not one member had to wonder what the COVID rules meant for their business, as FTMA ensured timely...
Providing a Supportive Work Haven
November is a time to reflect on the impacts of domestic family violence within the community. It is a time to raise awareness and education on this sensitive topic. We must talk more openly as...
2022 FTMA National Fabricator Census
FTMA has just completed the 2022 FTMA National Fabricator Census which has provided a great insight into our sector. The final copy of the Census will be provided to all FTMA Members and fabricator...
Hyne Timber’s Beam 15 | Get it in your plans today
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Hyne Timber. As Australia’s largest and longest-standing Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) manufacturer, Hyne Timber has heavily invested in...
Embodied Carbon – Nothing Beats Renewable Timber Framing
This piece was written and provided by the Timber Framing Collective. Our industry plays a central role in tackling climate change and preserving the place we all call home, especially when we build...
Hard Times for Hardwood Sector
This rant was written by Kersten Gentle. Everyone knows I have sawdust running through my veins and I am a passionate supporter of both the native and plantation-based forest industries. My...
FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.47
Changes in AS1684-2021 for Holes& Notches in Wall Frame Members There are many reasons why members in wall frames would require holes, notches or rebates and it could range from electrical or...
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