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Historic CEO’s Meeting is a Great First Step
Whenever someone new comes into our sector, I always get reminded how political our sector can be when asked, ‘what is it about the colours in your sector’. Blue, Green & Red are key colours...
The Federal Budget and the Economic Outlook 2022
FTMA has once again engaged Independent Economist & Political Analyst of HDD Consulting, Dr Harley Dale, to break down the latest Budget for us. Dr Harley Dale, explains that not everything is...
AKD Goes Pink for October – The Colour of Love, Life, Hope & Care
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, AKD. 2022 is AKD’s fourth year of turning PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide...
The Passing of a True Gentleman
When someone passes unexpectedly and at what we consider a young age, it is hard to fathom, and over the past week many have struggled to find answers to the passing of Bernie Wilson at the young...
Carbon Warrior Spotlight: Timber Framing Manufacturing Sector Key to Net Zero Housing
This piece is a part of the Carbon Warrior Spotlight series. As more and more people look at ways to reduce emissions and develop Net Zero Housing, timber manufacturers become more and more...
Zonta’s Women and Careers Event Meets Hyne Timber
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Hyne Timber. Hyne Timber’s Tuan Mill has welcomed the opportunity this week, to host the Hervey Bay Zonta ‘Women and Careers’ event,...
Sustainable Timber Framing is a No-Brainer: An interview with Rene Klingstrom
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...
FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.46
Are Your Trusses Shallow? Land sizes are getting smaller, and the demand for energy efficient homes with maximised space and cheaper costs is on the rise. Open plans and higher ceilings are now the...
Rebuild & Design: Wheelchairs are NO Barrier
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...
Let’s talk Posi-bilities…
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...
AKD Tech Note – Durability of Metal Connectors
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...
Carbon Warrior Spotlight: Denmark’s National Strategy for Sustainable Construction
Carbon Warrior will be doing a series of spotlight pieces on policies and case studies from around the world that showcase the important role timber plays in the fight against climate change. Be a...
Let’s Build a Better World. Let’s Build with Timber Framing
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...
FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.45
Think about Future, Think Timber Net Zero Emissions 2050 We may have lots knowledge about designing, manufacturing and installing timber truss and frames, but how much do we know about net zero...
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