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Launch of Combilift’s new XLE model
FTMA Bronze Sponsor, Combilift, has officially launched its latest product, the Combi-XLE, as a further addition to its impressive range of electric models. In line with the growing demand for...
Proposed NCC 2022 Energy Efficiency Changes – What it might mean for you?
This article was written and provided by Boris Iskra, National Codes & Standards Manager of Forest & Wood Products Australia. The proposed National Construction Code 2022 (NCC) energy...
FTMA Family Grows
In February 2009 when I commenced with FTMA Australia we had only been a national association for 2 years, we represented 13% of the national frame and truss sector and with the exception of Trish...
FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.38
Highlighted Changes of New AS 4055 and AS/NZS 1170.2 There are two major Australian standards for wind loads and wind actions for the building industry to follow. They are AS 4055 – Wind load...
A LVL Alternative for the whole industry to share and benefit from
With the LVL shortfalls currently within our industry we at ‘The Truss Joint P/L’ have successfully developed a ripper of an alternative for those raked ceilings. We have named it the ‘FG Rafter’...
Challenging times can also often be the best time to think to the future
Pryda recently took the leap of faith with a virtual customer conference. Run over 2 days with 23 sessions, we chose to run an event at a time when the industry is under the pump and having the...
MeyPORTAL making life easier!
Introducing new products is always exciting in the land of Timber Wholesale, however bringing new services to the table to better help our customers is just as rewarding. During what has been a...
AKD Goes Pink in Support Of McGrath Foundation & Breast Cancer Awareness 2021
It is estimated that 19,866 women and 164 men in Australia will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. (Source: wwmcgrathfoundation.com.au). Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting...
Shipping Issues Continue to Cause Delays
The Global Shipping Crisis continues to affect supply chains around the world and shows very little sign of abating. There has been an increase in exposure due to mainstream media now picking up on...
An open letter from the timber framing industry
This open letter from the Timber Framing Collective. Building and construction is currently experiencing a perfect storm. The COVID-19 pandemic has unexpectedly generated a substantial increase in...
Superannuation Stapling Laws are coming – Let’s make sure you’re all sorted
On 1 November 2021, superannuation stapling laws will change the way all businesses, large and small, are required to pay super to new employees. If your new employee doesn’t use a Choice of Fund...
Introducing the Timber Framing Collective
FTMA Australia is so excited with the launch of The Timber Framing Collective who is responsible for the marketing of timber framing in Australia. The reason we are excited is that so many within...
AFPA Kicking Goals
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) in collaboration with other industry stakeholders and organisations including FTMA has kicked numerous goals for forest industries over past few...
What You Need to Know About Contractor Safety
From industrial relations experts, TTIA It is not unusual for members of TTIA to engage contractors for specific or short term jobs. In fact, some figures estimate that more than 1 million...
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