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FTMA Christmas Closure
It’s been a huge year in the industry with many ups and downs for the frame and truss sector. I’d like to thank the FTMA Board for traipsing around the countryside in support of our wonderful...
Introducing Magnum Board – New Generation ‘Breathable’ Building Material
Magnum Board will ensure your next build meets the criteria of importance to sustainable development. Magnum Board is a technologically advanced, high-quality Magnesium Oxide Board providing...
Training Matters
2019 has seen the development of the Short Course in Timber Systems Designer. This has been as a result of the amazing support of the Office of the Victorian Skills Commissioner (VSC), ForestWorks...
Collaboration Results in Sustainable Quality Imports for the Australian Market
VIDA Canfor is a global supplier of refined products from sustainable Swedish and Canadian forest and are a stable supplier of roof trusses, wall elements and finished modules in wood. All raw...
Being a Sustainable Brand: Good for the Environment, Great for Business
With a growing sustainability-conscious consumer base, modern business owners continue to be challenged by the demand of greener products and brands with a pro-environment outlook. And rightfully...
LGL+ is Coming Soon
As you may know, Hyne Timber is currently commissioning its new Glulam plant in Maryborough, Queensland. One of the main outputs of this new facility will be LGL+. LGL+ is straight, strong and...
Stats & Facts – Show me the Money!
Show me the money: Housing finance hits 10 month high, but details are patchy August saw housing finance lift a solid 2.9% on the prior month to reach $18.438 billion, the highest monthly total...
Timber Framing: The Ultimate Renewable
In February this year, the newly created AFPA Market Development Subcommittee (MKDS) joined an FTMA workshop in Sydney, to discuss how the timber industry can better communicate the benefits of its...
WoodSolutions Mid-Rise Timber Building Structural Engineering Design Guide
A new resource for structural engineers – WoodSolutions Mid-rise Timber Building Structural Engineering design guide. The increasing use of timber building systems in mid-rise construction is...
Stats & Facts – Building Activity Remains Flat
Building activity remains flat: pipeline still soft As befits its status as the major private sector driver of the domestic economy, housing is both simple and complex at the same time. Simple in...
FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.18
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RESTRAINT AND COMPRESSION BUCKLING Virtually all builders favour handling timber components over structural steel because of their natural ease of use and lightweight...
The Legal Dangers of Workplace/Christmas Functions
It is increasingly evident that in running a business potential litigation can arise from even unlikely sources. An alarming trend which highlights the dangers for employers that can occur at this...
And the Ultimate Bogan Is ……
And the winner is …? Well, we’d like to think that all timber fabricators who buy from AKD are winners! In this instance, it’s about having some fun and not taking ourselves too seriously,...
Warning: Rant in Progress
The other day when I was voicing my opinion on the terrible policy announcement by Victorian Premier Dan Andrews, someone asked me why. They wanted to know what this had to do with the frame and...
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