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Navigating the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
There has been a number of enquiries from members lately in relation to the permits required under the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator which we have followed up on for members. It seems that there...
Stats & Facts – Sawn Softwood Imports
Sawn Softwood Imports Continue To Grow As Average Price Rises Imports of sawn softwood rose to a new peak over the year-ended June 2018, totalling 747,645 m3, up a massive 32.7% on the prior year,...
Did You Know About the Fair Work Information Statement?
Section 125 of the Fair Work Act 2009, provides that employers must provide a copy of the Fair Work Information Statement to all new employees as soon as practicable after the employee’s employment...
Timber QLD Benefits of Using Timber Fact Sheets
Need some support material to explain the benefits of using timber? TQ has 11 new fact sheets providing clear and easy to read info on the environmental, construction, health and low carbon...
FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.4
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...
Doing Your Bit to Promote the Best Environmentally Friendly Building Products
There has been a lot of talk in the industry over the past 12 months on the rise of the steel framing market. In my opinion a lot of the figures being pushed regarding the size of the steel market...
Are You Fire Ready?
It’s hard to believe that we are in August and already we are seeing bushfires in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. A fortnight ago, I called Ashley Price of Key Building Components in...
QLD Roadtrip & Members Focus Forum
During the first week of August, Nikita and I took to the road again, this time focusing on the fabricators in North NSW and Southern QLD in the lead up to the Queensland Members Focus Forum....
How to Ensure Your Linear Saw is a ‘Cut’ Above The Rest
Investment: [ɪnˈvɛs(t)m(ə)nt] NOUN: a thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future. Automating your truss and frame plant is an investment in your business and...
Is Your Public Liability Insurance Adequate?
Most businesses would not operate without a Public & Products Liability policy – But do they have the right cover? Insurance is like most things in life in that you only get what you pay for –...
Exciting Investments in Timber Resources for the Future
There is no doubt over the past 12-18 months there has been some worrying times for the Australian softwood timber market because of fires, buy-outs and mill closures. This resulted in the need for...
Why You’ve Got No Chance Predicting The Cost Of Energy
The energy market has proved again to be one of the most volatile commodity markets in Australia, much to the dread of businesses. While many people have opinions over where the cost of power, the...
QLD Women in Forest & Timber
A huge congratulations must go to the Queensland Women in Forest & Timber Network for their outstanding efforts in raising $5300 for the Brisbane Domestic Violence Service at an event held on...
New Model Family and Domestic Violence Provisions
Members should note that on 1 August 2018, the Fair Work Commission amended the modern awards, including the Timber Industry Award 2010, to include a new model family and domestic violence...
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