I was recently asked to inspect a PosiStrut floor that had been damaged after being loaded by a stockpile of plasterboard sheets. As soon as I heard this, I immediately advised the truss fabricator that the builder would need to be notified and that the affected area required a prop, as well as the removal of the stockpile to relieve the load.
Read MoreThe annual Timber Merchants Association cocktail dinner took place last month, delighting guests with magic, dancing, and laughter.
Read MoreA major increase in the use of timber construction by architects and developers for mid-rise building projects will soon arise from proposed changes to the National Construction Code building height limits, due to wood’s appeal as a sustainable and economic construction material.
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The Frame & Truss Manufacturers Association of Australia recently held its national conference in the tranquil setting of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Read MoreJordan Cheney sadly passed away on 7 May 2015 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a cherished son of Jim and Pat Cheney of Westruss in Orange, NSW.
Read MoreOur new website, timbertradernews.com, is not just the place to go to read previous editions of the magazine – it now features exclusive online news, bringing you the stories as they happen. In this edition, we recap some recent online industry news you may have missed.
Read MoreHere at TimberTrader News, we are always on the lookout for ways we can deliver more valuable and informative content to our readers. The new online format of the State of the Industry survey will do just that.
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When you employ someone to perform work that is covered by a modern award, you will often negotiate a higher hourly rate than the relevant award minimum. In many cases, the ‘going rate’ for a particular job is significantly higher than the ‘˜award rate’.
Read MoreSmall businesses that make up a large part of Australia’s timber industry will benefit from the 2015 Budget.
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Floating floor products of all types: laminate, engineered timber and bamboo, continue to capture the imagination of the Australian consumer both domestically and commercially.
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How a Tasmanian family managed to continue a timber legacy in the state’s south-eastern countryside, despite several challenges along the way.
Read MoreMr Ron Adams, Chairman of Forest and Wood Products Australia Limited (FWPA) announces his plans to step down from the Board after the company’s annual general meeting later this year.
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