They say good things come to those who wait, but the truth is, even better things come to those who work hard – and this is definitely the case when it comes to the newly released Australian Standard ‘1720.5:2015 Timber Structures – Nailplated timber roof trusses’.
Read MoreLangs Building Supplies in Yatala, Queensland, started off as a family-owned business in the 1970s, and has grown to become a presence within its community.
Read MoreMy dad spent a large part of the 60s to 80s in pubs or on racecourses. He was something of a “wild boy’, who my mother has only ever been able to partially tame.
Read MoreLumara Timber is a hardwood sales yard from New South Wales, currently experiencing a resurgence. Founding publisher Greg King caught up with owner, Andrew Epthorp, to get his insights on timber products, competitive sectors, and why timber continues to surprise him.
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There is no doubt that bullying in the workplace can cause significant psychological injuries to employees
Read MoreTwitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook: what do they have in common?
Read MoreFrom start to finish, the success of a timber floor installation over a heated subfloor is subject to the level of open communication, and the exchange of information, between all parties. This includes the customer, the subfloor heating provider/contractor, and the flooring contractor.
Read MoreWalter Gabb’s passion for the wood floor industry, and the professional development of its members, was recognised earlier this year by the National Wood Flooring Association.
Read MoreThe latest association-related updates.
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The issue of timber waste and offcuts, and how they can be disposed of effectively, continues to have an impact on all sectors across the timber industry.
Read MoreDuring my time working on TimberTrader News, I’ve often been impressed with the number of family-owned businesses still present in the industry today. I recently spoke with Keith Gay about his family business, G Gay & Co. Mitre 10, the challenges they’ve faced, and the possibility of an all-female leadership team in the future.
Read MoreAfter 50 years, the team at Matthews Timber have packed up and shipped out to the Melbourne suburb of Knoxfield – marking the beginning of a new chapter for a business that is deeply immersed in Australia’s timber history. John Hickey, National Sales Manager of Mathews Timber, recently shared his insights as to why the business decided to move on, and what we can expect next.
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