Published Reports and Resources
As part of its commitment to its members, and the timber industry as a collective, FTMA has commissioned and published the following reports and resources – meeting the association’s strategic goals of SUPPORT – INVEST – GROW.
The reports contain established scientific evidence, engineering design possibilities, emphasise the crucial environmental benefits that timber framing can and does achieve. Timber framing and offsite prefabrication is the green future of housing construction.
The videos available, support the very important topic of safety in the frame and truss sector, as part of FTMA's commitment through the FTMA National Safety Council.
These resources can be downloaded, but must not be reproduced in whole or in part, or in any form, without explicit permission of the copyright holder.
For all enquiries please contact:
Kersten Gentle (CEO FTMA Australia)
kersten@ftma.com.au
0418 226 242
Working Safely at Heights
A video guide to safe operations to eliminate falls from heights
Published 2026 by Ruediger Prefab
Every day on domestic construction sites across Australia, carpenters operate in environments where even a small mistake can have life-altering consequences. Falls from height are still one of the major causes of serious injury within the building industry. This video demonstrates a firsthand experience on how quickly things can go wrong and the control measures implemented to ensure the safety of everyone on site before commencing any work.
Planning and Safe Delivery Procedures
A video guide to safe operations around powerlines
Published 2025 by Timbertruss
A guide for safe operations around overhead powerlines. Please note this guide is specific to Victorian guidelines and regulations. For other states, please see further information provided in the link.
Modern Methods of Construction
And the Important Role of Australia’s Timber Frame & Truss Sector
Published 2024 by FTMA Australia
This document serves to inform decision makers, and advocates for the crucial contribution of the timber frame and truss sector to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in Australia.
Its goal is to present a succinct overview that emphasises the urgent needs of the Australian building industry to find efficient, productive, and low emission construction solutions, and highlights the importance of timber building systems in achieving this outcome.
Copyright© Frame & Truss Manufacturers Association of Australia LTD, 2024.
Steps Towards a Greener Future
Opputunities to Tackle Climate Change and Reduce Future Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Built Environment
Published 2024. Funded by Gippsland Forestry Hubb; FTMA Australia; Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry
Prepared by Dr. Alastair Woodard, Wood Products Victoria
Australia has comitted to reducing GHGs under the 2015 Paris Agreement. Federal government has also comitted to delivering 1.2 million new homes over the next 5 years. This report provides considerations and recommendations focused on tackling climate change and reducing GHG emissions in the built environment – includes recommendations for government policies, voluntary initiatives, the wood products industry, and the education of wood’s value.
Copyright© Gippsland Forestry Hub 2024.
4 Steps Towards a Greener Future
A Carbon Warrior Policy Proposal
Published 2022 by FTMA Australia – Carbon Warrior
Carbon Warrior is the environmental arm of FTMA. It aims to create a greener future by raising awarenes on how to minimise the negative impacts of the construction industry on the climate. This policy proposal highlights the benefits of carbon storage through choosing timber, and outlines 4 important steps to implement for the industry, in line with leading European countries, to achieve Australia’s environmental targets.
Copyright© Frame & Truss Manufacturers Association of Australia LTD, 2022.
