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  • The timber industry is progressively finding new ways to optimise the use of wood fibre and design stronger structures. Of particular significance is the evolving landscape of Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL). Tech Talk - Ed. 81 27th March 2026 The timber industry is progressively finding new ways to optimise the use of wood fibre and design stronger structures. Of particular significance is the evolving landscape of Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL). ... more
  • Have you ever wondered about how the nailplate capacities were accurately determined? Let’s take this opportunity to explain some of the basis of nailplate testing here and it would be our pleasure to present the 80th article of FTMA Tech Talk. FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.80 26th February 2026 Have you ever wondered about how the nailplate capacities were accurately determined? Let’s take this opportunity to explain some of the basis of nailplate testing here and it would be our pleasure to present the 80th article of FTMA Tech Talk. ... more
  • Triangles, squares, and rectangles - three simple shapes that quietly govern our lives Monday through Friday and sometimes beyond. But are you manufacturing your product the most efficient way? FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.79 28th November 2025 Triangles, squares, and rectangles - three simple shapes that quietly govern our lives Monday through Friday and sometimes beyond. But are you manufacturing your product the most efficient way? ... more
  • Prevention Is Better Than Cure: Lessons from Truss Damage in Construction... structural damage to trusses during construction remains a persistent challenge, often resulting in costly repairs and safety risks. FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.78 30th October 2025 Prevention Is Better Than Cure: Lessons from Truss Damage in Construction... structural damage to trusses during construction remains a persistent challenge, often resulting in costly repairs and safety risks. ... more
  • Design considerations for extended wall frames... In most residential timber construction, wall frames are laterally restrained at the top via roof trusses or floor joists. However, in some cases, timber wall frames may extend beyond the ceiling level; this is often done to form a parapet feature. FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.77 25th September 2025 Design considerations for extended wall frames... In most residential timber construction, wall frames are laterally restrained at the top via roof trusses or floor joists. However, in some cases, timber wall frames may extend beyond the ceiling level; this is often done to form a parapet feature. ... more
  • The aesthetic appeal of a raked ceiling internally or externally can be very appealing to architects & draftsman who often specify scissor trusses as a prefabricated truss solution. FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.76 01st September 2025 The aesthetic appeal of a raked ceiling internally or externally can be very appealing to architects & draftsman who often specify scissor trusses as a prefabricated truss solution. ... more
  • Redefining Shelter: by using a Parapet Parapets in timber construction have traditionally been viewed as architectural features. However, with increasing complexity in building forms and roof profiles, an innovative approach of integrating parapets into the structural roof system is now being explored. FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.75 12th August 2025 Redefining Shelter: by using a Parapet Parapets in timber construction have traditionally been viewed as architectural features. However, with increasing complexity in building forms and roof profiles, an innovative approach of integrating parapets into the structural roof system is now being explored. ... more
  • N.D.I.S. CEILING HOISTS Tech Talk – Ed.74 02nd July 2025 N.D.I.S. CEILING HOISTS ... more
  • This episode of Tech Talk  was written by Nick Cui, Design Services Manager for FTMA Principal Partner Pryda.  FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.70 28th February 2025 This episode of Tech Talk  was written by Nick Cui, Design Services Manager for FTMA Principal Partner Pryda.  ... more
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