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News:
FTMA/WPA Technical Conference on 26 & 27 August 2010 is being hosted by Scion - click here to see more about the conference.
Click here to see information on the joint WPA/FOA/PMA/FICA Conference - 12 October 2010, Wellington. Registrations are now open.
Click here to see information on the NZ Wood Timber Design Awards - 11 October 2010, Wellington. Registrations are now open.
Code of Practice (COP)
Fabricator members received a discussion document in August and December 2009 regarding the proposed Code of Practice for fabrication activities. The intent of this document was to gain member feedback in two areas. Firstly, whether members wished to have a mandatory Code of Practice for fabrication or whether this should be voluntary. This was a critical decision as to whether the FTMA includes a requirement to undertake a degree of audit against a code of operating practice or whether this should be an additional activity undertaken by some members. The paper discussed the possibility for self-auditing in the first instance with a possible requirement for third party auditing sometime in the future.
Aspects of the Code of Practice focus on the manufacturing accuracy, health and safety requirements as well as branding and labelling opportunities.
If you have any queries regarding the document please contact Ian McGregor at ianmac@itm.co.nz.
Click here to see the latest version of the COP.
Current Issues
WPA is currently working on a range of issues that impact on members' businesses and the wider industry as a whole. Please click the link below to view the current issues WPA is working on.
Wood versus Steel
Wood versus steel - which framing option is better?
In recent years some suppliers have begun aggressively promoting light steel framing as an alternative to wood for both residential and commercial buildings.
As in any battle, the truth is often the first casualty.
To get the facts from the wood perspective, please follow the links below to visit the NZ Wood website.
Which material performs best? Get the facts...
• Which is better for the environment?
• Which performs best in a fire?