About FTMAThe Frame and Truss Manufacturers' Association of New Zealand is a non-profit, self-regulating and independently audited industry association.
Our Mission Statement is: To be the recognised independent voice for the Timber Frame and Truss Industry that promotes a skilled workforce working to best manufacturing practices. Our Vision is: To have Timber Frames and Trusses as the most commonly accepted building solution in both residential and commercial building. Our Values are: ADVOCACY - For our members, equally and together as a group COMMITMENT - To the industry, to our members, to issues that affect us EDUCATION - To see that our people have access to the latest information and the best training QUALITY - To ensure that our industry has the highest standards in manufacturing and Health & Safety practices SUPPORT - To support our members in whatever way we can FTMA is making New Zealand's frame and truss industry the very best it can be:
FTMA maintains valuable communication channels by:
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Annual General MeetingThe Frame and Truss Manufacturers' Association holds its Annual General Meeting in Auckland, mid-late September each year. This is the only opportunity for our large membership to catch up and discuss all relevant aspects of industry.
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History
Formed in 1998 by a group of proactive frame and truss fabricators, the FTMA’s main focus was then and remains today to raise standards in the industry and maintain a strong commitment to high quality timber framing production practices.
During its earlier years the Association developed its own Code of Practice document. This was intended to provide a means of illustrating quality assurance to consumers and Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) by way of publishing the standards and procedures that members agree to adhere to. Following long term and as yet unresolved negotiations with MBIE over their proposed Guidance Document for all Manufactured Building Solutions, your Association made the decision to completely overhaul their COP document, with a view to making it more meaningful and relevant to Industry and at the same time develop a degree of future-proofing it against any implications arising from any future attempted change in direction by MBIE.
Two years ago the FTMA became a member of the Building Industry Federation (BIF), who represent the supply side of the building industry, providing purposeful responses to the Government on policy issues that directly affect the construction sector. BIF is also strongly involved in advocacy with the Government, including the promotion of industry standards, development and engagement of key research issues, reviews of timber treatment and grading, and the resolution of issues arising from recent (and ongoing) amendments to the Building Act.
FTMA has since benefited from a positive, meaningful and effective association with BIF, which has resulted in prompt and up-to-date communications with Government agencies and departments. The appointment of a Secretariat (currently Leanne McGregor) for general administrative functions has proved to be an effective means of our maintaining accurate records of all FTMA activities.
During its earlier years the Association developed its own Code of Practice document. This was intended to provide a means of illustrating quality assurance to consumers and Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) by way of publishing the standards and procedures that members agree to adhere to. Following long term and as yet unresolved negotiations with MBIE over their proposed Guidance Document for all Manufactured Building Solutions, your Association made the decision to completely overhaul their COP document, with a view to making it more meaningful and relevant to Industry and at the same time develop a degree of future-proofing it against any implications arising from any future attempted change in direction by MBIE.
Two years ago the FTMA became a member of the Building Industry Federation (BIF), who represent the supply side of the building industry, providing purposeful responses to the Government on policy issues that directly affect the construction sector. BIF is also strongly involved in advocacy with the Government, including the promotion of industry standards, development and engagement of key research issues, reviews of timber treatment and grading, and the resolution of issues arising from recent (and ongoing) amendments to the Building Act.
FTMA has since benefited from a positive, meaningful and effective association with BIF, which has resulted in prompt and up-to-date communications with Government agencies and departments. The appointment of a Secretariat (currently Leanne McGregor) for general administrative functions has proved to be an effective means of our maintaining accurate records of all FTMA activities.