Oct 8, 2026 · 34 min · 11 segments
***Future Framing Initiative with Jon Shanks*** *The future of lightweight timber framing is changing, and our sector needs to be ready for it. In this episode of F&T Time, Kersten Gentle sits down…
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But also, John, these companies, these 14 companies, they're not just putting their hand in their pocket.
And I think that's what I'm so excited about is there is so much research, but the industry involvement, is it the TTAG? What do they call themselves?
And it's just amazing to see that they're not just giving the money we need to get this project up, but they're all actually putting in their time.
And I really believe that our members need to recognise that these 14 businesses have, in a very, very difficult market, put their hand in their pocket and committed to four or five years of funding to make sure this gets up.
And I just think we can't underestimate the important role that they've all played in getting this
But even in the last two weeks, we must have spent about six hours talking about screws.
by the people who are part of these contributing companies that sit on these technical committees is absolutely astounding.
And, you know, I'm learning every time we meet, as is everyone else, because it is a genuine will from everyone involved to drive this forwards.
But also, John, these companies, these 14 companies, they're not just putting their hand in their pocket.
And I think that's what I'm so excited about is there is so much research, but the industry involvement, is it the TTAG? What do they call themselves?
And it's just amazing to see that they're not just giving the money we need to get this project up, but they're all actually putting in their time.
And I really believe that our members need to recognise that these 14 businesses have, in a very, very difficult market, put their hand in their pocket and committed to four or five years of funding to make sure this gets up.
And I just think we can't underestimate the important role that they've all played in getting this
But even in the last two weeks, we must have spent about six hours talking about screws.
by the people who are part of these contributing companies that sit on these technical committees is absolutely astounding.
And, you know, I'm learning every time we meet, as is everyone else, because it is a genuine will from everyone involved to drive this forwards.
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