Timber Development Association
The Timber Development Association of New South Wales ( TDA ) is a non-profit industry association representing all segments of the timber industry , from manufacture to supply . TDA was incorporated in 1938 and for over 70 years has effectively promoted the use and the sale of Australian and imported timber and timber related products .
TDA ’ s original mission was to promote the use and sale of timber of all kinds — whether native to Australia or imported from abroad . It was also mandated to promote the interests of all persons , firms or companies in Australia involved with timber or wood technology or engaged in forestry .
The TDA mission has evolved considerably over the years with TDA concentrating on the technical advancement and sustainability of the building and construction Construstion by R & D and education projects within the timber industry . generations . We will continue to encourage the industry we represent to be dynamic and develop business practices and products that promote sustainability . We aim to ensure the long term health of the natural resource and achieve economic , social and environmental sustainability within our industry .
The TDA also presents sponsored by WoodSolutions educational tutorials and seminars on varied topics to inspire building professionals in the use of timber for residential , commercial and infrastructure projects .
TDA also initiated and runs the annual Australian Timber Design Awards which commenced in 2000 . The Australian Timber Design Awards ( www . timberawards . com . au ) are a national competition to promote and encourage outstanding timber design in the built environment professions .
TDA Sustainability Statement The TDA will integrate the principles of sustainability into all our decision making processes , to mutually ensure the optimisation of welfare of this generation and all future
Andrew Dunn is the Chief Executive for the TDA and has 28 years experience in the building industry , the last 22 years within the timber Construstion . Andrew has a Civil / Structural Engineering degree
218 August 2014