Industry Insights

FTS Resolve’s civil reinstatement capabilities provide a concrete solution If the telecommunications and construction industry had a sexy side, civil reinstatement wouldn’t be it. Nevertheless, the reinstatement of concrete is a vital service that provides very practical benefits for the community. FTS prides itself on its civil services and capabilities, and has delivered second-to-none results […]

FTS Resolve is working on the Streamlining Hoddle Street Project FTS Resolve is pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with major construction company Fulton Hogan, to deliver the next stage of the Major Road Projects Authority’s Streamlining Hoddle Street project. Our team is already hard at work on the project, which will ease congestion and improve traffic […]

A week in the life of FTS Resolve’s Head of Business Services A chat with Adele Spiteri, FTS Resolve’s detail-orientated finance guru and Head of Business Services. What does your role as Head of Business Services involve? I oversee the day-to-day finance and administration functions at FTS, which includes payroll, IT, and accounts payable and […]

FTS Resolve champions men’s health At FTS Resolve, we believe nothing is insurmountable, and that’s a philosophy that extends to men’s health. This month, FTS Resolve is shining a light on men’s health and wellbeing, with a focus on mental health. Find out how below. What FTS is doing to support men’s health November is […]

Directional drilling: expertise and capabilities have FTS Resolve ready for the rapidly growing demand According to a report from research company Grand View Research, the global horizontal directional drilling (HDD) market is expected to reach $14.95 billion by 2022. While the HDD market in Australia is currently being driven by significant projects in the telecommunications […]

Milestone moments at FTS Resolve This month marks over five years of service for two of FTS’ longest-serving team members: Andrew Green and Simon Christie. Andrew and Simon speak about their journey with FTS and how the company has evolved over the years. Andrew Green – IT and Accounting Manager How has FTS evolved since […]

FTS Resolve continues to expand its operations It has been just over six months since FTS sent three fibre splicing vans up the Hume Highway, expanding our services and operations to Brisbane – how time flies! Our expansion to Brisbane has been a resounding success, and we feel like we’ve only just scratched the surface. […]

You’re in HSEQ certified safe hands with FTS Resolve At FTS Resolve, when it comes to health and safety, we know it involves not only the health and wellbeing of our own team members and contractors, but that of the communities we operate in. After all, everyone deserves to go home from work in the […]

How FTS champions recycling and corporate responsibility At FTS Resolve we are mindful of our impact on the environment. As such, we take our social and environmental responsibilities seriously. We believe in building a more connected future, and that means trying to make sure that everything we do is aligned with what’s best for the […]

How FTS Resolve is leading the way with its directional drill training program There’s no doubting that horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is an in-demand service at the moment, particularly within the telecommunications industry. And with significant telecommunications infrastructure investment promises made by both state and federal governments, demand is set to continue. With no formal […]

Working in payroll, administration and procurement at FTS Resolve Alfio Miceli is FTS Resolve’s ultra-organised payroll, administration and procurement manager. From streamlining business and payroll processes to liaising with project managers and ensuring client deadlines are met, Alfio is a vital part of the FTS team. He explains what it’s like working in finance and […]

Working in facilities and maintenance management at FTS Resolve Self-confessed tinkerer Corey Bourchier is FTS’ facilities and maintenance manager. Corey oversees the maintenance and servicing of FTS Resolve’s entire fleet of vehicles, which is vital to ensuring we stay operational with minimal downtime. He explains what it’s like working in facilities and maintenance management at […]

FTS Resolve is working on the Mernda Rail Extension Project FTS Resolve is pleased to announce that we’ve been awarded a major contract for work on the Mernda Rail Extension Project. Our crew are already hard at work on the project, which should see the first test trains running by the end of September 2018. […]

Working in drilling at FTS Resolve Drill Team Leader Chris Johnston has been working in drilling for almost twenty years, and has worked at FTS since 2014. He’s currently helping deliver our innovative drill training program, allowing FTS Resolve to lead the way in employee training and development. What does your role as Drill Crew […]

We’re officially Federal Safety Commissioner Accredited!   The FTS Resolve team are excited to announce that as of March 2018, we’re now officially accredited by the Federal Safety Commissioner of Australia (FSC). What does FSC accreditation mean for FTS? For us, this means that our safety systems and procedures effectively and accurately reflect our commitment […]

Working in fibre splicing at FTS Resolve Having worked in the telecommunications industry for well over a decade, our trusted team member Nathan Boburka recently made the move from hauling into splicing at FTS Resolve. He’s heading up our operations in Brisbane as the Fibre Splicing Team Leader – and couldn’t be happier about the […]

With plenty of ambitious private and government-led electrical network infrastructure projects planned for 2018 and beyond, telecommunications jobs in Victoria – and the telecommunications industry in general – will be in high demand for the foreseeable future. We take a look at what you should consider when looking for a job in the telecommunications industry […]

Working in Project Management at FTS Resolve From Cable Hauler, to Team Leader, to Project Manager – Jack Philpott has come a long way since he left his role as a baggage handler to join FTS in 2014. Learn about his journey, and how he’s built a successful career within a supportive team environment. What […]

What’s involved in getting you connected to the Internet? It’s a great question, with a pretty complex answer. Andrew Blum takes us through the process: Though you may never have given it much thought, the internet we use on a daily basis is a physical thing. And like most physical things, it can be constructed, […]

The Department of Employment forecasts an increasing demand for telecommunications trades workers, particularly while the NBN rolls out across Australia. And yet, many companies in the industry (yes, us included) are feeling the lack of skilled workers. Infrastructure projects will only continue to grow in the coming years, and the need for skilled workers in […]

2017 was a massive year for the team at FTS Resolve. Now we take a look at what 2018 holds for us, the telecommunications industry, and some of the major Victoria infrastructure projects in the offing. Victoria infrastructure projects in 2018 Dominating media headlines, the West Gate Tunnel project – one of Victoria’s largest ever […]

A new name to demonstrate a turnkey service for telecommunications and electrical network infrastructure projects. Today, FTS Construction announces its new brand name: FTS Resolve. After six years in the industry, initially known as Fibre Tech Services, the team believes that as the business has grown, they’ve evolved beyond their original name and are ready […]

Head of Operations Steve Diver has performed many roles at FTS Resolve since he started the company with Jed and Carl in 2011. To name just a few: Field technician Team leader Client services Business development. He now oversees all FTS operations and manages the workload of our technicians. Steve’s always investigating ways to increase […]

Behind every great company, there’s a great story – and FTS Resolve is no exception. We started in 2011 with only three guys: Carl Norton, Jed Nalder and Steve Diver. Mates who played football together on weekends, little did we know we’d be running a business together one day… The beginning The magic moment happened […]