Winners of the Roofscape Design Awards 2025 Announced at TRA Annual Event

The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) has revealed the winners of the 2025 Roofscape Design Awards during the evening dinner at its Annual General Meeting and Conference.

Recognising innovation and technical excellence in roofscape design, the awards this year featured six categories. Three project-based categories - Commercial Project of the Year, Conversion and Refurbishment Project of the Year, and Residential Project of the Year – were complemented by three new individual awards: Career Champion of the Year, Innovation Champion of the Year, and Safety Champion of the Year.

The judging panel praised the winning entries for their complexity, attention to detail, and thoughtful integration of health and safety, sustainability, and practicality.

The AGM and conference, sponsored by leading TRA suppliers, featured two supplier focus sessions . Attendees had the opportunity to connect directly with members and sponsors, including BPC Fixings, Hundegger, ITW Construction Products, Simpson Strong-Tie, and Virtek.

This year’s winning projects demonstrated outstanding technical skill, creativity, and a clear commitment to health and safety and sustainability.

The winning projects are:

• Commercial Project of the Year – Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) unit, Langdon Hospital, designed by Jamie Underwood of Crendon Timber Engineering.

The entry was recognised for its technical complexity, including a large metal web joist scheme and challenging intersections. Judges praised the detailed submission and the thoughtful integration of an essential vapour barrier.

• Conversion and Refurbishment Project of the Year – The Engine House, designed by Elicia Brumley of Acorn Timber Engineering.

The judges were impressed by the comprehensive submission, which addressed every aspect of the project. The intricate roof structure, long spans, and shallow pitch were handled with exceptional attention to detail.

• Residential Project of the Year – Plots 1 and 2, Knowle Road, designed by Ranjit Gill of Wyckham Blackwell.

Praised for reducing the need for a steel frame and avoiding a cut roof, this project tackled complex elements such as rooms in the roof and a mix of vaulted and flat sections, supported by strong health and safety and sustainability considerations.

Individual award winners are:

• Career Champion of the Year – Jack West-Jordan, Crendon Timber Engineering (nominated by Tim Wilson).

Recognised for exceptional dedication to training, development, and supporting the next generation of talent in the industry.

• Innovation Champion of the Year – Sam Kirkham, ITW Construction Products (nominated by Scott McAndrew).

Celebrated for outstanding leadership in advancing innovation across technology, sustainability, and operations.

• Innovation Champion of the Year – Craig Smith, ITW Construction Products (nominated by Sam Kirkham).

Honoured for driving innovative solutions and continuous improvement in product management.

• Safety Champion of the Year – Ed Kirk, Crendon Timber Engineering.

In recognition of his dedication to maintaining and promoting safe practices within the trussed rafter industry.

Nick Boulton, chief executive of the TRA said: “This year’s Roofscape Design Awards have once again raised the bar. The entries demonstrated outstanding creativity, technical know-how, and a strong commitment to safety and sustainability. It’s inspiring to see how our members continue to innovate and take on increasingly complex projects while maintaining such high standards.

“We were also proud to introduce individual award categories this year, recognising the people driving progress behind the scenes, from innovation and safety to career development. These awards highlight the importance of celebrating individual contributions, and we encourage all members to continue nominating their colleagues and peers in the future.”

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