Roofscape Design Awards 2025 – celebrating excellence in trussed rafter design

The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) is thrilled to announce the return of the Roofscape Design Awards 2025, an event dedicated to honouring the ingenuity, technical skill, and innovation of designers in the trussed rafter industry.

Building on the success of the previous two years, the 2025 edition introduces three new individual award categories, recognising personal achievements in sustainability, health and safety, and emerging talent.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Project-based categories

1. Commercial Project of the Year – celebrating excellence in non-residential projects, from offices to public buildings.

2. Conversion and Refurbishment Project of the Year – recognising innovative designs that transform or improve existing buildings.

3. Residential Project of the Year – honouring outstanding design and craftsmanship in new-build housing projects.

Individual categories

1. Innovation Champion of the Year – recognising individuals driving technological, sustainability, and operational innovation.

2. Safety Champion of the Year – celebrating commitment to maintaining and promoting exemplary safety practices.

3. Career Development Champion – honouring individuals demonstrating dedication to their professional growth and training.

A spotlight on unsung skills

Nick Boulton, Chief Executive of the TRA, shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming awards: “Trussed rafters are a cornerstone of modern roof construction, crafted from timber – nature’s most sustainable building material. While an estimated 60 million trussed rafters are in service across the UK, the design expertise behind them is often under-appreciated within the construction industry.

“The Roofscape Design Awards will spotlight the remarkable problem-solving skills of trussed rafter designers, showcasing timber engineering as an exciting and rewarding career path for the next generation. The quality of entries in 2023 and 2024 was spectacular and inspiring, and we look forward to celebrating the exceptional projects completed in 2024.”

Key dates & participation

• Entries – now open

• Eligibility – open to all TRA member companies in the UK and Ireland

• Winners announced – at the TRA AGM in April 2025

For more information on the Roofscape Design Awards and participation details, visit www.tra.org.uk. Join the celebration of creativity, innovation, and excellence in trussed rafter design!