Winners of the Roofscape Design Awards 2025 announced at TRA annual event

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

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

Winners of the Roofscape Design Awards 2025

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

The AGM and conference, sponsored by leading TRA suppliers, also 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 showcased exceptional technical skill, creativity, in addition to a clear commitment to safety and sustainability.

Winning projects

• COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR: Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) Unit, Langdon Hospital, designed by Jamie Underwood of Crendon Timber Engineering. 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 a critical 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 design elements such as rooms in the roof and a mix of vaulted and flat sections, all with strong health and safety and sustainability considerations.

Individual award winners

• 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 industry talent. 

• 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.Acknowledged for 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, along with 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.”

To find out more about the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA), see www.tra.org.uk.