Structural Timber Awards 2024 Event Brochure by Radar Communications

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2024 has seen multiple changes and innovations within the construction industry. The structural timber association is working to drive the sector towards a more productive, innovative future. Whether through active engagement with the government over environmental strategies and changes to regulation or testing and manufacturing new products and systems, the goal is clear; to drive confidence in timber as the sustainable, renewable material of choice for the built environment.

This year’s Structural Timber Awards entrants represent the best-of-thebest, exhibiting the skill, expertise, and forward-thinking helping to make significant strides towards improving systems and products. Once again, we are overwhelmed by the wealth of entries from companies setting the standard for excellence, making selecting finalists a real challenge. With categories that cover every aspect of the industry - from healthcare and social housing to engineering and installation – the Structural Timber Awards celebrate the design and technology that makes these inspiring projects possible.

In this year’s brochure, you will find details of the inspiring projects, technologies, individuals, and organisations that have made the 2024 shortlist. Our finalists represent people and companies covering a wide range of experience, background, and specialism, as well as recognised business names and promising newcomers to the sector producing outstanding systems and solutions.

As always, we would like to thank our wonderful sponsors for each award, whose kind contributions ensure we are able to recognise the innovation and dedication of those across the industry. We also extend our gratitude to each organisation that has sponsored the 2024 ceremony and made it, once again, a highlight of the year.

Thanks also to the Structural Timber Award judges, who had the difficult task of selecting our winners. The standard of entries demonstrates just how much competition there is in the timber industry. Finally, thanks to all the entrants who never fail to inspire with their skill, knowledge, and continued support for our awards and sector.

We look forward to seeing more inspiring examples of future-forward projects in 2025 when the Structural Timber Awards will celebrate its tenth anniversary. As a milestone year for the awards, we are excited to celebrate a decade of achievement and progress alongside our sponsors, entrants and judges. If you would like to be part of the annual STA Awards, please contact the team on: 01743 290 005

THE STRUCTURAL TIMBER AWARDS TEAM

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HEADLINE SPONSORS

HEADLINE SPONSOR: B&K STRUCTURES

B&K Structures are one of the UK’s leading sustainable frame contractors, specialising in the design and delivery of engineered timber and timber-steel hybrids. 2024 marks their fiftieth anniversary, having begun their journey in 1974 specialising in steel fabrication before adding engineered timber to their portfolio in 2007. Since then, the Derby-based business have become experts in timber and timber-steel hybrids, carrying out numerous innovative and award-winning CLT, glulam, steel, and hybrid projects across the UK. www.bkstructures.co.uk @BKStructures

HEADLINE SPONSOR: METSÄ WOOD

We use 100% traceable wood from northern forests, a sustainable raw material of the finest quality. Our facilities are surrounded by these forests, which ensures a never-ending, reliable supply. Our primary products are Kerto® LVL (laminated veneer lumber), birch plywood, spruce plywood, machined softwood and machined MDF. Everything we do involves sustainability – from the products all the way to the forest. We always use the best available technology in our production, ensure the safety and well-being of our employees, and create well-being, locally and internationally. www.metsawood.com @MetsaWoodUK

HEADLINE SPONSOR: STRUCTURAL TIMBER ASSOCIATION

With over 850 members, the Structural Timber Association is the UK’s leading organisation representing the structural timber sector and associated supply chain companies. Representing the collective interest of its members by providing confidence in the use of structural timber across the construction industry, the STA works to influence legislation and regulation and support the objectives of the structural timber sector as a whole, all backed by its unique Quality Assurance Scheme- STA Assure. www.structuraltimber.co.uk @STAtimber

TABLE BALLOONS SPONSOR: ARV SOLUTIONS

ARV Solutions are market-leading experts for the offsite construction industry. Adding Real Value to recruitment needs for two decades. We draw business to us through our industry expertise. We thrive on our high repeat and referral business levels which we grow and nurture by building and investing in client and candidate relationships. We have a collaborative loyal team that use advanced and innovative recruitment methodologies. Rewarded as a team, our people are measured on quality above all else. www.arvsolutions.co.uk @ARVSolutions

DRINKS RECEPTION SPONSOR: EGGER (UK)

EGGER (UK) Ltd specialises in the design and manufacture of industry leading structural flooring boards for UK housebuilders. It is based on EGGER's portfolio of structural P5 grade flooring boards EGGER P5, EGGER Peel Clean Xtra and EGGER Protect. The boards feature enhanced moisture-resistant properties and a precise diamond-tipped cut tongue and groove profile, The advanced structural flooring system comes with a unique lifetime guarantee and uses 3 simple steps, our boards, our glue and our fitting guide.

www.egger.com @EGGER_UK

TROPHY SPONSOR: HSBCAD

With 30+ years of industry experience, hsbcad is a global software solution provider for offsite timber construction. Its extensive software platform supports companies by facilitating computer-aided design (CAD), offsite manufacturing, onsite assembly, and compliance with the construction industry's BIM standards. With +500 clients worldwide, they work for all types of businesses. Going from very specialized companies creating unique one-off projects to small and medium-sized businesses and, finally, big players pushing the limits of offsite construction.

www.hsbcad.com @hsbcad

DELEGATE LIST & TABLE PLAN SPONSOR: JORDESON TIMBER

Jordeson Timber imports and distributes softwood timber products to customers throughout the UK and Ireland. Whatever your requirements their knowledgeable and professional team are there to help.

www.jordeson.co.uk @JordesonTimber

MENU SPONSOR: SPOTNAILS

Spotnails Ltd is an independent distributor of high-quality tools and fasteners from its base in South Wales serving the UK and Ireland. Originally founded in 1954 holding over 70 years of experience and knowledge means we are the longest established UK company in this field. This longevity enables us to have a broad understanding of our customers’ needs and strive to continually provide solutions for our customers and the industry. Through our Passion, Care, Commitment and Knowledge we aim to be the tool and fastener provider of choice.

www.spotnails.co.uk @SpotnailsLtd

POP-UP CASINO SPONSOR: SIMPSON STRONGTIE

They provide solutions that help people build safer, stronger structures. Simpson Strong-Tie is driven by a commitment to design and manufacture structural connectors, fasteners and anchors that improve and simplify traditional building methods while developing performance tested and approved solutions for new ones. With over 60 years of leadership in structural engineering, Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to offer smart solutions for CLT and mass timber. Embracing the challenge, their leveraging their dual passions of service and innovation to meet this industry’s unique demands.

www.strongtie.co.uk @StrongtieUK

WELCOME PAPARAZZI SPONSOR: YB FIXINGS

YB Fixings Ltd is a UK and Ireland distributor holding unique connections with MAX & Beck Fastenings. With over 30 years of experience supplying the Modular and Light Gauge Steel industries, we offer unique and innovative time and cost-saving solutions for all applications. We provide our customers with a tailormade solution rather than just a product. Our wide range of fastening solutions are supplied to many markets, including Modular & Portable Buildings, Light Gauge Steel Industries and many more.

www.ybfixings.com #YBFixings

CATEGORY SPONSOR

SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Category: Housing availability, affordability and mix of tenures and types is critical in solving many of the UK’s housing problems. This award will recognise a developer, contractor, single housing association or alliance that has successfully used timber technology and worked within the UK’s affordable homes sector to provide high quality buildings that cater for specific resident and operator needs, homeless/temporary living and enhance local communities to provide comfortable, sustainable living for residents. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative working, energy efficiency and running costs, speed and quality of construction, affordability of maintenance and overall long-term value-for-money for providers and residents.

Sponsor: MiTek is a construction technology leader on a mission to advance the adoption of offsite construction. MiTek exists to transform communities through more efficient and sustainable building methods. In 1955, MiTek changed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate, providing an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek serves residential and commercial customers delivering software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that optimise a more integrated Design-Make-Build™ approach to construction.

Judge Testimonial

“An all-round excellent entry that epitomises the position timber can play within the built environment.”

For all general enquiries, please contact:

www.mitek.co.uk

@MiTekUk

LOWFIELD TIMBER FRAMES & MOLE ARCHITECTS: GIRTON ALMSHOUSES

Lowfield Timber Frames and Mole Architects have completed a new certified Passivhaus almshouse development for Girton Town Charity. The low-rise community-centred development consists of 15 energy efficient one-bedroom homes. Constructed with a pre-manufactured timber structure system ensuring airtightness and thermal efficiency to meet Passivhaus standards, fulfilling the charity’s commitment to sustainability and drive to reduce the cost of living for its residents.

SIP BUILD UK: BAMBER BRIDGE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

A Landmark Affordable Housing project delivered to near Passive standards utilising SIP Structures to deliver thermally efficient, sustainable, low energy homes for Progress Housing Group, South Ribble Council and their Tenants.

CATEGORY SPONSOR

PRIVATE HOUSING PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Category: Housing quality and its availability are two of the UK’s hottest topics. Taking in volume housebuilders, smaller developments and self-build projects, this category is seeking to reward individuals, developers and contractors looking to deliver higher levels of homes via any timber solution e.g. mass timber options, closed and open panel timber frame, SIPS etc. Entries should seek to clearly show how the project is helping create a new generation of sustainable, energy efficient and desirable places to live.

Sponsor: Vistry Group is the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed tenure homes. Their purpose as a responsible developer is to work in partnership to deliver sustainable homes, communities, and social value, leaving a lasting legacy of places people love. Operating across 26 regions, they build homes for those who need them right across the UK. They sell homes on the open market through three respected brands: Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes.

Judge Testimonial

“Great example of structural timber, both inside and out.”

For all general enquiries, please contact:

www.vistrygroup.co.uk #Vistrygroup

MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE IMPACTED BY CANCER

This year we are collecting money for Lingen Davies - a Cancer Charity local to the Structural Timber Awards team – Lingen Davies strive to make a positive difference to lives affected by cancer in our region and ensure the best possible care is available close to home, as well as raising lifesaving cancer awareness in the wider community.

Since 1979, Lingen Davies have been dedicated to improving cancer services in our community, ensuring the people of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales can access excellent cancer treatment locally. Since then, they estimate that more than 100,000 people have had their cancer treatment and care improved as a direct result of Lingen Davies’ work and cancer appeals.

Lingen Davies have funded the very latest technology and equipment for hospitals in Shropshire, in particular enhancing the experience and care of those who go through their treatment at the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The equipment and technology they have funded improves waiting times, accuracy of treatment, the patient experience, and reduces travel time, damage to healthy cells and side effects.

Lingen Davies want to ensure that local patients are well supported during their treatment and recovery as they adjust to living life beyond cancer. They fund the I Can Cancer Rehabilitation programme which is delivered by a dedicated team of health professionals and incorporates physical fitness, mental health and wellbeing, nutrition, and fatigue management. The free to access support is available online and in person at locations throughout our region.

www.lingendavies.co.uk

To donate, scan the QR code. Alternatively, purchase a strip of raffle tickets for only £5. All proceedings will go directly to Lingen Davies

CATEGORY

SPONSOR

PRIVATE HOUSING PROJECT OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST

BERE ARCHITECTS: BRAMBLES

Brambles is a detached, 2-storey, 3-bedroom house in Hertfordshire of 150m2 It consists of a kitchen/ living area, a bedroom / study suitable for an elderly or disabled person and two bathrooms at ground floor, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a dressing room and a utility room at upper level.

BOUNCE ARCHITECTURE: WHERNSIDE ROAD

This project was a major residential upgrade of an existing 3-bedroom detached 1930s welling into a contemporary 6-bedroom detached home with side, rear, and loft extensions.

CONSTRUCTIONAL TIMBER & WEBB YATES: HIGH HAVENS FARM

High Havens Farm is a modern and sleek private house that best utilises its materials to be as thermally efficient and architecturally spectacular as possible. The main reception roof features 12 underslung laminated beech trusses spanning over 12 meters which provides a striking roof structure. The composition between steel tension bars and timber beams reduces the materials required to form the large roof structure.

CONSTRUKTCLT: EDEN LAKE RETREAT

Introducing the breath-taking Eden Lake Retreat, a stunning example of eco-friendly architecture that seamlessly integrates sustainable design and innovation. Crafted with cross laminated timber and designed using cutting edge energy systems, this visionary project offers a harmonious blend of modern luxury and environmental responsibility. Boasting panoramic views of the tranquil lake, this retreat is a testament to thoughtful design and eco-conscious living.

CREATE DESIGN SOUTH WEST: NEW DWELLING ADJACENT PENROSE NURSERY

Penrose Nursery assists disadvantaged people to improve their well-being by working with horticulture. The site historically formed part of the adjacent Penrose Nursery now a separate plot of land, where the existing ruined greenhouse was replaced with a delightful new crafted, simple home with trees panted and new pond to celebrate home, garden and wildlife embedded within the village of Canonstown, Cornwall.

CATEGORY SPONSOR

PRIVATE HOUSING PROJECT OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST

GLOSFORD TIMBER SOLUTIONS: FOXCOTE PASSIVHAUS, HELLIDON, DAVENTRY - (KEVIN AND KAREN HARRIS)

A highly energy efficient 327m2 4 bedroomed, single storey contemporary PassivHaus dwelling set within an historic walled garden in the grounds of a grade II listed property. Set in its own immaculate courtyard, an open plan family home with expansive unobstructed areas of fenestration, high energy performance and comfort, and sitting perfectly within the landscape adjacent to the local Conservation area. Stone clad over Timber SIPs construction with a posi-joist flat roof system.

HERITAGE OAK FRAMES: LUCINDA LEECH’S PASSIVE HOUSE

Lucinda Leech’s passive house, designed, constructed and installed by Heritage Oak Frames is a unique, predominately timber building. The brief was to create a low carbon timber build on an environmentally sensitive site that naturally blends in with its surroundings. Designed not to require internal tie members, the buildings structure allows for a completely open interior whilst overhanging gables with floor to ridge windows give a continual sense of living within the surrounding coppice.

MODULOFT: SEAHOUSES X MODULOFT

Modular build for two, second floor, penthouses, compromising 21 modules, on Seahouses seafront. Approximate completed floor area was 277m2. The brief included a remit to be as sympathetic as possible to the local architecture and be as minimally impactful as possible to the local community, during installation. Project was delivered, from modules going up through to completion, within 2 months.

THREEFOLD ARCHITECTS: EIGHT GABLES

Set within the Chestfield Conservation Area in Whitstable, Eight Gables is a characterful, contemporary home, which offers an imaginative and honest reworking of the area’s predominantly Mock Tudor style, by drawing inspiration from original Tudor architecture. Threefold’s approach looks to express and celebrate the timber structure and finishes throughout - creating a highquality, sustainable, healthy home for the client, and establishing a strong relationship with this unique setting.

WEBB YATES ENGINEERS & TAKERO SHIMAZAKI ARCHITECTS: NIWA HOUSE

A new and elegant private home set on a contaminated and constrained brownfield in East Dulwich. The property is designed to maximise floor area, whilst maintaining a low profile to respect planning height constraints. The primary structure, designed with Takero Shimazaki Architects, is influenced by Japanese architecture, with an exposed timber frame inspired by traditional Torii gates. The project is the first ever full-scale building employing timber in composite with stone.

CATEGORY SPONSOR

CUSTOM & SELF BUILD PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Category: Choosing to build your own home and/or employing a company that specialises in unique one-off or small projects is complicated, exciting and a huge responsibility. This category seeks to find the best self-build and custom-built properties on an individual or small community basis. The finished building or development (maximum 5 homes) must have a timber system at its core and have used the material in a fundamentally important structural way – e.g. timber frame, SIPS or mass timber technology. The finished building or development should display high levels of technical skill, expertise and understanding of using timber effectively as an aesthetic, sustainable/ low carbon, energy efficient and reliable way to build a stylish and memorable ‘dream house’.

Sponsor: Actis specialise in the design and manufacture of innovative insulation and membrane products. All products are aimed at eliminating thermal bridging combining insulation with air tightness, moisture resistance and reflective properties, offering impressive thermal performance. They are also quick, clean and easy to install. Our newest innovation and addition to our range is Eolis HC. Created using our patented Triplex technology, the unique structure allows less material to be used to achieve the thickness of the insulation making it a more sustainable product.

Judge Testimonial

“Well thought through and a beautiful final building.”

For all general enquiries, please contact:

www.insulation-actis.com @ACTISINSULATION

Eolis HC

REFLECTIVE INSULATION

Cutting edge technology. Cutting time on site.

• Light and quick to install, with no cutting between rafters

• Self-adhesive lap for ease of installation

• Innovative technology for excellent thermal performance

• Made with 100% recyclable components

Reﬂ ective Insulation created using our new innovative Triplex technology provides dual features in one product. With an integrated vapour barrier it’s possible to insulate and achieve airtightness in a single operation.

To ﬁnd out more visit insulation-actis.com or call 01249 462888

CATEGORY

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CUSTOM & SELF-BUILD PROJECT OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST

BEECH ARCHITECTS: ANGLES HOUSE

New sustainable timber frame and clad dwelling formed via a series of angled inter linked ‘anglo saxon inspired huts’ which sit firmly and sensitively in their natural meadow landscape. The site is located along an anglo saxon settled valley. The angled solid forms and glazed links exploit panoramic views of the river valley below from every habitable space.

BERE ARCHITECTS: BRAMBLES

Brambles is a detached, 2-storey, 3-bedroom house in Hertfordshire of 150m2 It consists of akitchen/ living area, a bedroom / study suitable for an elderly or disabled person and two bathrooms at ground floor, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a dressing room and a utility room at upper level.

ECOLOGIC SIPS: GOLF LINKS ROAD

We’re excited to be involved in this captivating four bedrooms SIPs eco-house. Opting for a sustainable structure with the associated environmental credentials will ensure this beautiful, modern SIPs home will sit in harmony with the gorgeous natural surroundings. Due to the nature of the site, this will also be our first build on ’helical screw piles’ and truly demonstrates the flexibility and adaptability of the SIPs build system.

GLOSFORD TIMBER SOLUTIONS: FOXCOTE PASSIVHAUS, HELLIDON, DAVENTRY - (KEVIN AND KAREN HARRIS)

HERITAGE OAK FRAMES: LUCINDA LEECH'S PASSIVE HOUSE

CATEGORY SPONSOR

CUSTOM & SELF-BUILD PROJECT OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST

HYDE + HYDE ARCHITECTS: EDGE HOUSE

Edge House is a contemporary, low-energy home sitting on a peninsula in Ceredigion – inspired by its coastal context and the homeowners’ childhood memories of the area. Designed to welcome in light and views at every opportunity, the home features a timber-framed, cantilevered first floor, which allows the living spaces to extend towards the horizon. Navigating the site’s erosion risk, the ground floor comprises an innovative concrete structure, providing a resilient home to last generations.

OAKWRIGHTS: CHURCH VIEW

Entrepreneurial Oakwrights founder, creates oak frame custom build site in the grounds of his childhood home. A truly sustainable custom build site, Church View is a community of 8 self-build homes, with positive social, environmental, and economic benefits. All houses, designed by Oakwrights Architectural team with a fabric first approach, use structural oak frames, enveloped in Oakwrights innovative closed panel system. Four homes pioneer the use of airtightness technology Aerobarrier.

OB ARCHITECTURE: STRAWBERRY HILL

Strawberry Hill is a comprehensive refurbishment of an entire residence in the serene Hampshire countryside. The focal point of this transformation is a striking circular GluLam timber structure designed in collaboration with Buckland Timber, replacing a dated 80s steel-framed conservatory. The end result is a captivating, highly sustainable contemporary space that merges modern design with the traditional rural architecture and boasts 270-degree views of the idyllic Hampshire countryside.

SIPS@CLAYS: WESTFIELD, NORTHUMBERLAND

Westfield is a structural insulated panel (SIPs) self build, designed and built by an aspirational couple who wanted to create an exemplar for sustainable development in rural Northumberland. Their objective was to minimise their environmental impact by using renewable/recyclable materials, rely solely on wind and solar energy and achieve net zero carbon or better. They intend to make the energy in use data accessible so that other people can use this project as a study centre to learn from.

TRANSFORMING TIMBER - TWO STOREY HOUSE EXTENSION (EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY): HOWDEN HALL ROAD

A 1950s bungalow has been reconfigured, for an improved layout more compatible with modern living requirements extending the original 115m2 footprint to 197m2 utilising 3 forms of modern methods construction. The extension work was carried out in two time periods (2011-17) and (2021-24) given the need to raise the necessary capital. Overall, the performance of the property has been significantly upgraded using novel approaches improving quality of life whilst minimising environmental impact.

CATEGORY SPONSOR

EDUCATION PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Category: The pressure on the public purse to deliver better, higher quality and more cost-effective buildings for staff and students is huge. This category celebrates those projects that have used timber technology to create a newbuild facility, a retrofit/refurbishment or extension in a streamlined way, ontime and on-budget reducing impact on term times. The facility can be for all age-levels, nursery, primary or secondary school, university, college or facility catering for special educational needs (SEN). With collaborative working and tight building timescales of huge importance, the entrant must prove that it has met local education authority/ public sector client expectations in providing a sustainable, energy efficient and cost-effective contemporary building.

Sponsor: PEFC is an international non-profit organisation, dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management through independent, third-party certification. We endorse national forest certification schemes developed through multi-stakeholder process, tailored to local priorities and conditions. We believe that forest certification should be local, so PEFC UK is one of 70 national members together forge a global alliance. Our standards provide forest owners with a means of demonstrating good forest management, enabling them to supply the construction sector with responsibly sourced wood products.

Judge Testimonial

“Extremely refined design overall, with the timber structure clearly the central focus.”

For all general enquiries, please contact:

www.pefc.co.uk

CATEGORY SPONSOR

EDUCATION PROJECT OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST

B&K STRUCTURES, BOWMER + KIRKLAND, NORR, ENGENUITI & STORA ENSO: THE STEPHENSON BUILDING, UNI OF NEWCASTLE

Newcastle University’s redeveloped Stephenson Building is an inspirational regeneration of a 70-year-old structure, meticulously planned and executed to create a learning environment which will inspire current and future generations to study and research life sciences, as well as engineering excellence - with the design of the structure and services left exposed to inspire students. A hybrid engineered timber and steelwork structure sits at the heart of this highly innovative solution.

CONSTRUCTIONAL TIMBER, SMITH AND WALLWORK & WITHERFORD WATSON MANN: CLARE COLLEGE

The new River Wing at Clare College is a masterpiece in utilising space through the construction of an oak glulam structural frame with cross laminated timber floors and roofs. The frame has been expertly engineered to use as little steelwork as possible through the utilisation of mortice and tenon and dovetail connections. This attention to detail resulted in over 525 individual structural connections being designed which were all CNC machined offsite in Yorkshire.

ENGENUITI, HOLMES MILLER ARCHITECTS, KLH UK & ROLTON GROUP: BUNTINGFORD FIRST SCHOOL

Buntingford First School provides space for over 330 pupils and is Hertfordshire County Council’s first net zero school building. The low embodied carbon of the CLT and glulam frame is offset using gold partners, and the full Passivhaus design minimises the operational energy required from the on-site renewable energy sources. Alongside the impressive sustainability credentials, the school delivers high-end teaching spaces, including a rooftop classroom and a ‘forest school’.

HLM ARCHITECTS: TRENT VIEW COLLEGE

Trent View College is a new post-16 college, catering for 60 students with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) designed to remove barriers to learning and help young people develop important life and employability skills, preparing them for adulthood. The co-educational school exemplifies excellence in inclusive design, resulting in a thriving college that meets students’ needs. Trent View is one of the first SEND facilities in the world to have been designed to Passivhaus standards.

HOPKINS ARCHITECTS & B&K STRUCTURES: HAILEYBURY SCITECH

SciTech is a new Science and Technology building for Haileybury which reimagines the way science can be taught in schools in the future. The design integrates new and existing buildings around a courtyard and cloister, carefully adjoining the back of the school’s 1934 Grade II listed building. This architectural move not only showcases SciTech but has consolidated the existing buildings to create a coherent overall campus.

CATEGORY SPONSOR

EDUCATION PROJECT OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST

INNOVARÉ OFFSITE:

ST MARY’S CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY ACADEMY - THE UK’S FIRST BIOPHILIC SCHOOL

Following an arson attack St Mary’s Catholic Academy was selected for a DfE eco pilot scheme. Exemplifying the work undertaken by Innovaré to advance structural timber technology, their Psi-FAST system was specified to provide higher fire safety, thermal, acoustic and environmental performance. Setting future standards, the low embodied carbon structure is net zero in operation. The pioneering new building is the UK’s first biophilic school, connecting the internal environment with nature.

WB TIMBER INNOVATIONS: WEDNESFIELD TECHNOLOGY PRIMARY SCHOOL

The selection of the WB Timber Innovations Larsen system by the Forward thinking Shireland Multi Academy Trust was to create a blueprint for future of energy efficient schools . Wednesfield Technology Primary School constructed by Tilbury Douglas has achieved the Passivhaus classic standard by the use of the ‘A1 Larsen twin wall’ timber frame system. The school for 446 primary school pupils is located near Wolverhampton.

WEBB YATES ENGINEERS & LIVE DESIGN PRACTICE: THE GROWING SPACE

A new timber ‘Therapeutic Horticulture Centre’ for the community at Cody Dock in East London. Designed with Master of Architecture students at the University of Westminster, the single-storey structure is formed of a prefabricated Douglas Fir frame. The triangulated design gives in plane stiffness to both the walls and roof, enabling the inverted folded plate roof to span the 6m over the space with no further props or ties. The walls span between and cantilever from the foundations.

WEBB YATES ENGINEERS & NEX: EXETER COLLEGE LIBRARY

The refurbishment of the Grade II listed neo-gothic library at Exeter College, Oxford. Located beside the Grade I-listed Bodleian Library, the Exeter College Library is arranged in an L shape. Key to unlocking the tight space was the introduction of a new structurally unique timber mezzanine. Formed of prefabricated spruce panels, the lightweight addition increases the library’s usable floor area, providing additional library space, plus study desks for the students.

WEBB YATES ENGINEERS & STANTON WILLIAMS: RHODES HOUSE GARDEN PAVILION

A recently completed scheme led by Stanton Williams has extended the life of Rhodes House, a 1920s Grade II* listed building in the heart of Oxford and headquarters to the Rhodes Trust. The design features a striking new 50-seat timber and glass pavilion in the West Gardens, providing a tranquil and flexible space for the Trust and its scholars. The unique timber roof is formed with efficient curved lattice geometry and supported by full height structural glazing.

CATEGORY SPONSOR

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Category: This award is open to large and small-scale projects – in both footprint, scope and budget – and can include office developments, retail premises, restaurants, ‘to-go’ food and drink outlets and hotels. Entries must display a clear understanding of how to apply timber technology to deliver a sustainable, low carbon, energy efficient and cost-effective contemporary building. Particular note will be given to overcoming restrictive and unusual construction sites and working within local planning guidelines and constraints. Projects must explain how they have displayed innovation and worked collaboratively across the supply chain to help the client achieve its corporate vision whilst demonstrating how cost-predictability, economy, accuracy, transportability, speed of installation and principles of circular economy have been achieved.

Sponsor: Working on a single timber project? Or a specialist contractor working consistently in the timber sector? This award seeks to find a contractor of any size with the scope and strategy to deliver sustainable, lowcarbon, cost-effective contemporary buildings of any type, from conception to completion. Working seamlessly with a regional or national timber supply chain, ensuring client satisfaction, excellent health and safety, methodical and reliable working practices with proof of commitment to the Construction 2025 agenda are essential.

Judge Testimonial

“This is simply stunning to look at and equally impressively designed and completed. Wow!”

CATEGORY SPONSOR

B&K STRUCTURES, KNIGHT HARWOOD, STIFF & TREVILLION, AKT II & STORA ENSO: ARDING & HOBBS

Sensitively adding an elegant 20,000sq ft extension on top of a meticulously restored 1910 department store, the redevelopment of Arding & Hobbs has won wide acclaim for breathing new life into a once run down Grade II listed building. Adding a new, spacious, light-filled pavilion, it has achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating, and showcases how a structural timber and hybrid solution can help clients meet modern standards of sustainability while reinvigorating historic buildings for 21st century.

BUCKLAND TIMBER: SHERBORNE HOUSE

Sherborne House, an 18th-century Grade I listed building, has been restored as a cultural hub. A sustainable glulam pavilion extension built with a spruce glulam frame provides a flexible space for arts exhibitions and events. Sensitive structural interventions showcase technical excellence in preserving the building's architectural merit and historically significant Thornhill murals – a collaborative effort in breathing new life into a heritage structure.

EURBAN, CHETWOODS, BAYTREE, HASSLACHER NORICA TIMBER & STORA ENSO: BAYTREE NUNEATON

Baytree Nuneaton is an exemplar project for the use of timber for large-scale structures within the UK industrial and logistics sector. Part of a wider logistics campus, the 31,500 sqft company HQ, formed of CLT and Glulam, is designed to meet WELL Standards and has achieved BREEAM Outstanding. The project pushes the boundaries of carbon reduction within the sector; it has received significant interest across the market and is anticipated to set a precedent for future schemes of similar scale.

GLENFORT TIMBER ENGINEERING: JUNCTION 20 FUEL STATION

Junction 20 is a sustainably sourced Douglas fir structure Providing a structure made up with glulam and CLT, finished off with a polycarbonate roof covering. Glenfort is a full solution Mass timber company based in Ireland, showcasing innovation and sustainability in construction.

GREENWICH ENTERPRISE BOARD, ARUP, DRMM, F PARKINSON & B&K STRUCTURES: WORKSTACK

WorkStack is a five-storey light industrial building providing 14 affordable workspace units in Charlton, London. It is the UK’s first multi storey light industrial building of its scale constructed from mass timber. Entirely framed by crosslaminated timber (CLT) above first floor, its stepped cantilever form and exposed timber interior is the outcome of strong client ambition, open supply-chain collaboration and pioneering technical solutions that push the boundaries of timber design.

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HESS TIMBER GMBH: UCB CAMPUS WINDLESHAM

The new UK HQ for global biopharmaceutical company UCB in Windlesham includes a 2,870 m² collaboration hub. The building features a pioneering use of curved timber enhancing its biophilic design — a first of its kind in this scale and complexity delivered by German timber specialist HESS TIMBER. Designed to inspire collaboration and creativity, it underscores UCB’s commitment to scientific excellence and sustainability, ensuring a vibrant future for the organisation and life sciences in the UK.

HYBRID STRUCTURES, HAPTIC ARCHITECTS, RAMBOLL & ARGENT: W3 KINGS CROSS

The scheme is a community-oriented building comprising a café, gym and creche, designed as an engaging piece of architecture with a welcoming, vibrant street presence Part of the wider Kings Cross regeneration, W3 is a community building, whose structure and main facades are all made from engineered timber. The building is an intergenerational well-being hub that is fully accessible to the wider area. The building’s main purpose is to encourage people to socialise, exercise and use the space.

WB TIMBER INNOVATIONS: UNUSUAL RIGGING NEW HQ

Construction of New HQ for Unusual Rigging adjacent to existing office and works without interruption to existing site and activities. The new headquarters and research building for Unusual Rigging in Northamptonshire is an exemplar test-bed project for circular economy principles and low-energy design. At its core is the circular economy, an approach to building that departs from the linear economy of take, make, use, and dispose, and instead looks to create a building that is constructed from sustainable materials and can be dismantled and reused at the end of its hopefully long life.

XYLOTEK: ARUP BIRMINGHAM OFFICE FIT OUT

The fit-out of Arup's Birmingham office spans three floors and integrates timber elements to create a state-of-the-art space. Key features are the bespoke timber theatre stairs and a striking two-storey CLT scissor staircase, which connect social spaces and enhance the biophilic environment. Designed by Arup and executed by Overbury, with timber by Xylotek, the project showcases innovative, sustainable timber use in modern office design.

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RETAIL & LEISURE PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Category: From supermarkets, restaurants and coffee shops, to shopping centres and fitness centres, this award is open to large and small-scale projects – in both footprint, scope and cost – that has used structural timber and a timber-led methodology from initial design to final completion. Entries must display a clear understanding of how to apply timber technologies to deliver a sustainable, energy efficient and cost-effective contemporary building that enables the client to achieve its corporate vision – aesthetically and in a scalable way. Particular note will be given to overcoming restrictive/unusual construction sites and working within local planning guidelines. Projects must display a clear understanding of how to apply timber technology and explain how they have displayed innovation and worked collaboratively to help the client achieve its corporate vision whilst demonstrating cost-predictability, economy, accuracy, transportability, speed of installation, sustainability and circular economy principles.

Judge Testimonial

“A very special building delivered by a highly competent team.”

B&K STRUCTURES, WILLMOTT DIXON, SPACE & PLACE, ENGENUITI & STORA ENSO: COZENTON PARK SPORTS CENTRE

Cozenton Park Sports Centre in Rainham is a new generation leisure centre designed and built to meet exceptionally high standards of energy efficiency and sustainability, while creating much needed recreational and fitness facilities for the people of the Medway area. Replacing a 30-year old facility with a highly insulated but elegant exposed timber and hybrid steelwork structure, the design solution has helped meet both the client’s aspirations and a demanding schedule.

CONSTRUKTCLT: ARMADILLO CLT SOUND PAVILION

The Armadillo, a ground-breaking emblem of innovation and creativity, is proudly presented in partnership with the London Festival of Architecture. As the world's first exposed eucalyptus CLT structure, it functions both as a stage and an exceptional acoustic amplifier. This pavilion, through its unique architecture and sound, encourages the exploration of public spaces and provides an inspiring venue for talks, workshops, and performances, all promoting sustainability and creativity.

EURBAN, REED WATTS ARCHITECTS, ROUNDHOUSE & STORA ENSO: ROUNDHOUSE WORKS

Located to the rear of the Roundhouse in Camden, Roundhouse Works houses three music studios, a Centre for Creative and Digital Entrepreneurs and a vast triple height studio for aspiring circus performers. The project has been designed specifically for young people aged 11-30 as a place to develop creative + business skills for future careers in the arts. Internally exposed CLT brings a visual coherence to the numerous and varied spaces of the new building which has achieved BREEAM Excellent.

MAKERS MARK JOINERY: TY SANCTAIDD ROUNDHOUSE

Ty Sanctaidd is a 20-meter diameter timber-framed roundhouse in Pembrokeshire, designed for multifunctional use. It features locally sourced Douglas fir, straw bale infill, and a sheep’s wool insulated roof. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, this ecofriendly structure serves as a community hub, harmoniously blending into its coastal environment while exemplifying sustainability and innovative design.

NATIONAL TRUST WCCC, MAWSON KERR & JC CONSULTING: WHITBURN COASTAL CONSERVATION CENTRE

WCCC is a hub for conservation work and nature programming activities, rockpooling to moth nights as well as being a facility for the NT coastal conservation group bird ringing activities and engaging more people. Beyond Seascapes, there are two multi-partner follow-on schemes with ambition to build on and continue the work of the Seascapes Programme. The Centre will play a core part in engaging the communities in these schemes and connecting them with benefits that will be delivered.

RAMBOLL: GRIMES GRAVES PROJECT

The Grime's Graves project delivers a visitor experience at a unique prehistoric site with a newly constructed circular timber building. The building sits directly above a Neolithic flint mine and provides controlled public access, security, shelter, interpretation, and emergency escape facilities. Designed to respect the landscape, it incorporates sustainable materials with a focus on accessibility and education, completed to budget for English Heritage by a collaborative team.

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LOW ENERGY PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Category: Energy efficiency and associated environmental concerns and costs are central to contemporary building design – both newbuild and retrofit. This category will reward projects that have used timber technology to make a tangible difference in lowering the overall environmental impact of the project and used circular economy principles. Entries should highlight and explain in an understandable, measurable way how timber – either structurally, externally or internally – has been exploited to its maximum potential to

Sponsor: Partel is a leading innovator in the construction industry, specialising in the development and supply of high-performance building envelope solutions. We are committed to advancing energy efficiency, sustainability, and building performance with our range of cuttingedge products, including advanced membranes, airtightness systems, and thermal bridging solutions. With a strong focus on research and development, Partel continually pushes the boundaries of building technology, ensuring superior quality and

Judge Testimonial

“This project is a fantastic example of how timber can play a key role in delivering other sustainability metrics outside of those we often speak about, around reduced embodied carbon and sequestered carbon.”

We provide innovative & advanced building membranes and complementary systems designed for energy efficiency, airtightness, thermal bridging, fire

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B&K STRUCTURES, MORGAN SINDALL, HLM ARCHITECTS, ENGENUITI & STORA ENSO: TRENT VIEW COLLEGE

Heralded as a great success by the education sector, Trent View College in Scunthorpe is a Passivhaus SEND school that utilises the benefits of a hybrid engineered timber and steel structure to embody exceptional standards of sustainability. An exemplar of low energy construction, Trent View showcases how a project which does not, on paper, lend itself to Passivhaus design and certification can meet these stringent standards through attention to detail and careful design.

BUCKLAND TIMBER: FIVER RIVERS HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE

The Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre in Salisbury features the first largescale solar car park built with sustainable glulam timber. This innovative structure, designed by 3ti for Wiltshire Council, showcases low-energy construction techniques and materials. Generating 186MWh in its first year, it provides 10% of the centre's electricity, saves £50,000 yearly, and reduces carbon emissions by 36 tonnes in year one – equivalent to planting 600 trees.

ENGENUITI, HOLMES MILLER ARCHITECTS, KLH UK & ROLTON GROUP: BUNTINGFORD FIRST SCHOOL

HERITAGE OAK FRAMES: LUCINDA LEECH’S PASSIVE HOUSE

SIPS@CLAYS: WESTFIELD, NORTHUMBERLAND

Westfield is a structural insulated panel (SIPs) self build, designed and built by an aspirational couple who wanted to create an exemplar for sustainable development in rural Northumberland. The objective was to minimise their environmental impact by using renewable/recyclable materials, rely solely on wind and solar energy and achieve net zero carbon or better. They intend to make the energy in use data accessible, so that other people can use this project as a study centre to learn from.

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PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Category: This can apply to any sector or building type regardless of size and scale. Project of the Year will highlight outstanding examples across the UK construction landscape that have been designed and delivered using timber technology as a major component part of its brief. The winner will have proved that they have used timber solutions with skill and ingenuity to create a sustainable low-carbon building, showcasing the structural and engineering strengths of timber. Entrants must show how they have met client/project expectations in providing a sustainable, energy efficient and cost-effective contemporary building, as well as how cost-predictability, economy, accuracy, transportability, and installation speed have all been achieved. The focus will be on projects delivering exceptional levels of architectural design, detailing and installation/erection.

Sponsor: From the forests of Galicia in North-western Spain comes Xilonor, a state-of-the-art Cross Laminated Timber manufacturer. Using Pine from local plantations, we produce CLT with a highly personalised service. Our established marine logistics platform makes Xilonor CLT viable on any scale of project, while our customers enjoy flexible transport and customs free delivery. Xilonor is a subsidiary of Finsa, renowned manufacturer of timber products with an ever-evolving variety of innovative and sustainable construction and decorative solutions.

Judge Testimonial

“A harmonious celebration of structural timber!”

For all general enquiries, please contact:

www.xilonor.es/en

@xilonorUK

B&K STRUCTURES, F PARKINSON, DRMM, ARUP & STORA ENSO: WORKSTACK

Drawing inspiration from a ‘log-stack’, Charlton WorkStack breaks the mould of ubiquitous ‘tinshack’ industrial units. The overlapping, cantilevering workspaces – progressively increasing in size - utilise the lightweight strength of CLT to create much-needed office space on a reduced and compact urban site. Innovative, flexible, and commercially successful, the project is a trailblazer for re-industrialising our cities withtimber and is the UK’s first light industrial building of its type.

ECOLOGIC SIPS: GOLF LINKS ROAD

We are excited to present our project on Golf Links Road in Ferndown, a stunning four-bedroom eco-house. Everything about this build is striking from the yellow door to the cladding. We provided the SIPs superstructure which was utilised thanks to its lightweight nature with the build opting for Helical Screw Piles as its foundations due to the tree roots below. As a company whenever we can work in harmony with nature thanks to the products we create it feels truly fulfilling.

FACIT HOMES: COURT HOUSE

Court House is a four bedroom private home located on an unused tennis court on a backlands site in north London. Tucked behind an existing dwelling the court was no longer used and in a state of disrepair. The design needed to be sensitive to both the location being surrounded by other properties on all sides, and the local Conservation Area. The scheme was developed as a kit of plywood components manufactured and assembled onsite before being clad in cedar, brick and zinc.

FERMIN BELTRAN DOS SANTOS AND FIFE ARCHITECTS: WOODBURN CERES, OAK FRAME EXTENSION, FIFE

Nestled among the ancient trees of Ceres Woods and its enchanting walking trails in Ceres, Fife, this small Oak Frame Extension seamlessly extends the house into the garden using a green oak frame as the structure and internal finish. It offers a tranquil retreat where its owners can unwind throughout the year.

HERITAGE OAK FRAMES AND LUCINDA LEECH: LUCINDA LEECH PASSIVE HOUSE

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HESS TIMBER GMBH: UCB CAMPUS WINDLESHAM

HEYNE TILLETT STEEL, STUDIO EGRET WEST & HYBRID STRUCTURES: THE ARBOUR BRENT CROSS WEST

The “Arbour” is the recently completed eastern entrance to the new Brent Cross West station (Thameslink) for Barnet Council and Related Argent with Studio Egret West and shedkm, Heyne Tillett Steel and Hybrid Structures. It comprises a 12-metre-high glulam structure, supporting a glazed timber canopy, with exposed structural timber elements and connection detail that showcase the possibilities of using timber within complex infrastructure projects.

HLM ARCHITECTS: SANDHURST BAND PRACTICE FACILITY

The Band Practice Facility (BPF) is a new purpose built home for Army musicians at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. This flagship facility has been designed to support 54 Army musicians, offering a modern, sustainable and high performance acoustic facility for rehearsals, performance and musical collaboration. Combining new buildings, housing practice and social spaces, and thoughtfully refurbished historic buildings, the facility provides a unique military and educational environment.

HYBRID STRUCTURES, HAPTIC ARCHITECTS & RAMBOLL: W3 KINGS CROSS

MAKERS MARK JOINERY: TY SANCTAIDD ROUNDHOUSE

Ty Sanctaidd is a 20-meter diameter timberframed roundhouse in Pembrokeshire, designed for multifunctional use. It features locally sourced Douglas fir, straw bale infill, and a sheep’s wool insulated roof. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, this ecofriendly structure serves as a community hub, harmoniously blending into its coastal environment while exemplifying sustainability and innovative design.

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ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

Category: Open to an individual or any size of practice. This award will celebrate a professional architect or architectural technologist that has used timber as a successful and defining material within a completed building in the UK. Emphasis will be given to the technical and creative reasons why timber technology or particular system was specified – CLT, glulam, LVL, SIPS, timber frame – and how this was communicated within the supply chain, project team and delivered in the final concept. Particular note will be given to the use of digital construction techniques, integrating the principles of circular design and futureproofing –design for deconstruction – imagination, biomimicry and creative ways to problem solve, use offsite methods and use of innovative architecture to inspire building design, within a framework of budget, project deliverability and timescale.

Sponsor: Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. At over 730 years old, we are Europe’s largest timber supplier. We supply sustainable Sylva™ CLT, LVL and GLT kit of parts applicable across all building sectors from dense urban to remote rural locations. Sylva is a mass timber building kit comprising pre-manufactured, custom-made applications delivered just-in-time to the building site.

Judge Testimonial

“A really impressive project, both in the choice of materials and the operational performance of this building.”

For all general enquiries, please contact:

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ADVENTURE PLUS: WC AND SHOWER HUB

ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST

The WC and Shower Hub at Adventure Plus, an outdoor bushcraft charity, is an exciting new addition to their facilities. This hub enhances Adventure Plus's onsite accommodation and activities while providing a modern, bright, airy, and sustainable WC and Shower Hub that blends seamlessly with the landscape. MEB Design collaborated closely with the client to leverage the benefits of CLT structural timber construction, resulting in a sustainable, accurate, and airtight building.

CORSTORPHINE & WRIGHT: WEDNESFIELD TECHNOLOGY PRIMARY SCHOOL

The selection of the WB Timber Innovations Larsen system by the Forward thinking Shireland Multi Academy Trust was to create a blueprint for future of energy efficient schools. Wednesfield Technology Primary School constructed by Tilbury Douglas has achieved the Passivhaus classic standard by the use of the ‘A1 Larsen twin wall’ timber frame system. The school for 446 primary school pupils is located near Wolverhampton.

D RMM: WORKSTACK

HAPTIC ARCHITECTS: W3 KINGS CROSS

Haptic Architects has designed a community hub for Related Argent, located at 180 York Way, Kings Cross, London. The main structure and most of the facade are made from engineered timber, celebrating timber as a contemporary construction material. With an easily accessible café, a gym that focuses on group exercise and a creche, the building is an intergenerational wellbeing hub, creating spaces that promote social interaction, physical activity and community engagement.

HEATHERWICK STUDIO & VERETEC (UK): UCB CAMPUS WINDLESHAM

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HLM ARCHITECTS: TRENT VIEW COLLEGE

Trent View College is one of the first Special Educational Needs and Disability schools in the world designed to Passivhaus standards. The Sandhurst Band Practice Facility is a purpose-built home for Army musicians at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) offering a modern, sustainable and high-performance acoustic facility. The design and delivery of these projects reflect innovation through the creative use of timber for efficient, sustainable structures that inspire and excite users.

BERE ARCHITECTS: BRAMBLES

MAWSONKERR: WHITBURN COASTAL CONSERVATION CENTRE

WCCC is a hub for conservation work and nature programming activities, rockpooling to moth nights as well as being a facility for the NT coastal conservation group bird ringing activities and engaging more people. Beyond Seascapes, there are two multi-partner follow-onschemes with ambition to build on and continue the work of the Seascapes Programme. The Centre will play a core part in engaging the communities in these schemes and connecting them with benefits that will be delivered.

PAPER HOUSE PROJECT: MARTIN LUTHER KING ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND

Martin Luther King Adventure Playground is a new facility at one of Islington’s most popular children’s venues. The simple building is organised around a central play space: a flexible layout that supports a wide range of activities and prioritises safeguarding. Carefully chosen materials including a lightweight steel frame with structural timber infill and a roof provide a robust, characterful and low maintenance envelope, creating a welcoming presence in the heart of the neighbourhood.

STIFF & TREVILLION: ARDING & HOBBS

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool

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ENGINEER OF THE YEAR

Category: Open to an individual, single firm, or any size of collaborative team. This award will be given to those that have demonstrated an innovative and integrated approach to create a landmark building or developed a project delivery model with any kind of timber technology at its core – CLT, glulam, LVL, SIPS, timber frame etc. This can include using any option or approach to overcome site or project-specific challenges, by using timber-based products and systems in an innovative way and take timber engineering to new performance levels. This can be by employing digital construction techniques and tools, employing principles of the circular economy or factory-based precision to meet the challenges of designing any type of building.

Sponsor: ITW Construction Products Offsite is your integrated supply partner for processes related to offsite construction. From design and automated prefabrication, to on-site connecting, ITW’s holistic offer covers the entire building.

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For all general enquiries, please contact:

www.itwcp-offsite.co.uk

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ARUP & CHANGEBUILDING: WORKSTACK

ENGENUITI & INTEGRAL ENGINEERING: HAILEYBURY SCITECH

The Haileybury SciTech project integrates a new Teaching Block, Research Block, and cloister with two existing buildings to create a single hub for STEM on Haileybury’s campus. The new buildings are formed in CLT and glulam, much of which is visually exposed and contributes significantly to the striking interiors. Strong technical engineering and attention to detail was combined with offsite fabrication to create complex yet elegant roof structures and solve critical sequencing challenges.

HARLEY HADDOW: HARLEY HADDOW

Our commitment to sustainability drives our approach to structural engineering. As a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, we recognise that our profession contributes significantly to carbon emissions, and we are actively shifting our focus, now making embodied carbon calculations the norm on our projects. Instead of primarily engaging in structural calculations towards the end of projects we emphasise early-stage consulting on materially efficient concepts.

RAMBOLL: W3 KINGS CROSS

W3 is a community building, whose structure and main facades are all made from engineered timber. With an easily accessible café, a gym that focuses on group exercise and a creche the building is the heart of the W-Zone and give great social value benefit to the area.

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CLIENT OF THE YEAR

Category: This category looks to reward any client, regardless of size or sector that has shown clear leadership in specifying timber technology on at least one project, system or component. Thinking innovatively and business driven, entries will have shown commitment to pursue an innovative timber-led approach and procure based on sustainable low carbon design, predictable precision factory manufacture, circular economy principles, whole-life costs with speedy, faultless delivery as key drivers. The winner will have shown a clear understanding about what timber delivers as a material, what it is capable of and its environmental and social value, integration and collaborative working, excellent health and safety and fair terms and forms of contract.

Sponsor: James Jones & Sons Ltd is a family owned and managed forest products company, now under its 5th generation leadership, operating from 25 locations strategically located across the UK. The Group has evolved through more than 180 years of trading and has been active in the following activities and sectors: sawmilling, timber engineering, pallet manufacturing, forestry and land management, windfarms, iron foundry, ship building, nail manufacturing, mechanical engineering, telegraph poles, telecommunications.

Judge Testimonial

“This building is as fantastic as it is complex. What a magnificent achievement.” For all general enquiries,

www.jamesjones.co.uk

CODY DOCK & UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER: THE GROWING SPACE

HAILEYBURY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL: HAILEYBURY SCITECH

LINDA & DAVID SHALL: BRAMBLES

Brambles is a detached, 2-storey, 3-bedroom house in Hertfordshire of 150m2 It consists of akitchen/ living area, a bedroom / study suitable for an elderly or disabled person and two bathrooms at ground floor, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a dressing room and a utility room at upper level.

RELATED ARGENT: W3 KINGS CROSS

The scheme is a community-oriented building comprising a café, gym and creche, designed as nan engaging piece of architecture with a welcoming, vibrant street presence Part of the wider Kings Cross regeneration, W3 is a community building, whose structure and main facades are all made from engineered timber. The building is an intergenerational well-being hub that is fully accessible to the wider area. The building’s main purpose is to encourage people to socialise, exercise and use the space.

SOUTH RIBBLE COUNCIL & PROGRESS HOUSING GROUP: BAMBER BRIDGE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

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CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

Category: Working on a single timber project? Or a specialist contractor working consistently with timber technology across the built environment in multiple sectors? This award seeks to find a contractor of any size with the scope and strategy to deliver sustainable, low-carbon, cost-effective contemporary buildings of any type, from conception to completion. Working seamlessly with a regional or national supply chain, ensuring client satisfaction, excellent health and safety, methodical and reliable working practices with proof of commitment to sustainability, circular economy principles, social value and understanding the wider benefits of timber usage and skills are essential.

Sponsor: BeA Fastening Systems Ltd UK is part of the successful global group BeA GmBH and have been in the fastening business for 50 years in the UK. BeA manufacture fastenings for construction and industrial sectors across the world. BeA is the longestablished brand well known for high quality tools and Autotec is our range of automated tooling solutions which are bespoke built to the requirements of the production. KMR is our range of both gas and pneumatic tools for the professional. Fastening technologies for future generations.

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EDEN INSULATION & BOW & TIE CONSTRUCTION: BRAMBLES

Brambles is a detached, 2-storey, 3-bedroom house in Hertfordshire of 150m2

It consists of a kitchen/ living area, a bedroom / study suitable for an elderly or disabled person and two bathrooms at ground floor, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a dressing room and a utility room at upper level.

FOXTON CONSTRUCTION: UNUSUAL RIGGING NEW HQ

Construction of New HQ for Northamptonshire based stage rigging company adjacent to its existing factory and offices WB Timber Innovations have engineered and manufactured a primary glulam frame encapsulated by its “Larsen wall system.”

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JK LONDON CONSTRUCTION: DRAGON FLAT

In this refurbishment project, we have crafted several bespoke elements using advanced manufacturing techniques. Key features of the space include a hanging stair, a custom sofa seat, tailored cabinets, wall linings, and a unique coffee table. This project aims to explore and enhance the possibilities of timber, an ancient material, through innovative and modern approaches.

SJ ROBERTS CONSTRUCTION & LOWFIELD TIMBER FRAMES: LUXURY LODGES BLUESTONE

In 2023, Bluestone National Park in Pembrokeshire invested £24m to expand its facilities and further support its efforts in meeting high environmental and sustainable standards, whilst protecting and enhancing the local area and community. Part of this investment included the development of 80 new luxury lodges that were constructed by main contractor SJ Roberts Construction, utilising timber frames manufactured and supplied by their sister company, Lowfield Timber Frames.

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INSTALLER OF THE YEAR

Category: Have you truly excelled in the erection and installation of a structural timber solution? This category is open to any individual, team or organisation working in any sector and on any size of building that has been involved in the day-to-day work of specialist installation, fixing, fitting and commissioning of timber. This can range from erecting mass timber structural elements, SIPS, timber frame, roofing systems, doors/windows, cladding or flooring and decking elements. The winner will have demonstrated their full understanding of the timber technology being used, the ways timber can function in different building types, the correct procedures and protocols required for its safe installation and have shown an outstanding level of overall expertise and customer service.

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“This is a wonderful project and clearly a labour of love.”

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B&K STRUCTURES: BEECH COURT PAVILION, ABINGDON SCHOOL

Constructed to create a link between Abingdon School and its existing theatre, Beech Court Pavilion seamlessly blends slender glulam beams and a supporting steel structure - crowned by green roof planting above extensive glazed elevations – to form an elegant, multi-functional space, for dining, study and social activities. Throughout, innovative use of timber allows the building to touch the landscape lightly, while offering an inspirational, biophilic new addition to the Education sector.

HESS TIMBER GMBH: UCB CAMPUS WINDLESHAM

HYBRID STRUCTURES: W3 KINGS CROSS

MINT CONSTRUCTION: EDEN LAKE RETREAT

MODULOFT: SEAHOUSES X MODULOFT

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PROJECT/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER OF THE YEAR

Category: Central to all successful projects are collaboration and clear communication between people and organisations along the supply chain and delivery team. Entries can be an individual or a project team and can have worked on single/multiple site, large and small-scale projects – in both footprint, scope and budget. They must display a clear understanding of applying and using timber technology to deliver a smooth, streamlined project. The winner will have displayed a wide-ranging set of personal abilities and skills including product/system technical knowledge, team management skills, organisational and problem-solving expertise and the ability to direct and deliver a successful project/scheme to completion to achieve client objectives. Particular note will be given to those overcoming any unusual construction sites, difficult planning requirements and using a diverse group of people.

Judge Testimonial

“Very impressive project!”

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B&K STRUCTURES: ARDING & HOBBS

CONSTRUKCLT: ARMADILLO CLT SOUND PAVILION

GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP: THE ARBOUR BRENT CROSS WEST

HENRY RILEY: CLARE COLLEGE

PETER GUNNING & PARTNERS: SHERBORNE HOUSE

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PIONEER AWARD

Category: This award will be given to an individual, company or project team that has made – or is making – a major contribution to raising the profile of structural timber or using it as a defining feature of its design and build programme in the UK. This can include using timber to overcome site or project-specific challenges, using timber products and systems in a different way to the ‘norm’, achieving new performance levels, employing digital construction/BIM tools, circular economy principles and innovative thinking and strategies to meet the challenges of designing any type of building.

Sponsor: Combilift is the largest global manufacturer of multidirectional forklifts and an acknowledged leader in long load handling solutions. Innovation, Flexibility and Service is the ethos on which Combilift’s success is built and has seen us become the world’s fastest-growing forklift manufacturer, exporting to more than 85 countries and with more than 60,000 trucks in use worldwide.

Judge Testimonial

“Very impressive timber-focused entry!”

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ARUP: FIRE SAFE DESIGN OF MASS TIMBER BUILDINGS

In recent years, the construction industry has seen a surge in interest in mass timber as an innovative and sustainable building material. To address the need for a pragmatic resource for fire-safe design in larger scale mass timber buildings, Arup has drawn on decades of global fire safety research, including our own largescale mass timber experimental series, to formulate this risk-based and globally applicable guidance.

ARUP, D RMM & CHANGEBUILDING: WORKSTACK

EWAN DUFFIN, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: HARLEY HADDOW

Having recently located to Edinburgh, Ewan has spent most of his career working in the London Commercial sector, specialising in Mass Timber design. He was instrumental in progressing research and testing into fire performance of mass timber products during his time in London and worked on several high-profile mass timber projects such as 74 Rivington Street (Black and White Building) and 36-38 Berkeley Square when there was large scrutiny on fire regulations post Grenfell.

FACIT HOMES: COURT HOUSE

Court House is a four-bedroom private home located on an unused tennis court on a backlands site in north London. Tucked behind an existing dwelling the court was no longer used and in a state of disrepair. The design needed to be sensitive to both the location being surrounded by other properties on all sides, and the local Conservation Area. The scheme was developed as a kit of plywood components manufactured and assembled onsite before being clad in cedar, brick and zinc.

PROFESSOR ROBERT HAIRSTANS, CATT DIRECTOR: NMITE

Robert is a Professor of offsite and industrialised construction at Edinburgh Napier University and the founding Director of the Centre for Advanced Timber Technologies at NMITE. He has led pioneering research into industrialised timber and offsite construction solutions and developed multiple innovative products which has led to significant knowledge exchange with hundreds of industry and public sector stakeholders. Impact from the research has led to a number of award winning projects.

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PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD

Category: A wide ranging category open to innovative new products and systems, or older items on the market used in a fresh and inventive way. The winner must demonstrate the product or emerging technology, meets the appropriate UK building regulations and health and safety standards. This can be a physical product designed specifically for timber usage or a general

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“Highly specific in the potential applications and an innovative approach.”

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ABODE INDUSTRIES: BYGO

At Abode, we are on a mission to radically change how we design and construct buildings. We are shaking things up in the construction industry and by using computer automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence we are making building fast, accurate, sustainable, and better. We’re bringing about a wholesale change in the way a building is conceived, paid for, and assembled. Making design and construction as simple as possible, whereby anyone can be an architect, engineer and builder.

ARC BUILDING SOLUTIONS: TCB SQUARE

Addressing the critical need for a specialist and continuous cavity fire barrier suitable for installation around extrusion openings, ARC TCB Square is a truly innovative, one-of-a-kind solution. Eliminating the need for linear cavity barriers to be specified in this context, TCB Square has been designed with end-users in mind resulting in a faster, safer and easier-to-install solution at this challenging junction.

Since the inception of timber-based construction, as with all forms of construction, there has always been a 'performance gap' in the thermal performance between the stated building performance and the actual real-life performance. This thermal performance gap is a result of literal gaps within the thermal envelope, either due to insulation not being properly installed, or the installation becoming compromised after practical completion due to timber shrinkage. Our system overcomes this.

HSBCAD: HSBVIEW - YOUR GATEWAY TO A PAPERLESS FACTORY

hsbView is an out-of-the-box software that empowers offsite timber manufacturers to achieve a fully paperless production environment with realtime access to updated digital shop drawings in the factory. Its affordability at just €50 a month per client is ideal for SMEs that may not have resources for large-scale automation investments. This facilitates a gradual yet impactful transition towards digitalization, modernizing their operations without significant financial strain.

ENGLISH BROTHERS: PART L COMPLIANT INSULATED TIMBER FRAME PANELS LEITZ TOOLING: HELICUT MONOBLOCK

HeliCut Monoblock - stable milling and drilling within one joinery tooling solution. Taking the concept of shrink fit collets chucks one step further, this unique tool boasts a monolithic design, making the tool very stable and dampening vibrations for lower noise and longer tool life. Equipped with 4 sided turnblade knives for fast knife changes and reduced downtime. It can be used for various applications such as drilling holes, pockets, tenons and rebates in perfect quality.

PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD SHORTLIST

OSKOP: GREATFIELDS SCHOOL, DAGENHAM

OSKOP is the working group behind the creation of this industrialized kit of parts guide for new school buildings. The mission was to identify all the pitfalls and barriers and create solutions to ensure testing meets the needs of clients, allowing the delivery of compliant solutions by main contractors. Innovating new solutions for the challenges we face, facilitating panelized manufacturing in the timber frame sector with a compliant approach to many issues facing our industry, not just fire.

PARTEL: VARA PLUS ECO PAPER-BASED VAPOUR CONTROL LAYER

VARA PLUS ECO is a ground-breaking smart ecological vapour control layer, responsibly developed by Partel. This sustainable product is paper-based, consisting of up to 62% renewable FSC paper, for lower carbon emissions in buildings. Designed for maintaining optimum airtightness in the building envelope, this quality, environmentally conscious product ensures active moisture control with its hygro-variable technology in the most demanding of conditions.

ROTHO BLAAS UK: UP LIFT – SYSTEM FOR TIMBER BUILDINGS RAISED INSTALLATION

UP LIFT solves the problem of tolerances in the installation of timber walls on concrete kerb at the root, because it allows the casting to be carried out after the walls have been installed. UP LIFT can separate the time between the concrete pour and the timber installation. Whenever the timber panels are ready, the producer can build the building on the UP LIFT temporary supports. The product can also be used for structural restoration on demaged panels on site.

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE CLT CONNECTOR & FASTENER SOLUTIONS AND KLH UK: BRENTWOOD SCHOOL

KLH has specified Simpson Strong-Tie's CLT solutions for the Brentwood School dormitory building, emphasising their long-standing relationship built on trust and proven performance. Chosen for their exceptional strength and reliability, the CLT solutions play a crucial role in fastening, connecting & securing multi-ply wood members. This highlights the confidence KLH places in Simpson Strong-Tie to deliver structural integrity and durability in their high-profile constructions.

VISTRY GROUP: VISTRY INNOVATION CENTRE

Vistry’s Innovation Centre (VIC) is a centre of exploration built within Vistry’s timber frame factory that pushes the potential of timber construction, marrying it with innovation to achieve a low carbon masterpiece of over 100 technologies. It’s a pioneering initiative showcasing solutions for Part L 2021, exploring possibilities for the FHS 2025 and beyond, in a bid to achieve net zero homes by 2030 and net zero operations by 2040 while showcasing the potential of timber frame construction.

JUDGING PANEL

STEVE BERTASSO

Asisstant Professor New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering

ALEX GOODFELLOW CEO Donaldson Offsite

DAVE LOMAX

Associate Director Waugh Thistleton

ANDREW CARPENTER

Chief Executive Structural Timber Association

ANDREW GOODWIN

Managing Director B&K Structures

GARY RAMSAY

Magazine Editor Structural Timber Magazine

FINBAR CHARLESON

Architect & Research Lead dRMM

HELEN HEWITT

Chief Executive British Woodworking Federation

ROLAND REINARDY

Partner

Hawkins\Brown

We would like to extend a BIG THANK YOU to all of our Structural Timber Awards judges for their time and dedication in assessing over 200 entries in 2024.

HOW IT WORKS

We have designed and developed a judging tool which allows every step of the process to be completed online. Each judge is allocated two-three categories to mark and each category has three judges. Scores are given per question on a ranking of 1-10, with this giving the entry an overall score out of a possible 150.

To submit your interest in joining the 2025 Structural Timber Awards Judging Panel, email: ellie.guest@radar-communications.co.uk

IAN DACRE Partner Rider Levett Bucknall

ROBIN LANCASHIRE

Senior Timber Frame Consultant BM TRADA

LOUISE ROGERS

Impact Manager - MMC Buit EnvironmentSmarter Transformation

STEVEN WILKINSON

Associate James Gorst Architects

ROSI FIELDSON

Sustainability Manager Lincoln University

PHIL LOMAS

Managing Director Prowood

ED SUTTIE

Director BRE Group

PETER WILSON

Architect & Founding Director Mass Timber Academy

TIMBER ICON OF THE DECADE

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PREVIOUS WINNER OF WINNERS

Sarah Wigglesworth Architects Mellor Primary School

AWARDS LAUNCH

B&K Structures & Waugh Thistleton Architects Dalson Works

Arup Associates and B&K Structures Believe in Better Building

Arup, L&S Baucon GmbH, Robertson, Wiehag GmbH & Rogers Stirk Harbours + Partners The Macallan Distillery

Blumer-Lehmann, Gilbert Ash & Marks Barfield Architects Cambridge Mosque

St James’s University Hospital in Leeds

2020 2021 2022

TIMBER ICON OF THE DECADE WINNER OF WINNERS

2023 2024

James Gorst Architects New Temple Complex

TO BE ANNOUNCED ON THE NIGHT

Arup International Quarter, London

Heatherwick Studio

Ramboll Clifford’s Tower

SIP S PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Category: The Best SIPs Project will be awarded to the overall highest scoring entry for a project built using SIPS technology. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) are an advanced method of construction, exploiting composite panel techniques - delivering excellent structural and thermal characteristics in one system. SIPS have two parallel faces - usually Oriented Strand Board (OSB)sandwiching a rigid core of Polyurethane (PUR) foam. The result is a lightweight system which is quick to erect and free from the complications surrounding compression shrinkage and thermal bridging, that is often associated with other forms of construction.

SOLID WOOD PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Category: Working on a single timber project? Or a specialist contractor working consistently in the timber sector? This award seeks to find a contractor of any size with the scope and strategy to deliver sustainable, lowcarbon, cost-effective contemporary buildings of any type, from conception to completion. Working seamlessly with a regional or national timber supply chain, ensuring client satisfaction, excellent health and safety, methodical and reliable working practices with proof of commitment to the Construction 2025 agenda are essential.

Sponsor: With 30+ years of industry experience, hsbcad is a global software solution provider for offsite timber construction. Its extensive software platform supports companies by facilitating computer-aided design (CAD), offsite manufacturing, onsite assembly, and compliance with the construction industry's BIM standards. With +500 clients worldwide, they work for all types of businesses. Going from very specialized companies creating unique one-off projects to small and medium-sized businesses and, finally, big players pushing the limits of offsite construction.

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TIMBER FRAME PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Category: The Best Timber Frame Project will be awarded to the overall highest scoring entry for a project built using Timber Frame technology. Modern timber frame structures are precision-engineered, strong and durable. The build method relies on a factory manufactured timber frame as a means of structural support – carrying the loads imposed by the floors and roofs, before transmitting them to the foundations, which can be built at a lower cost due to the buildings being lightweight.

Sponsor: Modular Building Automation designs and manufactures equipment for the offsite construction industry. Specialising in timber frame and steel frame construction of frames, the company is well placed to support this growing sector with automation equipment. With our production facility in the Netherlands, from where our equipment is designed and manufactured; our sales, distribution and technical support offices in the UK; and our worldwide network of dealers, the company can provide individual machines, production lines through to complete modular factory installations.

Judge Testimonial

“Innovative construction delivering clear programme and sustainability benefits.”

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As a top-tier construction material, Kerto LVL is the backbone of Metsä Wood's Finnjoist range, where it forms the core flange component. Paired with an OSB web, it creates a lightweight yet remarkably strong I-Joist, ensuring swift and dependable installation for floors, roofs, and walls.