The Structural Timber Awards 2025 once again recognised the fantastic projects and people making the timber sector tick, here is a quick reminder of this year’s worthy winners.
Held at the National Conference Centre (NCC) Birmingham on 1 October, and for the first time co-located with the Structural Timber Conference, the evening served as a gathering point for a diverse array of construction professionals and timber specialists. Representatives from across the structural timber sector came together to celebrate the achievements and innovations that continue to drive the industry forward.
As always, the event provided an invaluable opportunity for networking, collaboration, and recognition, highlighting the best the structural timber industry has to offer, and the contributions made by individuals and teams dedicated to advancing the world of structural timber.
The application of timber technology is evolving rapidly, with architects, engineers, product designers, and specifiers continually discovering innovative ways to utilise this versatile material. Timber remains at the heart of many successful sustainable construction projects, thanks to its unique combination of natural, organic, and aesthetic qualities. These benefits, alongside its structural and architectural strengths, make timber an ideal choice for those seeking both high performance and low carbon solutions.
As the construction industry navigates the complex journey towards a net zero built environment, the increased specification of timber is playing a pivotal role. Its adoption is recognised as a key driver in achieving the ambitious targets for energy efficiency and sustainability, demonstrating that timber technology is not only relevant today but crucial for the future of construction.
This year the Structural Timber Awards were hosted by Lucy Porter, who ensured that the celebrations flowed smoothly and were full of cheeky one liners and was hugely entertaining. With 23 categories, nearly 250 entrants and over 150 companies shortlisted, the judges were set their annual difficult task.
Each year sees an increase in the number of projects entered to give the judging panel to analyse, and the job of choosing the winner is never an easy one. But in 2025, what were those outstanding projects and who were those inspiring individuals the judges picked out? Among the multi-category winners on the night were B&K Structures, Bywater, Gilbert-Ash, Webb Yates, FCB Studios, Engenuiti & Stora Enso for Paradise SE11 and the big winner on the night – Progress in Practice, Bailey Projects and MBC Timber Frame, for Copper Beech Passivhaus Plus – picking up the trophy for Low Energy Project and Timber Frame Project of the Year alongside the all-important Winner of Winners award. You can read more about this project inside this issue.
Importantly, during the evening over £1,300 was raised for the Lingen Davies Cancer Charity, supporting all those affected by cancer in the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales area. Everyone involved sends huge thanks to all those that contributed.
The Structural Timber Awards will return next year with more surprises and will again spotlight excellence, celebrate expertise in timber technology and showcase the ways it contributes to an attractive, energy efficient and sustainable built environment.