🏆 And the winner is… The Bellrock Builders of Tomorrow! 🏆
The Timber Transformation competition has showcased the incredible talent of young minds across Dundee, Angus and Perth. After weeks of creativity, teamwork and innovation, the Bellrock Builders of Tomorrow from Arbroath Academy have taken home the top prize in this year’s eco-house design challenge!
A Competition Like No Other
Hosted by Timber Engineering UK in partnership with DYW Tay Cities, Timber Transformation challenged students to design and build sustainable homes with the wow factor. With 73 teams and over 700 pupils participating, the competition was fierce but the enthusiasm and dedication were unmatched!
Celebrating the Winners
The Bellrock Builders of Tomorrow impressed the judges with their thoughtful approach to sustainability, innovative design and passion for eco-friendly housebuilding. Their hard work earned them ÂŁ500 for their school, along with the admiration of industry experts.

A special mention also goes to the Eco-Dragons from Baldragon Academy, who received a highly commended award for their outstanding efforts!

A Huge Thank You to Our Judges!
This competition wouldn’t be possible without our fantastic panel of judges, Rob Mclaren, Rachel Colgan, Ron Smith, Lesley English and Michael Pratt who brought their expertise and enthusiasm to the event. Their insights and encouragement helped inspire the students and made the competition a truly memorable experience.
👏 Thank you to our judges for their time, dedication, and support in shaping the future of housebuilding!

Looking Ahead
Timber Transformation is more than just a competition – it’s a movement to inspire young people, build connections between schools and the industry and future-proof the housebuilding sector. The creativity and innovation displayed this year prove that the next generation is ready to lead the way in sustainable construction.
🎉 From the Timber Engineering Team – Congratulations to all the participants, and thank you to everyone who made this event a success!
