THE WINNERS of the SPRA Awards 2023 were crowned today, 15 June, at a well-attended awards luncheon held at the Hilton City hotel in Leeds.

The single ply roofing community gathered at the event which showcased the fantastic projects completed by the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) members’ supply chain during 2022.

This year’s revamped Awards included award categories for Best Detailing; Best Refurbishment; Best New Build; Best Sustainability; Health and Safety; Best Small Project; and Outstanding Contribution to Single Ply Roofing.

Winners

The winners of the 2023 SPRA Awards are:

Best Detailing 2022, sponsored by Protan (UK) Ltd

Winner: Invictus Roofing Ltd working with Protan (UK) Ltd
Project: Valley Drive

To achieve the sharp aesthetic of the originally specified zinc roof and ensure that it was ventilated sufficiently, Invictus Roofing designed and fabricated custom eaves, ridge and valley details using galvanised- and membrane-laminated steel sheets. Mock standing seam profiles were set out and welded precisely, while brick chimneys were detailed using traditional lead-style step flashings.

Best Detailing 2022, Valley Drive

Best Small Project 2022, sponsored by Recticel Insulation UK Ltd

Winner: Sika Limited working with Enviroply Roofing Ltd
Project: Cleavley Community Forest Garden

The green roof system designed, donated, and installed free-of-charge by Sika and Enviroply Roofing created an insulated, waterproof space for use by the local community. Wildflower planting integrated the new structure with the surrounding garden. Health, safety, and logistical challenges were managed to protect those on site and ensure that the project finished on time.

Best Small Project 2022, Cleavley Community Forest Garden

Best Refurbishment 2022, sponsored by SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited

Winner: Bauder Limited working with Central Roofing and Building Services Limited
Project: Smart Systems Ltd

Overlaying the existing >12,000m² roof prevented 140 skips’ worth of expanded polystyrene waste from being sent to landfill. A Bauder single ply roofing system was specified to provide a flexible, flame-free solution. The project was managed to minimise disruption to daily operations; prevent water ingress; and protect the health and safety of those working underneath.

Best Refurbishment 2022, Smart Systems Ltd

Health and Safety Award 2022, sponsored by Sika Limited

Winner: Procladd (Small Works) Limited working with Sika Limited
Project: Balerno High School

Procladd (Small Works) refurbished fourteen roof areas – totalling 7,500m² – while the school remained open during exam season. To protect the health and safety of students, scaffolding was fenced off and vehicles remained stationary during school hours. The existing roofs’ woodwool slabs demanded the installation of an adhered single ply roofing system, occasionally disrupted by snowstorms.

Health and Safety Award 2022, Balerno High School

Sustainability Award 2022, sponsored by Building Systems UK, a Tata Steel enterprise

Winner: Sika Limited working with Enviroply Roofing Ltd
Project: Cleavley Community Forest Garden

Two disused shipping containers were repurposed for a local community group to host workshops that help to tackle social isolation. A biodiverse green roof – including Sika’s Cradle to Cradle Silver certified, mechanically fastened single ply membrane – added thermal insulation; created a habitat for local flora; and reduced rainwater run-off in an area prone to flooding.

Sustainability Award 2022, Cleavley Community Forest Garden

Best New Build 2022, sponsored by EJOT UK Limited

Winner: Invictus Roofing Ltd working with Danosa UK Ltd
Project: Bellingham Mews

The pitched roofs of this development make a feature of the single ply roofing system installed by Invictus Roofing, enhanced by mock standing seam profiles. Despite delays to planning permission and main contractor insolvency; changes of specification due to inclement weather; and the logistical challenges presented by the site, exceptional levels of workmanship were maintained.

Best New Build 2022, Bellingham Mews

>> See the 2022 SPRA Awards winners here